Video Storage

Storage is the space used to host all your videos on Panda Video. Every time you upload a video, the system generates multiple versions in different qualities to ensure the best playback experience, automatically adjusting to the viewer’s internet speed.

ℹ️ Our plans are based on storage and bandwidth usage.

👉 Learn more about how bandwidth usage works in our plans.

How Quality Conversion Works

When you upload a 1080p video, for example, the system can generate versions in:

• 240p
• 360p
• 480p
• 720p
• 1080p

By default, all accounts support up to 1080p, but you can enable 4K video generation if your original file has that resolution.

Viewer playback in each resolution contributes to your bandwidth plan usage.

Quality Adjusted Based on Connection:

• Slow connections: 240p or 360p
• Mobile networks: 480p
• Broadband: 720p or 1080p

The Panda Video player automatically adjusts to the available bandwidth, ensuring a smooth viewing experience even on unstable connections.

What’s Included in Storage

🎞️ Multiple Qualities

The HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) protocol used by Panda ensures efficient playback with low latency, requiring multiple versions to enable:

• Adaptive streaming
• Instant start (autoplay) for sales pages
• Smooth playback on mobile networks

👉 Learn more about autoplay for sales pages.

🖼️ Images (Thumbnails & Progress Bars)

In addition to video files, Panda also stores:

• Thumbnails (cover images)
• Pause thumbnails
• Progress bars (fake progress)

These elements improve user interaction and are part of the visual experience.

Transparent Storage Usage

Panda Video values clear resource usage, letting you see exactly how much storage each video uses. This ensures:

• Predictable costs
• Better upload control
• Optimization of your current plan

Advanced Storage Management Features

📦 Automatic Storage Management

When usage approaches your limit, Panda automatically expands your storage based on thresholds you've configured.

This prevents interruptions and removes the need for manual upgrades.

⚙️ Custom Settings

You can define:

• Maximum expansion limits
• Alerts before automatic upgrades
• Notification preferences

🔔 Alerts & Reports

The system will notify you whenever automatic expansion occurs and provide access to detailed usage reports, giving you full control.

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Got any questions?

Reach out to our support team via chat, and our team will do their best to resolve any questions you have.

Not using Panda Video yet? Visit our pricing page and choose the plan that’s right for your business.

Updated on: 07/31/2025