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Understanding VOD File Basic Management

Video on Demand (VOD) is a popular way of delivering video content to users over the internet. To ensure an optimal viewing experience, several key factors must be considered, including storage, encoding, file size, compatibility, and delivery methods. File Transformations  “Why does Dacast transform my file?” When a file is uploaded to our system, it […]

How Do I Embed My Video on a WordPress Site via Dacast?

In today’s digital landscape, where visual engagement is paramount, integrating videos into your WordPress website is nothing short of essential. As the saying goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words,” and when it comes to online content, a well-embedded video can be worth even more. In this article, we will show you how embedding […]

Side Panel

Dacast’s side panel feature allows you to view your main features all on one window; eliminating the tedious task of clicking in and out of multiple windows causing you to lose track of your work amongst dozens of video uploads.  This feature organizes your workflow and keeps you on track.   Access the side panel You […]

VOD To Live

What is VOD to Live? Stream confidently and securely with our new VOD to Live feature. VOD to Live allows you to choose any of your videos, set it to a specific time and date, and go live without the use of an encoder.  So what is the difference between this and a regular VOD […]

Dacast Streaming Platform Tutorial: Video Autoplay Workaround

Dacast - Online Video Platform OVP

Despite the simplicity of the features, different sites have different rules around video autoplay. Today, we’re going to talk about some autoplay policies and what you should do about them. What is Video Autoplay? Autoplay is a feature that allows a video to start to play automatically whenever someone visits a website that has the […]