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Import videos from Google Drive

Transfer video files from Drive into Restream's video storage.

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Written by Becca Mintz
Updated over a week ago

Repurpose your Google Drive videos for live streaming on Restream.


How to import from Google Drive

  1. Open your Video Storage.

  2. Click the Google Drive icon.

  3. Paste a link to the video you wish to import.

  4. Click Upload.

  5. Your video will process automatically and join your Video Storage.


Requirements

  • Only public video links can be imported.

  • Your imported video's maximum size and duration depend on your Restream plan.

  • Required video formats: MP4, MOV, M4V or MKV.

  • If your original file is in an unsupported format, you can use our free conversion tool to turn it into MP4.


FAQ

Why isn't Restream recognizing my Drive link?

Make sure your video is set to public or "Anyone with the link". If your video is set as restricted or private to a specific group on Drive, Restream won't be able to detect and import it.

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