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Upload it to a streaming service like vimeo? That'll make sure it works on all devices and I think you can password protect videos as well
Not sure how .mkv works, but might be one of those formats where the whole file needs to be downloaded before it plays, and an iPad might struggle with 500mb of data
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just use handbrake to convert the .mkv to an .mp4, and then upload to vimeo, and then send them a link from there or wetransfer the .mp4 file.
.mkv is a weird file format, and it's easier to just make it a .mp4 for viewing/transferring purposes.
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@hugo7
I'm trying to send some videos to someone with an iPad via a Dropbox link and the screen is showing blank.
Total size is just under 500MB.
They're in MKV as they were converted from VHS.
Is that likely to be the issue? Or is it Dropbox? (They show on an Android mobile and on a PC browser).
I need to make this process as painless as possible so don't want to ask them any questions or ask them to do or download anything.
Any suggestions?
I may still have an iCloud account, so wondered if you can upload to that and email a link.
Any pointers much appreciated.
Cheers.