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Sharing/Uploading Media


How do I upload media (images, audios and/or videos)?
What format should I use when I upload media?
How long will it take to upload media?
How many images, audios and videos can I submit?
How many minutes of audio and video can I upload?
How long are my media submissions available on MyCatholicVoice?




How do I upload media (images, audios and/or videos)?

To upload media:

  • Click SHARE on the home page or UPLOAD on the navigation bar.
  • STEP 1 has you choose the type of media you would like to upload: photo, video, document, music, or spoken word.
  • STEP 2 requires you to fill in the following information: title, description, tags and whether or not you want it available for download. This can be edited later, although you cannot change the allow others to download function.
  • STEP 3 has you select the button SELECT FILE.
  • Find the media you would like to upload, select it and click the Open button.
  • When the upload is complete, it will say "Sucessful!" We review all media before it is made public on MyCatholicVoice. (Note upload restrictions: Image files are limited to 10 Megabytes; audio and video files are limited to 100 Megabytes. Prior to being uploaded, images must be in one of the following formats: .jpg, .gif, .png, .bmp; audio files must be in one of the following formats: .mp3, .wav, or .wma; video files must be in one of the following formats: mpg, .mp4, .wmv or .avi. We convert all photographs to .jpg format, all audios to .mp3 and all videos to flash format before posting them to MyCatholicVoice.)
  • Under "Upload Successful", there are four options: upload another item, edit your upload, My Stuff, and My Uploads.
  • When you click on MY UPLOADS, you are taken to a screen where you can manage all of your approved, uploaded files (video, audio, image). You can edit and delete files, or sort them by:
    • Media Type (video, audio, images);
    • Once you select the media type, you can further sort by:
      • Newest (date the item was uploaded by the submitter);
      • Title (alphabetical);
      • Rating (highest rating first)
      • Views (number of times an item has been viewed or heard - highest number first)


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What format should I use when I upload media?
Photographs may be submitted in .jpg, .gif, .png or .bmp formats. We will convert all photographs to .jpg format. The maximum file size is 10 Megabytes. For the best results, we recommend using .jpg format.

Audio files may be submitted in .mp3, .wav or .wma formats. We will convert all audio files to .mp3 format before we post them. For the best results, we recommend using .mp3.


You may uplaod videos in any of the following formats: .mpg, .mp4, .wmv or .avi. We convert all videos to flash. Your videos will look better on MyCatholicVoice if you resize them to these specifications:

  • .mp4 (h.264) format
  • 640x480 resolution
  • MP3 audio
  • 30 frames per second


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How long will it take to upload media?
The time required to upload media will vary based on several things - the size of the file being uploaded, the speed of your internet connection, and the number of people who are trying to upload media at the same time you are, to name just a few of the factors which could affect upload time.

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How many images, audios and videos can I submit?

You may only submit one media (audio, video, photo) file at a time.

You may upload up to 100 Megabytes of material each month. This is a combined limit which applies to all media submitted (images, audios and videos). You may submit as much media as you would like each month, subject to the 100 Megabyte maximum. The number of images, audios and videos you can submit will depend on the size of those files and the size of any other photographs, audio files and video files you have already submitted within the last month.



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How many minutes of audio and video can I upload?
The maximum size of an audio or video file that can be uploaded is 100 megabytes. There is no set limit on the number of minutes of audio or video you can upload as the running time for a 100 megabyte audio or video file will vary based on the quality of the audio or video. The higher the quality of the audio or video, the shorter the running time will be, given the fixed file size. Conversely, the lower the quality of the audio or video, the longer the running time.

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How long are my media submissions available on MyCatholicVoice?
There is no limit on the retention of media. Files will be retained until you delete them or your account is terminated.

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