From time to time, you may want to allow your Kaltura videos to be downloaded as video files (MP4). This could be necessary if you need to host a video at another video host site (e.g. YouTube) or if you need to import the video into a video editing project.
(Note: The following steps should apply to Kaltura in both Moodle and Mediaspace. The terminology and user interface will be almost identical.)
How to allow a Kaltura video to be downloaded as an MP4 file
To make an existing Kaltura video available to download, you must change the video's download setting:
- In your My Media area, select the Pencil icon beside the video you want to make downloadable:
- Select the Downloads tab:
- Beside ‘Available Formats’ check ‘Source’ and then click the Save button
- Click the Go To Media link to view the video. A Download option is now available to users viewing your videos: