Warning
Microsoft Stream (Classic) will be retired February 15, 2024 and replaced by Stream (on SharePoint). It is recommended to start using Stream (on SharePoint) by uploading videos to SharePoint, Teams, Yammer, or OneDrive.
Stream (Classic) live events will be retired September 15, 2023 and replaced by Teams live events.
Functionality in Stream (Classic) will be changed and removed leading up to the retirement date. Learn more...
Video owners and Stream (Classic) admins can upload a new version of a video, without changing the link to the video, embed codes, or video details and permissions.
The following information related to the video is kept from the previous version:
- Details (Name, Description, Video Language)
- Permissions
- Options (Comments)
- History of Views, Comments, and Likes
The following information from the previous version of the video is not kept:
- Thumbnails. Any custom thumbnails are removed, and new thumbnails are generated.
- Forms. Though the form itself is still in Microsoft Forms, you'll need to open the new version after it is uploaded to Stream (Classic) and put each form in the correct location in the video.
- Transcript. Any edited or custom uploaded caption and subtitle files are removed, and a new transcript is generated when the new version of the video is loaded.
How to replace a video
In Stream, find the video you want to replace (for example, through My videos) and select the group
For videos on demand, in the Actions section for the video, click the Edit icon
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For live event videos, on the More menu
, click Update video detailsSelect Replace video from the top bar or the "..." (More menu) icon
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For live event videos, on the More menu
, click Replace video
Caution
When you upload the new version, Stream (Classic) permanently deletes the old version. Be sure to do step 4 before you upload the new version.
Before you upload the new version:
a. Save any files that will be useful to you: the original video, the caption and subtitle files, and thumbnails
b. If you have any forms on the video, note where they appear in the original, and decide if you want to use them in the new version
Drag the new video onto the Replace video page, or click Browse to select the file
Click Replace
While the video is uploading and being processed, the video details page will be open, and will show the upload and replacement percent complete at the top of the page
When the new version of the video is published, you'll get a notification that it is ready to use