Share large videos privately — no email attachments required
If a video is too large to send by email, avoid compressing or splitting the file. Upload the original once to a private streaming library, invite specific people to view it, and let them stream instead of downloading bulky attachments. You remain in control and can revoke access when needed.
What to know
- Uploading a large video once avoids repeated file transfers and preserves original quality.
- Granting private streaming access replaces bulky email attachments with a view-only experience.
- You can invite specific people, organize content with Collections and tags, and revoke access at any time.
- Private libraries remove public feeds, comments, and ads from your shared videos.
- Invited viewers can stream shared videos on the web and on supported devices such as Roku TV.
Why email attachments fail for long videos
Most email services limit attachment size; long or high-resolution recordings quickly exceed those limits. Compressing or cutting a video reduces quality and creates extra work for both sender and recipient.
Upload once and share private access
A private streaming library lets you upload the original file a single time and grant specific people permission to watch. Invited viewers stream the video instead of receiving a copy, and you can organize content with Collections, tags, and hashtags.
Control, privacy, and TV-friendly playback
Keep videos private by default with no public feed, comments, or ads. Invite by email, revoke access when needed, and let viewers watch from web or supported devices — including Roku TV — without downloading large files.
Frequently asked questions
Can I share a large video without compressing it?
Yes. Instead of compressing or splitting the file, upload the original to a private streaming library and invite viewers to stream it.
Do invited viewers need to download the video file?
No. Invited viewers can stream the video online or watch on supported devices, eliminating the need to download large files.
Can I limit who can watch the video or remove access later?
Yes. You can invite specific people (for example by email) and revoke access whenever necessary to control who can watch.
Will my shared videos be publicly visible?
No. Private streaming libraries are private by default and do not expose public feeds, comments, or advertising around your videos.
Can viewers watch shared videos on a TV?
Yes. Invited viewers can watch shared videos on web browsers and on supported devices, including Roku TV, where available.