Quick search…

Getting Started

HERAW File Upload Guide: Formats, Specifications & Best Practices

Getting Started

HERAW File Upload Guide: Formats, Specifications & Best Practices

Getting Started

HERAW File Upload Guide: Formats, Specifications & Best Practices

Welcome to our file upload specifications guide for HERAW. To ensure an optimal experience, here are the recommendations and requirements for adding files to the platform.

Accepted File Formats and Types

HERAW accepts all file types. However, only the following formats are viewable in our integrated player and annotatable:

  • Videos: MP4, MOV, AVI, ProRes

  • Images: PNG, JPG, TIFF

  • PDF Documents

  • Audio Files: MP3, WAV, AAC

  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint Documents: Viewable via Microsoft Office Online integration

  • Web Files: ZIP (must include an index.html file)

  • 3D Files: GLB

Video File Specifications

Recommended Format:

  • Container: MP4

  • Video Codec: H.264

  • Audio Codec: AAC

Recommended Bitrates by Resolution:

ResolutionRecommended Bitrate240p235 kbps360p560 kbps480p1.05 Mbps720p3 Mbps1080p5.8 Mbps1440p8 Mbps2160p12 Mbps

Audio File Specifications

To ensure optimal audio quality, we recommend the following specifications, inspired by Vimeo’s guidelines:

  • Audio Codec: AAC-LC (Low Complexity AAC)

  • Bitrate: 320 kbps

  • Sampling Rate: 48 kHz

File Size and Structure

  • Maximum File Size: 5 TB

  • Maximum Files Uploaded per Batch: 2000 files

  • Maximum Folders Uploaded: 200 folders

  • Maximum Subfolder Depth: 30 levels

Recommendations for Optimal Uploads

Internet Connection

  • Recommended Speed: 100 Mbps (ideal: 1 Gbps)

  • Minimum Speed: 5 Mbps

  • Prefer a wired connection over Wi-Fi for better stability.

Recommended Browsers

HERAW works best on Chromium-based browsers (Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave, etc.).

Best Practices to Avoid Upload Errors

  • Ensure your file meets the recommended formats.

  • Limit the number of files uploaded simultaneously.

  • Make sure your connection is stable, especially for large files.

HERAW-Specific Features

  • Viewing and Annotation: Only the formats listed in Section 1 are viewable and annotatable directly on the platform.

  • Versioning: HERAW allows multiple file versions for better modification tracking.

  • Security and Access: You can set specific permissions for each file or folder.

If you have any questions or experience difficulties uploading your files, feel free to contact our support team. Enjoy using HERAW! 🚀