Storage & Limits
Understand your plan's storage limits, track usage, and manage your library.
How VideoNest stores your content
When you upload a video, VideoNest stores your original source file and generates multiple transcoded versions optimized for adaptive streaming delivery. Both the source and the transcoded outputs count toward your plan's storage allocation. A 1 GB source file typically results in 1.5–2× that in total storage once all quality variants are generated.
Files imported via cloud sources (Google Drive, Dropbox, Amazon S3, FTP) or synced from an RSS/MRSS feed are treated the same as direct uploads — they consume storage once ingested into your library. See Importing from Cloud Storage for setup instructions.
What counts toward your storage limit
The following count toward your plan's storage:
- Original uploaded or imported video files
- Transcoded streaming versions (multiple quality levels)
- Audio files generated for podcast distribution
The following do not count toward storage:
- Video thumbnails and poster images
- Captions and subtitle files (SRT/VTT)
- Metadata, tags, and descriptions
- Article content generated from videos
- Analytics data
Viewing your usage
Your current storage consumption is displayed at the top of the Media Library. The indicator shows how much storage you've used against your plan's total allocation. For a detailed view, go to Settings → Billing/Plan — your storage usage is shown alongside your current plan details.
File size limits
VideoNest supports large individual file uploads. You can upload video files up to several hundred gigabytes per file — well above typical broadcast and long-form content. If you're working with exceptionally large files (live recordings, uncompressed masters), contact support to confirm handling for your specific workflow.
You don't need to upload uncompressed files. H.264 or H.265-encoded sources at your target quality are ideal — VideoNest will transcode them for adaptive delivery regardless of the input format.
Storage by plan
Storage allocations vary by plan tier. See the pricing page for a full comparison of what's included at each level. All plans allow you to store more by upgrading — you're never hard-locked at your current tier mid-cycle. Upgrade from Settings → Billing/Plan at any time.
Managing your library when approaching limits
If you're approaching your storage ceiling, the most straightforward option is to delete videos you no longer need. You can also use Bulk Upload settings to avoid accidentally importing duplicates when adding new content:
- Go to the Media Library and sort by size or date to identify candidates.
- Select one or more videos and choose Delete from the actions menu.
- Deleted videos are removed from your library, all active feeds, your VideoNest website, and any embedded players. This cannot be undone.
Alternatively, videos that are no longer needed for distribution but you want to keep for reference can be left in the library in an unlisted state — they still consume storage, but won't appear publicly.
VideoNest does not maintain a trash or recycle bin. When you delete a video, all associated files — including the source, transcodes, and captions — are permanently removed. Download any files you want to keep before deleting.
Getting more storage
The fastest path to more storage is upgrading your plan from Settings → Billing/Plan. If your requirements are large enough that no standard plan fits — for example, extensive archives or high-volume enterprise ingestion — contact us to discuss a custom arrangement.