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Delete Videos

Learn how to delete Videos individually or in bulk

Deleting a video will permanently remove it and all associated details, removing it from any collections it has been included in.

This process can free up space in your monthly video storage limit as the minutes associated with the video are released from your storage quota.

💡 TIP: If you might need the video in the future, consider unpublishing instead of deleting it completely.

Delete a Video Individually

Option 1

  1. Navigate to Content > Videos

  2. Click the ellipsis and select Delete

⚠️ WARNING: Deleting a video will permanently remove it and all associated details, removing it from any collections it has been included.

Option 2

  1. Navigate to Content > Videos

  2. Tick the checkbox right beside the video you want to delete

  3. Click More Actions and select Delete

Option 3

  1. Navigate to Content > Videos

  2. Edit the video you want to delete

  3. Click the ellipsis (⋯) menu and select Delete

ℹ️ INFO: Deleting videos frees up space in your video storage limit, as the minutes associated with the video are released from your storage quota. Storage is measured in minutes, not file size.

🔗 Learn more about the Storage Limit

Delete Videos in Bulk

  1. Navigate to Content > Videos

  2. Tick the checkboxes of the videos you want to delete

  3. Click More Actions and select Delete

ℹ️ INFO: Using this method, you can delete up to 25 videos at a time per page. To delete every video that matches a filter, choose Select all matching and then Delete. Deletion starts after a 30-second countdown, so you have time to cancel, and it runs in the background.

🔗 Learn more about Applying Bulk Actions to Filtered Videos

Delete a Live Stream Recording

After a live stream ends, its recording transcodes in the background.

The Delete option appears grayed out until 48 hours after transcoding finishes. Click it to see a message explaining why.

📝 NOTE: The live stream recording can take up to 48 hours to transcode, and it can be deleted 48 hours after transcoding finishes. This safeguard helps prevent accidental deletion, so we kindly ask that you wait before deleting the recording.

🔗 Learn more about Live Streaming on Uscreen

FAQs

Does unpublishing videos free up storage space?

No. All uploaded content counts toward your storage limit regardless of its publication status. You must completely delete videos to release storage space.

How long does it take for storage to be freed up after deleting?

While the system technically frees up space immediately, there might be a slight delay in updating your storage usage display after deleting videos. It may take a short time before the changes are reflected in your storage metrics.

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