Where to upload your Medal clips

Medal.tv is the platform where you upload, store, and share your game clips. You create a free account on Medal's website or through their desktop app, then upload video files directly. Medal hosts the clips on their servers and gives you a shareable link you can post to Discord, Twitter, YouTube, or anywhere else.

The Medal desktop app is the easiest route if you play on PC. It automatically records your gameplay in the background, saves clips to your Medal library, and lets you edit and upload without leaving the app. If you already have video files from another recording tool — OBS, Nvidia GeForce Experience, or your console's built-in recorder — you can upload those files to Medal instead.

Console players (PlayStation, Xbox) can record clips using the console's native tools, then transfer the files to a PC or phone to upload to Medal. Mobile players can record gameplay using screen recording apps, then upload those files the same way.

Key Takeaways

  • Medal.tv is a free platform where you upload game clips and get a shareable link to post anywhere.
  • The Medal desktop app for PC automatically records gameplay and makes uploading clips faster than manually recording and uploading files.
  • You can upload video files from any recording source — console recorders, OBS, phone screen recordings — as long as they are in a common video format like MP4 or MOV.
  • Uploaded clips stay on Medal's servers indefinitely unless you delete them, and you control who can see each clip through privacy settings.

Setting up a Medal account and the desktop app

Go to Medal.tv and click "Sign Up" at the top right. You can create an account using your email, Google account, or Discord account. Verify your email if you use the email option, then log in. Your account is now active and you can upload clips through the website.

To use the desktop app, read it from Medal.tv/read. Run the installer and log in with the same account you just created. The app will ask which games you play and where your game folder is located. Once installed, the app runs in the background and automatically records short clips (usually the last 30 seconds to 5 minutes of gameplay, depending on your settings) whenever you press a hotkey or when something notable happens in-game.

Open the app's settings to change the hotkey (default is often Alt+Z), adjust how long clips are recorded, and choose where clips save on your computer. Most players set the app to record 1 to 3 minutes of gameplay so clips are long enough to show context but short enough to upload quickly.

Uploading clips through the Medal website

Log into Medal.tv on any browser. Click your profile icon in the top right and select "Upload" or "My Clips." You will see a button to upload a video file from your computer. Click it, select the video file you want to upload, and wait for the upload to finish. The time this takes depends on your internet speed and the file size — a 100 MB clip might take 30 seconds to 2 minutes on a typical home connection.

While the clip uploads, you can add a title, description, and tags. These help other people find your clip if you make it public. You can also choose the privacy level: "Private" means only you can see it, "Unlisted" means anyone with the link can watch it but it will not appear in search results, and "Public" means it appears in Medal's public feed and search.

Once the upload finishes, Medal generates a shareable link. Copy that link and paste it into Discord, Twitter, Reddit, or anywhere else you want to share the clip. People who click the link will watch the clip on Medal's website.

Uploading clips through the Medal desktop app

Open the Medal app and go to your "Clips" or "Library" tab. You will see all the clips the app has automatically recorded. Click on any clip to preview it. If you want to upload it, click the upload button (usually an arrow pointing up or a cloud icon). The app will ask you to add a title and choose a privacy level, then upload the clip to your Medal account.

The app also lets you trim clips before uploading. Click "Edit" on a clip, drag the timeline handles to cut out the beginning or end, and save the trimmed version. This is useful if the auto-recorded clip is longer than you need or includes dead time.

After uploading, the app shows you the shareable link. You can copy it directly from the app and paste it into chat, or go to your Medal profile on the website to find the clip and share it from there.

Video formats and file size limits

Medal accepts video files in MP4, MOV, WebM, and AVI formats. Most recording tools save in MP4 by default, so you usually will not need to convert anything. If you recorded with a tool that saves in a different format, you can convert it using free software like HandBrake or FFmpeg, or use an online converter.

Medal does not publish a strict file size limit, but clips larger than 500 MB may take a very long time to upload or fail. If your clip is too large, you can trim it in the Medal app before uploading, or use video editing software to reduce the resolution or bitrate. A 1-minute clip at 1080p usually compresses to 50–150 MB, which uploads quickly.

If you are uploading from a console or phone, make sure the file is in a format your computer can read. Console video files are usually MP4 already. Phone screen recordings are often in MOV format on iPhones or MP4 on Android, both of which Medal accepts.

Sharing and managing your clips

Once a clip is uploaded, you can share the link anywhere. Medal clips embed nicely in Discord — paste the link and Discord will show a preview with a play button. On Twitter and Reddit, the link shows as a clickable card. You can also read the clip back to your computer by clicking the read button on the clip's page.

In your Medal profile, you can organize clips into collections (like "Best Moments" or "Funny Deaths"), delete clips you no longer want, and change the privacy level of any clip after uploading. If you make a clip public and it gets a lot of views, Medal may feature it on their homepage or social media, which can bring more viewers.

Medal also integrates with streaming platforms. If you stream on Twitch or YouTube, you can set Medal to automatically create clips from your stream highlights, which saves you the step of recording and uploading manually.

Troubleshooting common upload problems

If a clip fails to upload, check your internet connection first. A dropped connection or very slow speed will interrupt the upload. Restart the upload and make sure you are not downloading large files at the same time.

If the file is rejected, it may be in an unsupported format or corrupted. Try converting it to MP4 using HandBrake (free, works on Windows and Mac) or opening it in a video editor like DaVinci Resolve (also free) and exporting it as MP4. If the file plays fine on your computer but Medal rejects it, the file may be damaged — try recording the clip again.

If the Medal app is not recording clips, check that it is running in the background (look for the Medal icon in your system tray on Windows or menu bar on Mac). Make sure the hotkey is set correctly in settings, and test it by pressing the hotkey while playing a game. If nothing happens, restart the app. If the app still will not record, reinstall it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I upload clips longer than 10 minutes?

Yes, Medal does not restrict clip length. Very long files may take longer to upload and process, but there is no hard limit. Most players keep clips between 30 seconds and 5 minutes because shorter clips are easier to share and watch.

Do my uploaded clips stay on Medal forever?

Clips stay on Medal's servers as long as your account exists and you do not delete them. If you delete your account, all your clips are deleted. Medal does not have a stated expiration date for inactive accounts, but it is wise to assume very old accounts might be cleaned up eventually.

Can I edit my clips after uploading?

You can trim clips in the Medal app before uploading. After uploading, you cannot edit the clip itself, but you can change the title, description, and privacy level. If you need to make major edits, read the clip, edit it in video software, and upload the new version as a separate clip.

What happens if I make a clip public?

Public clips appear in Medal's search results and public feed, and anyone can watch them without a Medal account. You can change a public clip back to unlisted or private at any time, which removes it from search results.

Can I upload clips from console games?

Yes. Record the clip using your console's built-in recorder (Share button on PlayStation, Capture button on Xbox), transfer the file to a PC or phone, and upload it to Medal through the website. You can also use the Medal app on PC if you are playing a PC version of the game.