How can I watch videos on Vine? 

Now when you scroll through your home timeline and channels, some Vines will have the option to “Watch More” with a time stamp. If you tap this option, it will bring you into a new viewing experience that shows you a longer video! You can choose to watch in portrait mode or turn your phone horizontally for a fuller viewing experience.

The three dots at the top right of your screen in this mode will allow you to block or report that video/user. You can pause the video and scroll through the video whenever you want. Videos won’t automatically loop, but when you are done watching, you can choose to tap the “Watch again” button. Feel free to double tap anywhere on the screen or tap the heart-shaped button in the lower left to like any moment in the video. You may like as many moments as you desire.

Video creation is currently in a closed beta. Most everything we do is an experiment, and we rely on the community (you!) to help us listen and learn. We’ve already been working with a group of creators to solicit feedback every step of the way, and today we will begin to slowly open up to more. If you’re a creator or publisher who would like to be part of the #beyondtheVine beta, add your email address here so we can give you access!

How do you measure loops for Vines vs videos?

Vines act as the trailer for videos. Vines will accumulate loops like they normally do for everyone to see. In addition to this, your longer videos will accumulate views. Only the person who posted the video will be able to see the number of views. You will only see a user’s number of loops from Vines on his or her profile. Loops only count for the Vine and do not add the views of your videos.

Will I receive separate notifications for milestones on Vines vs their associated videos?

Nope! Treat the Vine and the video as if they are one unit.

How do I upload on web?

Now for the first time ever, you can upload your content on the web! To do this, head over to vine.co. Make sure you’re logged in! If you need help logging into your account, check out our help article here.

1. On the top right of your screen, you will see an “upload” button. Click that.
2. You will see an option to select or drag a file to upload. Select the file you would like to upload from your computer.
3. If you’d like to create a Vine, trim your Vine from the video you’ve uploaded. Watch it loop to preview how it will play back.
4. If you’d like to upload the entire video, click the video thumbnail on the right to attach the full video. Create the Vine that will act as a trailer to your video.
5. Once you’re satisfied with the Vine, write your caption, select a channel and press upload! Your video will begin to process. You cannot cancel an upload while the video is processing.

You cannot edit the captions of your videos on the web, but can do so in the app within 20 minutes after the video is published.

What is the “like” animation?

When watching a video, you may see red hearts emerge from the video progress bar. This like animation shows you when others have liked the video you’re watching. If you do not want to see this animation, you can tap the screen to hide it or bring it back.

Can I upload longer videos in the app? How?

Yes! You can also upload videos in the iOS app. To upload a Vine, check out our instructions here. For longer videos:

1. Tap the camera button at the bottom of your screen.
2. Select the video in your camera roll you’d like to upload. You will have the option to attach the full video by tapping an icon in the lower right of your video preview.
3. After you’ve selected your video, you can make your Vine that will act as the trailer for your video. Select a portion of your video that will be your trailer. From here you can create Vines the way you normally would, using tools and featured tracks.. Unfortunately at this time, featured tracks and the editing tools only apply to Vines.
4. If you haven’t attached the full video initially, and would like to do so later, you will have the option to do so from the “Details” screen as well (or simply tap the back button in the upper left to return to the initial step).On the “Details” screen, tap the paperclip icon to pull up full videos to include in your upload.
5. When you’re ready press “Next.” Your video will process and then will be ready to post!