How to Upload a Video to a Folksee Reel

Folksee how-to: choosing a video from your phone and tapping Upload to add it to a Folksee reel

Yes, you can upload a video you’ve already filmed to a Folksee reel instead of recording a new one. Open the reel link, pick a question, tap Upload, and choose a video from your phone or computer. Videos can be up to 45 seconds long.

How do I upload a video to a Folksee reel?

  1. Open the reel link the organizer sent you, in Chrome or Safari.
  2. Sign in with Google or an email address. It takes a few seconds, and there’s nothing to install.
  3. Find the question you want to answer and tap Upload.
  4. Choose a video from your phone’s photo library or your computer.
  5. Watch the preview. If it looks right, tap Save. If not, choose another video.

Your video goes straight to secure storage and shows up on the reel a moment later.

How long can an uploaded video be?

Up to 45 seconds, the same as a video recorded in Folksee. If yours is longer, trim it on your phone first. On an iPhone, open the video in Photos, tap Edit, and drag the ends. On Android, open it in Google Photos and tap Edit.

Should I record or upload?

Recording right in Folksee is usually the quickest way. The question stays on screen while you talk, and you can retake as many times as you like. Only the take you save is shared.

Uploading is perfect when:

  • you already have a message filmed,
  • someone else filmed you,
  • you filmed outside or on a better camera, or
  • the camera in your browser won’t cooperate.

What if my camera won’t open?

If your browser blocks the camera, Folksee shows a short card explaining how to turn your camera and microphone back on. You can also skip it and tap Upload a video instead.

Can I include someone who can’t record?

Yes. Make a short slideshow of your own photos on your phone, screen-record it while it plays, trim it to 45 seconds, and upload it. Use your own photos and videos, not clips from movies, TV shows or YouTube.

Quick answers

Do I need an app to upload?

No. Folksee works in the browser on iPhone, Android, Mac and PC. There’s nothing to install.

How many videos can I add?

One video for each question on the reel, and a reel has up to 5 questions.

Can I change my video later?

Yes. Until recording closes, you can replace or delete any video you added.

Does uploading cost me anything?

No. Contributors never pay. The organizer’s credits cover everyone who adds a video.

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