--- title: "Uploading Videos into Skykit Beam" slug: "uploading-videos-into-skykit-beam" description: "Learn best practices for uploading videos, optimizing file sizes, and ensuring compatibility for effective communication in various environments." tags: ["Skykit Beam", "upload videos", "videos"] updated: 2025-09-18T14:47:49Z published: 2025-09-18T14:47:49Z canonical: "support.skykit.com/uploading-videos-into-skykit-beam" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.skykit.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Uploading Videos into Skykit Beam | This content type is available in the following plans: | | --- | | ✖ Base | ✔ Pro | ✔ Enterprise | ## **Best Practices for Uploading Videos** 🎥 **One video per layout** Keep just one video in any multi-panel layout. For ads in lobbies, employee comms in breakrooms, or waiting rooms, let video own the spotlight while using static images, data dashboards, or GIFs in other panels.✨ **Keep it simple** Whether it’s a 10-second promo spot, an HR update, or a health tip in a doctor’s office, avoid cluttered visuals. Clean, clear movement captures attention without overwhelming. ✨ **Keep it simple** Whether it’s a 10-second promo spot, an HR update, or a health tip in a doctor’s office, avoid cluttered visuals. Clean, clear movement captures attention without overwhelming. 🖥️ **Test on screen** Preview in the real-world environment: - **Advertising:** Check that text and calls-to-action pop at a distance. - **Employee comms:** Make sure updates are readable quickly in passing. - **Healthcare/Waiting rooms:** Ensure the pacing feels calm and easy to follow. 🎯 **Use strategically** - **Promos/Adverts:** Drive attention to offers, events, or brand storytelling. - **Employee Communications:** Use short video explainers for HR initiatives, training, or culture moments. - **Healthcare & Waiting Areas:** Share looping wellness tips, service info, or light animations to ease perceived wait time. ⚡ **Optimize file size** Keep videos in compressed formats (MP4, H.264) so playback is smooth whether it’s on a single breakroom screen or a 1,000-screen network. 🔄 **Loop smartly** For environments with captive audiences (waiting rooms, cafeterias), shorter loops (15–30 seconds) keep content fresh without fatiguing. For adverts or quick comms, shorter bursts work best. ## **Video Compatibility and Optimization** Before you upload your videos into Beam, you need to confirm that the files meet the necessary compatibility and optimization requirements. - Skykit currently supports videos **up to 500mb**. - Skykit is compatible with the following video formats: **3G2**, **3GPP**, **3GPP2**, **MKV**, **MOV**, **MP4**, **MPEG**, **OGG**, and **WEBM**. - Skykit is compatible with the following video resolutions: **1080p**, **720p**, and **4K**. Refer to [Optimizing Videos for Skykit](/v1/docs/optimizing-videos-for-skykit-beam) to see recommendations for additional video settings. ## Uploading Videos 1. From the **Content** menu, select the **+Content** button. ![Content window - Add Content button highlighted](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/Content%20Window%20with%20Create%20Button(8).png) A drop-down list opens showing the content options available to you. ![Content window - drop-down list highlighted](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/Content%20List(1).png) 2. Select **Import Files** to expand the menu and then select **Local Storage** or **Microsoft OneDrive**, depending on where your videos files are housed (currently, videos cannot be uploaded via **Google Drive**). 3. Select the video files you want to upload. You can select multiple files at once or upload videos one at a time. After you select your files, the **Review Upload Queue** window opens. This is where you can review the files you want to upload. You can also add or remove videos before you upload them to Beam. ![Review Upload Queue - video file](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/uploading-videos-into-skykit-beam-image-inzlmtme.png) - To add more files to the queue, select **+Add More Files**. - To remove a file from the queue, select the **X** in the corner of the file image. ![Upload Queue - delete icon highlighted](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/uploading-videos-into-skykit-beam-image-myf11lzd.png) 1. After you've added your videos to the queue, select **Upload** to upload them into Skykit. The **Notifications** drawer opens automatically so you can monitor the progress of the upload. ![Notifications drawer showing processing progress](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/uploading-videos-into-skykit-beam-image-o5oscwb9.png) **Note**: After video files are uploaded, they go through a process called "transcoding," which converts a video file to a format that gives you the best video quality possible. See [Video Transcoding](/v1/docs/video-transcoding) to learn more about transcoding and why we do it. The transcoding process can take some time, especially if your file is large. The **Notifications** drawer lets you know when the process is complete. 1. After your videos have been uploaded into Beam and have finished processing, you'll see them listed in the content menu. ![Content window - uploaded video highlighted](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/Videos%20Uploaded(1).png) Now your videos are available to publish directly to your displays or to insert into a playlist or program. ## **Next Steps** Now that you've uploaded your videos into Beam, [learn how to manage them](/v1/docs/managing-videos-in-skykit-beam).