DistroVid

Everything DistroVid!

  • What Counts as an AI-Generated Video?

    When you upload a video to DistroVid, you can tell us if AI generated it. Streaming services may use this info to let viewers know how your video was made.Choose Yes if AI generated your video's visualsA video created from a text prompt or imageFootage, scenes, or animation created with AIPeople or performers created with AIChoose No if you just used AI as a toolEditing or touching up footageAdjusting colors or sharpening a videoRemoving objects or cleaning up a background{"@context": "https://schema.org","@graph": [{"@type": "TechArticle","@id": "#article","headline": "What Counts as an AI...

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  • What is DistroVid?

    DistroVid is a music video distribution service provided by DistroKid! Visit https://distrovid.com to check it out.As a DistroVid artist, you can upload an unlimited amount of music videos and keep 100% of your earnings from those videos.Artists who upload music videos via DistroVid will have videos distributed to Apple Music, Vevo, Spotify, Amazon Music, Boomplay, and Tidal.In addition to those services, artists also have the option to distribute to the DistroVid Gallery, a collection of all music videos submitted to DistroVid.A DistroVid subscription allows for unlimited video uploads for...

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  • Distributing Music Videos

    You can deliver your music videos to services by signing up for DistroVid, DistroKid's music video distribution service.Head to https://distrovid.com to get started! { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Article", "headline": "Distributing Music Videos", "description": "Learn how to distribute your music videos through DistroVid, DistroKid’s dedicated video distribution service.", "inLanguage": "en", "mainEntityOfPage": { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://support.distrokid.com/hc/en-us/articles/360013648373" }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", ...

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  • Requirements for Uploading a Music Video to DistroVid

    All videos uploaded to DistroVid must meet specific requirements before they can be delivered to streaming services. The requirements include file specifications, as well as content standards. File Specification RequirementsHere are the file specification requirements for DistroVid videos:File Type: .mov or .mp4 onlyCompression Type/Codec: ProRes 422 or 422 HQ, MPEG-2 or H.264File Size: Up to 30GBResolution: 1920 x 1080 or higher (up to 3840x2160)Duration: 30 seconds or longerVideo Encoding: Variable Bit Rate (VBR) onlyFrame Rate is one of 23.976, 24, 25, or 30 (so we can distribute your vi...

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  • How Long Does It Take For A DistroVid Video to Go Live?

    Typically, it can take anywhere from 1-5 days for DistroVid videos to go live in services once they are processed and approved.If your music video needs to launch on a specific date across all platforms, make sure to upload your video at least four weeks ahead of the planned release date. If you choose a release date less than four weeks in advance, there's a small chance your video could still be stuck in a service's review queue (or some other unforeseen delay) when your release date comes around. { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Article", "headline": "How Long Does It ...

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  • Can I Use DistroVid Without a DistroKid Subscription?

    A paid DistroKid subscription is not necessary in order to use DistroVid. If you already have your music sent to services through a different distributor and would like to use DistroVid for your music videos, you won't need to purchase a DistroKid subscription first – you can just sign up for DistroVid and start getting those videos in services.Please note that you will still need to create a free DistroKid account in order to sign in and use DistroVid.

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  • Editing Your Video After It's Uploaded to DistroVid

    While DistroVid doesn't have an "Edit Release" feature at this time, we are more than happy to help with certain video edit requests.If you need to edit a video description, track title, genre, label name, release date, or preview/thumbnail image, please contact our support team.There are certain things we cannot edit at this time, including replacing video files or editing artist names. In order to replace a video file or change an artist name, you'll need to delete and re-upload the video with correct file and/or artist name.For more information on how to delete your video, check out this...

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  • I Can't Find My DistroVid Video in Streaming Services

    If you searched for your DistroVid video in services by artist name or release title and still cannot find it, it's possible that one of the following has occurred: Your video may not be live yet. If you set a future release date, you will not be able to locate the video in a service until that release date. For more information about how long it takes a video to go live, check out this article. Videos for that service may not be available in all regions. If you uploaded your video to DistroVid and sent it to Spotify, please note that videos in Spotify are not yet available in the United St...

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  • Clearing Music Videos Sent to Spotify for the U.S.

    Your music videos go live on Spotify worldwide as soon as they're delivered, except in the United States. To release there, your song's publishing needs to be cleared first. U.S. Requirements Two things must be in place for your video to go live on Spotify in the U.S.: MLC registration: Your composition must be fully registered (100% of shares accounted for) with The MLC, as is required for all video content on Spotify. Make sure any relevant publishers complete their registration too. HFA opt-in: All publishers on the song must be opted into Spotify's audiovisual license via the Harry Fo...

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  • Can I Publish a Video on YouTube?

    If you have a music video for a song of yours that you'd like to get into YouTube, you can use DistroVid! With DistroVid, you can send your music videos to Vevo, which is a leading music video network that also manages music videos for artists on YouTube.You can always upload your music video directly to YouTube to your own channel should you choose to not use DistroVid to send your music video to Vevo.For more information on sending your music video to Vevo, see this article: https://support.distrokid.com/hc/en-us/articles/5051347220115.  { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "A...

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  • Getting Your Music Videos into Spotify

    With DistroVid, you can choose to distribute your music videos to Spotify.To get your music video into Spotify, make sure to select the "Spotify" checkbox at the top list of streaming services to distribute to when uploading a music video to DistroVid.Here's how you can add previously released DistroVid videos to Spotify: Sign into DistroVid Go to your Videos page Click your video Click "+ Add more platforms" Select "Spotify" from the list that populates. Please note that videos opted in to delivery to Spotify are reviewed for "premium video quality" by Spotify. Opting your video in does no...

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  • Customizing Your Vevo Channel

    Vevo doesn't have a way for artists to directly access their Vevo channels at this time, but we're happy to help submit an avatar image, banner image, and channel description to Vevo on your behalf.If you have your avatar, banner image, and channel description ready, contact our support team to have us update your Vevo channel. Once a channel update request has been submitted, it can take anywhere between 1-5 business days for the images and description to be visible on your Vevo channel.  Avatar and Banner Image RequirementsYour Vevo avatar image should be a JPG file, and 800x800 pixels.Yo...

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  • Why Is My DistroVid Video Failing to Upload?

    There are a number of reasons why a video upload may fail, including unsupported codecs or file types. However, the most common reason video uploads error out or fail is a poor internet connection.We recommend using a wired connection when possible, as video files are typically much larger than audio file uploads, and any packet loss or connection timeout (even if it's just a few seconds) can potentially result in an uploading error. You may also want to try clearing your browser's cache and cookies before uploading.  We also typically see errors on uploads that don't meet the technical fil...

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  • Understanding the Difference Between Vevo Channels and Official Artist Channels

    When you use DistroVid to distribute your music videos to Vevo, they will display your videos in YouTube under your own artist Vevo channel. A Vevo-specific artist channel is generated with your first video submission on DistroVid for that artist. More info on that can be found here and here.The Vevo-specific artist channel is completely separate from your YouTube Topic Channel and YouTube Music artist profile, as well as YouTube Official Artist Channel. Your Vevo artist channel is exclusively used to list your official Vevo music videos only, and won't display your own personal YouTube vid...

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  • Vevo Channel Names and Mapping Through DistroVid

    When uploading a video to DistroVid, you can indicate an existing Vevo channel to map the video to, or have us request a brand new Vevo channel for you. Entering an Existing Vevo ChannelTo enter an existing Vevo channel for your video upload, select "Yes - There is an existing VEVO channel" under the "Vevo channel" section of the upload form. Then, enter your existing channel name when prompted. Requesting a New Vevo ChannelIf you don't have an existing Vevo channel for your artist name, DistroVid will send a request with your first video upload to have a channel created for you. You can se...

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  • Can I Split Earnings on DistroVid Using Splits?

    No, it's not currently possible to split DistroVid earnings through our Splits feature. At this time, Splits is only available for DistroKid releases.You can send DistroVid earnings to collaborators by withdrawing those earnings and sending them to those collaborators outside of DistroKid. { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Article", "headline": "Can I Split Earnings on DistroVid Using Splits?", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://support.distrokid.com/hc/en-us/articles/10213842788243", "description": "Currently, you cannot split DistroVid earnings through DistroKid's Splits f...

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  • Can I Distribute Cover Songs on DistroVid?

    No. We can't distribute music videos that include cover tracks or interpolations of other songs at this time.  { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Article", "headline": "Can I Distribute Cover Songs on DistroVid?", "description": "No — DistroVid cannot distribute music videos that include cover tracks or interpolations of other songs.", "mainEntityOfPage": { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://support.distrokid.com/hc/en-us/articles/9918233733395" }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "DistroKid", "url": "https...

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  • My Video Was Rejected, How Do I Fix It?

    If your video was rejected, you'll need to delete and re-upload your video in order to fix whatever was flagged during the review process.Keep in mind, each store has very specific guidelines for what kinds of video content they will accept.Still image videos, karaoke or ringtone audio within videos, commentaries, behind the scenes or similar content, and incorrectly formatted videos may be rejected. For specific formatting requirements, please check out this article. { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Article", "headline": "My Video Was Rejected, How Do I Fix It?", "descript...

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  • Getting Your Music Video Into Vevo

    You can get your music video to Vevo through DistroVid! To do so, select Vevo as a store on the DistroVid upload form.If you have an existing Vevo channel, you'll have the option to enter it on the upload form to make sure your new video upload is placed on it.If you've released the music video directly on your YouTube channel or Official Artist Channel prior to uploading it to DistroVid, we recommend making that video private before uploading it to Vevo. If you keep your previously-uploaded video public alongside the Vevo video, it will result in the video being duplicated in YouTube. Note...

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  • How Do I Delete My DistroVid Video?

    To delete any DistroVid video, navigate to your "My Videos" tab. Then, click the trash can icon to the right of the store icons to delete your video. { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Article", "headline": "How Do I Delete My DistroVid Video?", "description": "Learn how to delete a DistroVid video by navigating to your My Videos tab and using the trash icon.", "inLanguage": "en", "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "DistroKid", "url": "https://distrokid.com" }, "author": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "DistroKid" }, "mainEn...

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  • How Do I Cancel My DistroVid Subscription?

    To cancel your DistroVid subscription, please contact the support team.Please note, once you cancel your DistroVid subscription, any videos you've uploaded will be removed from services. { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Article", "headline": "How Do I Cancel My DistroVid Subscription?", "description": "To cancel your DistroVid subscription, contact support. Uploaded videos will be removed from services once canceled.", "inLanguage": "en", "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "DistroKid", "url": "https://distrokid.com" }, "author": { "@...

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