New feature: You can now upload videos to your galleries 🎬
We're excited to announce one of Ftens's most requested features: full video support in galleries. You can now combine photographs and videos in a unique multimedia experience that will captivate your clients and take your albums to the next level.
What's the advantage of adding videos to your albums?
This new feature lets you upload and share videos directly within your galleries, creating a complete experience. You no longer need separate platforms for videos and photos: everything is integrated in one place, with the same professional quality and control you expect from Ftens.
🎯 Main Features
- Seamless Integration: Videos appear alongside your photographs in the same gallery
- Automatic Optimization: All videos are processed and optimized automatically for web while maintaining quality
- Automatic Thumbnails: High-quality thumbnails are generated for each video
- Smooth Playback: Full-screen modal with professional controls
- Multiple Formats: Supports MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI, and WMV
How It Works
📤 Uploading Videos
Uploading videos to your galleries is as simple as uploading photographs:
- Access your gallery from the dashboard
- Click "Videos" in the upload section or "Full folder" to upload photos and videos directly from a folder
- Drag and drop or select your video files
- Wait for automatic processing (optimization and thumbnail generation)
- Done! Your videos will appear in the carousel at the top of your gallery
🎨 Viewing Experience
When visitors access your gallery:
- Video Carousel: Videos appear in "Stories" format within your gallery card
- Attractive thumbnails: Each video shows an automatically generated thumbnail
- Optimized player: On click, a custom-built player opens to deliver the best user experience for playing and navigating gallery videos
⚡ Automatic Optimization
Every video you upload goes through an automatic optimization process:
- Smart compression: Reduces file size without losing visual quality
- Codec conversion: Optimizes format for efficient web playback
- Thumbnail generation: Creates high-quality thumbnails automatically
- Metadata analysis: Extracts information like duration, resolution, etc.
Technical Specifications
📋 Supported Formats
Ftens accepts the following video formats:
- MP4 (recommended) — Maximum compatibility
- WebM — Optimized for web
- MOV — Popular on Apple devices
- AVI — Traditional format
- WMV — Windows Media Video
📏 Limits and Restrictions
To ensure the best experience for everyone:
- Maximum duration: 1 minute per video recommended (Shorts format)
- Maximum size: 100 MB per file
- Resolution: Automatically optimized for web
- Quantity: No limit on videos per gallery (according to your plan)
Note: These limits are designed to maintain optimal performance and a fast loading experience for your visitors.
Availability by Plan
Videos in Galleries are available for users with paid plans:
- ✅ Basic Plan: Full video support included
- ✅ Pro Plan: Full video support included
- ✅ Advanced Plan: Full video support included
- ❌ Free Plan: Does not include video functionality
🚀 Immediate Activation
If you already have a paid plan:
- Access your gallery dashboard
- Select any gallery in your project
- Click "Upload Videos"
- Start uploading! — No additional setup required
Real-World Use Cases
📸 Event Photographers
Weddings and Celebrations:
- Capture special moments on video (the first kiss, the toast, the first dance)
- Combine still photos with video clips to tell the complete story
- Create galleries the couple can share with family and friends
Real example:
"I can now include the highlight videos from the big day alongside
the ceremony photos." — Carlos M., Wedding Photographer
🏢 Commercial Photographers
Products and Brands:
- Show products in action with short videos
- Combine product photos with video demonstrations
- Create more dynamic presentations for corporate clients
Creative Portfolios:
- Highlight your work with behind-the-scenes video
- Show creative processes in action
- Differentiate your portfolio with multimedia content
📱 Portrait Photographers
Studio Sessions:
- Capture natural expressions in motion
- Combine static portraits with personality clips
- Offer unique added value to your clients
Competitive Advantages
| Feature | Ftens | Traditional Competitors |
|---|---|---|
| Videos + Photos | ✅ Integrated | ❌ Separate platforms |
| Automatic Optimization | ✅ Complete | ❌ Manual or limited |
| Automatic Thumbnails | ✅ Generated | ❌ Require manual upload |
| Playback Modal | ✅ Optimized player | ❌ Basic |
| Video Limit | ✅ No limits | ❌ Strict limits |
Advanced Technical Features
🛡️ Security and Privacy
- Same access control: Videos respect the gallery's privacy settings
- Password protection: Videos protected just like photos
- Private galleries: Full control over who can view your videos
📊 Analytics Integration
Videos integrate seamlessly with Ftens's analytics system:
- Video views: Recorded when someone plays a video
- Watch time: Detailed engagement metrics
- Most popular videos: Identify which content generates the most interest
🎬 Optimized Playback
- Progressive loading: Videos load on demand to save bandwidth
- Temporary URLs: Secure access with presigned URLs that expire
- Cross-platform compatibility: Works on desktop, mobile, and tablet
- Intuitive controls: Play, pause, volume, and full screen
Best Practices
🎯 Tips for Effective Videos
- Keep videos short: The 1-minute limit is perfect for maintaining attention
- Focus on key moments: Capture the most important instants
- Quality over quantity: Better a few high-quality videos than many mediocre ones
- Combine with photos: Use videos to complement, not replace, your best photos
- Optimize before uploading: Although Ftens optimizes automatically, already compressed videos upload faster
📐 Recommended Composition
- Resolution: 1080p (1920x1080) is ideal for web
- Aspect ratio: 9:16 for maximum compatibility
- Duration: 15–45 seconds for maximum impact
- Audio: Optional, but can add emotional value
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ Can I upload videos from my phone?
Yes, you can upload videos from any device. The process is the same: drag and drop or select from your photo gallery.
❓ Do videos count toward my storage limit?
Yes, optimized videos count toward your plan's total storage. However, automatic optimization significantly reduces file sizes.
❓ Can I download the original videos?
Currently, videos are stored in optimized format. If you need the original video, save it before uploading to Ftens.
❓ Do videos work in public and private galleries?
Yes, videos work exactly like photos: they respect the gallery's privacy settings (public, private, password protected).
The Future of Multimedia Galleries
With the addition of videos, Ftens solidifies itself as the most complete platform for professional photography presentations. You no longer need multiple tools: everything is in one place, with the same quality and control you expect.
Ready to take your galleries to the next level?
Upgrade your plan and start creating albums your clients will never forget.
Pro Tip: Combine short videos (20–30 seconds) with your best photos to create an impactful visual narrative. Videos work especially well!
Ftens — Where your photographs and videos come to life professionally.