Media RSS feeds enable distribution of video and audio content to major platforms including MSN Video, Yahoo Video, Amazon Fire, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. VideoNest's MRSS Feed Generator simplifies hosting, formatting, and scheduling. No XML knowledge required.
Before You Start
MRSS feed generation requires a VideoNest Business Plan. Upload or sync your content to your Media Library first.
Step-by-Step: Creating an MRSS Feed
Step 1: Upload or Sync Content
Add videos to your VideoNest Media Library before creating feeds. You can upload directly, or sync from YouTube, Google Drive, Amazon S3, or Vimeo.
Step 2: Access the MRSS Generator
Navigate to Media → Feeds in your dashboard.
Step 3: Choose Your Feed Type
- MSN Video: Follows MSN Partner Hub standards
- Yahoo Video: RSS Advisory Board compliant
- Custom Video: Manual control and scheduling
- Default: Automatic inclusion of new library videos
Step 4: Configure Feed Details
Set feed name, URL extension, orientation (horizontal/vertical/both), content type, resolution, and duration filters.
Step 5: Publish
Generate your XML feed URL. Copy it and submit to your target distribution platforms.
Supported Distribution Platforms
Yahoo, MSN, Roku, Plex, Samsung TV+, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and thousands of video distributors worldwide.
MRSS feed questions
What is a Media RSS (MRSS) feed?
A Media RSS (MRSS) feed is an XML format that packages your video and audio content so distribution platforms like MSN, Yahoo, Fire TV, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts can ingest it automatically. VideoNest's MRSS Feed Generator builds and maintains the feed for you.
Do I need to know XML to create an MRSS feed?
No. The MRSS Feed Generator formats the XML for you. You upload or sync your content, choose a feed type, configure the details, and publish to receive your feed URL. No XML knowledge required.
Which platforms can I distribute to with an MRSS feed?
Yahoo, MSN, Roku, Plex, Samsung TV Plus, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and thousands of video distributors worldwide. You submit your feed URL to each platform's partner portal.
What types of MRSS feeds can I create?
MSN Video (built to MSN Partner Hub standards), Yahoo Video (RSS Advisory Board compliant), Custom Video (manual control and scheduling), and a Default feed that automatically includes new videos added to your library.
How do I submit my feed to a distribution platform?
After you publish, VideoNest generates an XML feed URL. Copy that URL and submit it to your target platform's partner portal. The platform then pulls your content from the feed on its schedule.
What do I need before I create an MRSS feed?
Your videos must be in your VideoNest Media Library first. You can upload directly or sync from YouTube, Google Drive, Amazon S3, or Vimeo before generating a feed.