Openload Was Shut Down — Here's What to Use Instead
Openload (and its successor Verystream) was shut down in late 2019 after anti-piracy coalition ACE obtained a court order. The site was one of the most-visited file hosting platforms in the world, primarily used for video streaming and sharing. If you need to share large video files, here are the best legitimate alternatives.
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25GB Video Uploads
Upload feature films, raw footage, or video projects up to 25GB. No re-encoding, no compression, original quality preserved.
Global CDN Delivery
Videos are delivered via Cloudflare's CDN. Fast downloads worldwide without buffering or region-based throttling.
Password Protection
Restrict access to your video files with a free password. Share with specific people, not the entire internet.
Temporary by Design
Files expire after 1-7 days. Share a video for review, feedback, or a deadline — it cleans itself up afterward.
How It Works
Upload Your Video
Drag and drop any video file up to 25GB. MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI — any format works.
Get the Download Link
A shareable link is generated immediately. No processing time, no waiting for encoding.
Share With Your Recipients
Send the link via email, chat, or any messaging platform. Recipients download the original file directly.
Perfect For
Film & Video Projects
Share rough cuts, final exports, or raw footage with editors and producers.
Client Video Delivery
Send finished video work to clients without making them create an account.
Wedding & Event Videos
Share event recordings with attendees via a simple download link.
Video Reviews
Share videos for feedback or approval with a time-limited link.
Game Footage
Share uncompressed gameplay recordings and montages.
Social Media Content
Transfer video content between devices before posting to social platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Openload?
Openload was shut down in late 2019 after the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) obtained a court order. The operators also ran Verystream, which was shut down simultaneously.
Does storage.to stream videos?
No. storage.to is a file sharing service — you share download links, not streaming embeds. For video streaming, use YouTube or Vimeo. storage.to is for transferring original video files.
Is storage.to legal?
Yes. storage.to is a legitimate file sharing service. Files are scanned for malware and auto-expire after 1-7 days.
What video formats are supported?
Any format — MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, WebM, ProRes, and more. Files are shared as-is with no conversion or compression.
How long do files stay available?
Files expire after 1-7 days (3 days by default). This is designed for transfers, not permanent hosting.
Share Large Video Files — Simple & Legal
Upload video files up to 25GB, get a download link, share it. No account, no ads, no legal grey areas.
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