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Uploading to Wallper: Community Video Guide

Wallper’s Upload page lets Pro members contribute looping videos to the community library — and manage everything they’ve submitted in one place. This guide covers uploading, file requirements, the moderation process, and how to use declined items locally via Explore → My Media.

Quick start (TL;DR)

  1. Click Upload in the top bar of the app.
  2. In the upload window, drag & drop your file or click to select it.
  3. Fill out: Category, Age rating, Author, and a Title (≤ 32 chars).
  4. Click Submit for Moderation.
  5. Track your item at the bottom of the page: Pending / Success / Declined and see likes for approved uploads.
  6. If a video is Declined, you can still use it locally via Explore → My Media.
Uploading to the community is available to Pro members. Personal local use lives under Explore → My Media.

Who can upload

  • Pro members only. Community uploads require an active Wallper Pro license.
  • Local use is separate. You can always add your own files locally via Explore → My Media.

File requirements (must-read)

  • Format: MP4 only
  • Max size: ≤ 500 MB per file
  • Best results: H.264 or HEVC, 24–60 fps, seamless loop if possible
  • Audio: Ignored (wallpapers are always muted)

If your file isn’t MP4 or exceeds 500 MB, compress or re-encode before uploading.

The Upload page, explained

1) The top bar

Tap Upload at the top of the screen to open the upload window.

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2) The upload window

Drag & drop your MP4 file onto the drop zone, or click the drop zone to browse and choose a file.

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3) Required details (metadata)

After selecting a file, add:

  • Category — Helps people filter and discover (e.g., Nature, Cars, Games, Abstract).
  • Age Rating — Choose an appropriate rating (e.g., 12+, 16+, 18+).
  • Author — Your display name or creator handle.
  • Title — Up to 32 characters. Make it clear and searchable (e.g., “Neon Rain Alley – Loop”).
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4) Submit to Moderation

Click Submit. Your video appears in the bottom panel with a Pending badge.

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5) Track review & likes

Check the bottom submissions panel: each item shows Pending / Success / Declined and (for approved items) a like counter.

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What happens after you upload

Moderation workflow

When you submit, your video enters a Pending review by the Wallper team. We check:

  • Content suitability — No nudity/sexual content, graphic violence or hate symbols, illegal/dangerous activities, harassment or doxing.
  • Copyright & ownership — You must own the rights or have permission. No re-uploads without explicit permission.
  • Quality standards — Clean loops when possible; adequate resolution/bitrate; minimal artifacts/banding/flicker.
  • Technical compatibility — MP4 container, ≤ 500 MB, plays smoothly on current macOS.

If approved

  • Status changes to Success.
  • Your video appears in the Community Library.
  • It starts collecting likes, visible in your submissions panel.

If declined

  • Status changes to Declined (not publicly listed).
  • You can still use it locally via Explore → My Media.
  • Fix issues (size/format/loop/content) and re-submit anytime.

Detailed step-by-step

  1. Prepare your file — Ensure MP4 and ≤ 500 MB. Recommended: HEVC (H.265), clean loop export.
  2. Open the Upload window — Click Upload in the top bar.
  3. Add your file — Drag it into the drop area or click to select from disk.
  4. Fill in metadata — Category, Age rating, Author, Title (≤ 32 chars).
  5. Submit — The item appears below with Pending status.
  6. Track status — Watch for Success or Declined; likes show on approved items.
  7. If approved — It’s published to the Community Library for everyone to discover.
  8. If declined — Re-encode or adjust and re-submit, or use locally via Explore → My Media.

Tips for fast approval & better results

  • Keep it subtle. Calm, ambient motion works best for wallpapers.
  • Loop cleanly. Align start/end frames or add a gentle cross-fade.
  • Balance bitrate & size. Aim for crisp detail without exceeding 500 MB.
  • Name it well. Clear ≤ 32-char titles improve discovery (subject + vibe, no hashtags).
  • Avoid overlays. No watermarks, ads, or captions.
  • Stay SFW. When unsure, pick a higher age rating or edit borderline content.

Status badges you’ll see

  • Pending — Your video is in the moderation queue.
  • Success — Approved and visible in the Community Library.
  • Declined — Not published; you can revise and re-submit, or use locally in My Media.

Likes & visibility

  • Approved videos can receive likes from the community.
  • Your per-video like count appears in the submissions panel and may improve discovery over time.

Common reasons for declines (and fixes)

  • Wrong format / oversize → Re-export to MP4, compress to ≤ 500 MB.
  • Choppy or jarring loop → Align start/end or cross-fade slightly.
  • Heavy artifacts / banding → Increase bitrate or apply light denoise before export.
  • Sensitive / NSFW content → Remove or rate appropriately; some content isn’t eligible for public listing.

Privacy, ownership, and takedowns

  • You retain ownership. By uploading, you grant Wallper the right to display/distribute the video within the app’s Community Library.
  • DMCA & policy. Items may be removed after approval if we receive a copyright complaint or detect a policy violation.
  • Removal requests. You can request removal of your own item; changes may take effect after a short delay.

Local use if your upload is declined

  1. Open Explore → My Media.
  2. Add the same MP4 file locally.
  3. Set it as wallpaper for any display — it won’t be published to the community.

Best practices for creators

  • Export smart. HEVC (H.265) often matches quality at smaller sizes vs. H.264.
  • Mind motion & noise. Gentle movement and light denoise compress better and loop cleaner.
  • Color & brightness. Avoid flicker; keep luminance stable across the loop.
  • Frame rate. 30–60 fps is a sweet spot for motion clarity without ballooning size.

Summary

  • Upload is in the top bar.
  • MP4 only, ≤ 500 MB, Pro only.
  • Provide Category, Age rating, Author, Title (≤ 32 chars).
  • Moderation checks content, quality, compatibility.
  • Success: published + likes visible. Declined: use locally via My Media.
  • Track everything at the bottom of the page with status and like counts.
Bring your best loops — we can’t wait to see your creations come to life on desktops everywhere.