Like audio, video paid transfers use the same transfer modal. There is no separate video upload flow. Understanding how the modal handles video files specifically gives you control over preview and download behavior.
Creating a paid video transfer
Step 1 — Upload your video
Use the Files tab to drag in your video, or select from existing files using the Existing tab. Supported formats include .mp4, .webm, .mov, .avi, and .mkv.
Step 2 — Settings and the paid gate
The areItemsPreviewable() check identifies video files by:
MIME type containing
videoFile extension matching
.mp4,.webm,.mov,.avi, or.mkv
This matters because it controls whether View only is offered. On a free video transfer, View only is a valid option, recipients can watch the video in the browser without downloading. On a paid video transfer, View only is disabled because paid recipients receive full access.
When Charge for access is checked on step 2, the following locks apply to video transfers specifically:
Option | State | Why |
View only | Disabled | Paid access = full access |
Burn after read | Disabled | Cannot destroy paid content after first view |
Gated (email capture) | Disabled | Payment is the gate |
Password protected | Disabled | Payment is the gate |
Direct link | Available | File can download immediately post-payment |
Step 3 — Payment details for video
The price configuration works identically to any other paid transfer. You enter a price, the currency is fixed to your workspace default, and you can add:
A product name (e.g. "Brand Film — Final Cut")
A category (e.g. Video, Education, Creative)
A description of up to 150 characters
A "Show in store" toggle if distributing by link
The direct link option for video
If you enable Direct link alongside Charge for access, the video file begins downloading immediately after the payment is confirmed rather than landing on a preview page. This is useful for high-resolution deliveries where the recipient has already seen the preview elsewhere and just needs the file.
The success screen will show a /direct URL rather than the standard transfer URL when Direct link is active.
Use cases for paid video transfers
Filmmakers delivering final cuts after invoice payment
Online course creators selling individual video lessons
Videographers releasing event footage to clients
Agencies billing before releasing brand video assets