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Does uploading videos on YouTube take up storage?
YouTube doesn’t have a storage limit (though there is no guarantee that there won’t be a limit in the future). YouTube also is not a storage site. It will convert and compress your videos upon upload and store those files on its servers.
How much video does YouTube allow me to upload for free?
By default, you can upload videos that are up to 15 minutes long. Verified accounts can upload videos longer than 15 minutes.
How much storage do YouTube videos take up?
As per Youtube stats, 1 hour of video is being uploaded every second, so 2.4 GB of video is uploaded every second. So there you go. Approximately 76 PB of video data is stored in Youtube every year. At the time of writing, 2 TB hard drives cost approximately $100 or less.
Does uploading use mobile data?
Yes, uploads count towards your data cap for almost all internet providers, both mobile and home. So, not only do you have to take into consideration how much you download, but also how much you upload, which for many user can be much harder to mentally parse.
How many uploads can you upload on YouTube?
Uploads on YouTube are only limited on a per-video basis. In that context, you cannot upload a single video that’s larger than 20 GB (GigaBytes). However you can upload as many/ unlimited videos as you can, so long as none of the videos exceeds the above limit.
How much storage space does a YouTube video take up?
Total storage for 1 hour = 40 MB/min x 60 mins = 2400 MB = 2.4 GB. As per Youtube stats, 1 hour of video is being uploaded every second, so 2.4 GB of video is uploaded every second.
What is the file size limit for YouTube videos?
YouTube used to have a file limit of 20GB. This was removed sometime, I don’t know if they announced it, as I couldn’t find anything about it. Source: A friend who uploaded a 6 hour, 40 GB video file. Not open for further replies.
Why can’t I upload long videos to YouTube?
If you could previously upload long videos and no longer can, check your account for copyright claims and strikes. My video is larger than 256 GB. If your video is larger than 256 GB, try compressing your video in a video editing software before uploading it to YouTube.