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How do I upload an mp4 to Joomla?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 8:17 am

How to Upload an MP4 to Joomla

There are a few different ways to upload an mp4 to Joomla. You can use a plugin or a third-party tool.

Plugins

Several Joomla plugins allow you to upload mp4s. The most popular of these is Joomla Media Manager.

This plugin is free and easy to use. You simply need to install it and add a few settings.

Once you have installed the plugin, you can find the Upload MP4 button on the Media Manager toolbar. When you click this button, Joomla will open the Media Manager window.

In the Media Manager window, you will need to locate the mp4 file you want to upload. You can either select the file from your computer or enter the URL of the mp4 file.

Once you have located the mp4 file, you will need to click the Upload button. Joomla will start the upload process.

PRO TIP: When adding videos to a Joomla site, be sure to use a compatible video file format. The most popular video formats, such as .mp4, .mov, and .wmv, can be added to your Joomla site. If you’re not sure which format to use, contact your Joomla hosting provider for guidance.

Third-party tools

If you don’t want to use the Joomla Media Manager plugin, you can use a third-party tool to upload your mp4. The most popular of these tools is Uploadify.

This tool is free and easy to use.

To use Uploadify, you will first need to download and install it. Once you have done this, you can find the Upload MP4 button on the main toolbar.

When you click this button, Uploadify will open the Upload MP4 window. In the Upload MP4 window, you will need to locate the mp4 file you want to upload.

You can either select the file from your computer or enter the URL of the mp4 file. Uploadify will start the upload process.

Conclusion

There are a few different ways to upload an mp4 to Joomla. The most popular of these is the Joomla Media Manager plugin.

However, if you don’t want to use this plugin, you can use a third-party tool to upload your mp4.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.