Fansted Now Supports Video Content

Starting today, creators on Fansted can upload and sell video content directly to their subscribers.

What This Means for Creators

You can now add video to your Fansted channel. Upload short tutorials, behind-the-scenes footage, vlogs, or any video content your audience wants. Set it as subscriber-only or save it as a draft until you're ready to publish.

How It Works

We partnered with Mux, the same video infrastructure that powers companies like Shopify, Vimeo, and Patreon. This gives your videos:

• Adaptive bitrate streaming — The player automatically adjusts quality based on your subscriber's connection speed. No buffering for viewers on slower connections. Full resolution for those with fast internet.
• Automatic transcoding — Upload once. We handle the conversion to all necessary formats and resolutions, including 4K.
• Secure signed playback — Your subscriber-only content stays protected. Each video session requires a signed token. Nobody can share direct video links or bypass your paywall.
• Auto-generated captions — We automatically create subtitles for your videos to improve accessibility and help non-native speakers follow along.

Why Video Matters

Many creators sell PDFs, images, and downloadable files. Video opens new possibilities:

• Fitness instructors can sell workout programs with proper form demonstrations. Written instructions can't show the nuance of movement.
• Music teachers can sell lessons where students see finger positions, hear the timing, and watch the performance in real time.
• Cooking creators can show techniques that text can't convey — how the oil should shimmer, what proper browning looks like, how to judge when dough has risen enough.
• Artists can share time-lapse creation videos. Fans pay to watch the process, not just the result.

Video content typically commands higher prices than static files. A 30-minute tutorial video provides more value than a PDF. Your subscribers understand this. They're willing to pay more for it.

What Subscribers Get

When someone subscribes to a plan on your channel, they unlock your video library alongside your other content included in that plan. Videos play directly in their browser — no downloads required, no external apps needed.

The player includes standard controls: play, pause, volume, fullscreen, and progress scrubbing. Quality adjusts automatically, but viewers can manually select their preferred resolution. Captions can be turned on or off.

Playback is smooth across devices. Your subscribers watch on phones, tablets, laptops, or desktops. The player adapts to each screen size.

File Specifications

• Supported formats: MP4, MOV, MKV, WebM, AVI
• Maximum file size per video: 20GB
• Recommended resolution: 1080p or higher. We support up to 4K (2160p).
• Cover images: JPEG, PNG, or WebP. Recommended size: 1280×720 pixels.

Large files take longer to process. Most videos under 1GB are ready within seconds. Longer, high-resolution content may take 1-30 minutes, depending on complexity.

For Existing Creators

If you already have a Fansted channel, video upload is available immediately. Go to your content manager, click "Add content," and select "Add Video". Everything works the same way you're used to — just with a new content type.

Your existing subscribers automatically get access to any videos you add to plans on your channel. No setup required on their end.

For New Creators

If you've been waiting for video support to start your Fansted channel, now's the time. Create your channel, upload your content library, set your subscription price, and start earning.

Some creators launch with a mix of content types: videos for primary content, PDFs for supplementary materials, and images for quick references. Others focus exclusively on video. The platform supports whatever approach fits your content.

Practical Considerations

• Internet speed during upload: Large video files require stable connections. We recommend using a wired connection for files over 1GB. If your upload fails, you can retry — the system picks up where it left off.
• Processing time: Videos aren't immediately available after upload. Our infrastructure needs to transcode the file into multiple formats. Plan accordingly if you're timing a release.
• Storage: Your Fansted account includes video storage. No additional fees for hosting your content.
• Playback protection: Videos use signed URLs that expire. Subscribers need an active subscription to generate new playback tokens. If someone's subscription lapses, they lose video access until they renew.

Roadmap

This launch covers core video functionality. We're already working on:

• Video analytics with watch-time data
• Playlists and series organization
• Scheduled publishing
• Courses

We'll announce these features as they become available.

Start Uploading

Video support is live now. Log in to your Fansted dashboard, navigate to your channel's content manager, and upload your first video.

Questions? Email support@fansted.com. We respond within 15 minutes during business hours.