Overview
Podbean supports Apple HLS video podcasts by automatically preparing your uploaded video file for playback in Apple Podcasts.
When you upload a video episode, Podbean automatically generates multiple video versions at different bitrates. Podbean also creates an audio-only version from the same uploaded video file.
This means you do not need to upload both a video file and a separate audio file for Apple HLS video podcasts.
How Podbean Processes Your Video File
After you upload a video file, Podbean automatically creates:
Multiple video renditions at different bitrates
One audio-only version generated from the uploaded video file
Podbean then uses Apple’s API to submit these versions to Apple, ensuring that both video and audio-only playback options are available in Apple Podcasts.
These versions help support smooth playback across different devices, network speeds, and listening or viewing preferences.
What Is HLS Video?
HLS, or HTTP Live Streaming, is a streaming technology that supports adaptive playback.
With HLS, multiple versions of the same video are available at different bitrates. During playback, Apple Podcasts can automatically select the best version based on the user’s internet connection, device, and playback environment.
For example, if the viewer has a strong internet connection, a higher-quality video version may be used. If the connection becomes weaker, playback can switch to a lower-bitrate version to help reduce buffering and keep the experience smooth.
Audio-Only Playback in Apple Podcasts
Apple Podcasts also supports audio-only playback for HLS video podcasts.
This allows listeners to choose an audio-only experience when they do not want to watch the video. Viewers who prefer the full video experience can still watch the video version.
Podbean automatically generates the audio-only version from your uploaded video file.
Do I Need to Upload a Separate Audio File?
No. You do not need to upload a separate audio file for Apple HLS video podcasts.
Simply upload your video file, and Podbean will automatically generate the required video renditions and the audio-only version.
What Do I Need to Do?
To use Apple HLS video podcasts with Podbean, you only need to:
Join the Apple HLS video podcast program.
Upload your video file to Podbean.
Podbean will handle the rest automatically.
Summary
For Apple HLS video podcasts, Podbean automatically creates multiple video renditions and an audio-only version from your uploaded video file. You do not need to upload a separate audio file.
Once you join the Apple HLS video podcast program and upload your video file, Podbean takes care of the required processing automatically.