Accepted video file formats for upload:
All files uploaded to Extreme Reach must meet the following criteria:
File names can only contain letters and numbers. No special characters or spaces.
HD file names must end with an “H” but cannot end with “HH”.
In Canada, the “H” is not a requirement for HD assets.
Keep file names to 12 characters or fewer to avoid potential rejections from TV destinations.
Certain TV channels also have their own restrictions on file names. There are:
ABC and ESPN allow up to 13 characters
NBC and FOX allow up to 15 characters
CBS allows up to 20 characters
DIRECTV allows up to 20 characters
Discovery allows up to 25 characters
Video File Type | File Extensions | Preference |
Quicktime (MOV) | .mov | Preferred |
MXF OP1a | .mxf | Preferred |
MP4 | .mp4 | Accepted |
Data Source:
https://helpcenter.extremereach.com/hc/en-us/articles/5758928813332-TV-Video-Specifications#:~:text=Maximum%205%20GB%20for%20uploading%20through%20the%20ER%20platform%20directly. (Accessed 02/08/2023)
Max accepted file sizes:
Maximum 5 GB for uploading through the ER platform directly.
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