After uploading a video and entering the video details, you may later need to replace it with an updated version. Uscreen makes this process easy, allowing you to swap out your video file while preserving all existing details, comments, and analytics.
How to Replace a Video
Navigate to Content > Videos
Find the video you want to replace
On the right panel, click Replace under the video preview
You'll be prompted to upload a new video to replace the existing one. Wait for the new video to upload, and the modal will close automatically once completed. A green banner will appear indicating that the replacement video is now processing.
📝 NOTE: After uploading, the video may still show the old version while the new one finishes transcoding in the background. Check back later to see your video replacement.
Replace Live Stream Recordings
🎉 Great news! You can now replace recordings from live streams.
This feature allows you to edit your live stream recordings and upload improved versions while maintaining all existing metadata and viewer engagement.
To replace a live stream recording:
Navigate to Content > Videos
Find the video you want to replace
On the right panel, click Replace under the video preview
Upload your edited version of the live stream recording
💡 TIP: This is particularly useful for trimming dead air at the beginning of streams, fixing audio issues, or adding professional edits to your live content.
After Video Replacement
When you replace a video:
All video details (title, description, etc.) are preserved
All comments remain intact
The video maintains its position in collections and categories
Analytics history is preserved
The old version is permanently discarded from our server
⚠️ WARNING: The replaced version will be permanently deleted from our servers. Always keep a backup of your original files in case you need them again.
Basic Troubleshooting
Locked or Missing Replace Button
If you are unable to interact with the Replace button (grayed out), it could be due to one of these reasons:
Background Processes
Some background data processes can temporarily prevent video replacement as a security measure to protect your video and analytics data.
Processing Status
If the video is still in the Processing status, you'll need to wait until it completes before replacing it.
🔗 Learn more about Video Processing
📝 NOTE: In this case, you will need to wait a bit until the video has completed processing. Check back later to see if the Replace button is available.
If you urgently need to replace a video but don't see the Replace button, you can upload the replacement as a completely new video. This is the quickest solution, but existing comments and engagement metrics will not be transferred to the new video.
FAQs
Do I need to re-enter all the information when replacing a video?
Do I need to re-enter all the information when replacing a video?
All existing details, including title, description, thumbnails, and plan/bundle assignments, are preserved, but you may still edit them when necessary.
How long does it take for the replaced video to appear?
How long does it take for the replaced video to appear?
After uploading, the new video needs to be processed similarly to when uploading a new video, which typically takes between 10 minutes to a few hours, depending on file size and format.
Can I replace a video with a completely different one?
Can I replace a video with a completely different one?
Yes, you can replace a video with any content, but it's best practice to maintain some relevance to the original title and description.
Can I undo a video replacement?
Can I undo a video replacement?
No, once you replace a video, the old version is permanently deleted from our servers. Always keep backups of your original files.