What is a video link generator?

A video link generator turns a video file into a web link you can send instead of the file. In Kreatli, you upload the video and copy its link. Anyone who opens it can watch in the browser and comment on exact moments, with no account.

Is this video link generator free?

Yes, to start. Kreatli's free Exploration mode gives you 1 project and 2 files with no credit card, so you can make links for 2 videos at no cost. For more videos, paid plans start at $14 per user per month, billed monthly, with a 7-day free trial.

Do people need an account to watch the video?

No. Anyone with the link opens it in their browser, types their name, and can watch and comment. They don’t install anything and they don’t take up a paid seat.

How do I turn an MP4 into a link?

Upload the MP4 to a Kreatli project, open it, click Share and copy the link. MOV and WebM files work the same way. The link plays the video in the browser, so the person you send it to doesn’t download a large file.

Can I turn a YouTube or Vimeo video into a link here?

No. Kreatli makes links for video files you upload. If the video is already on YouTube or Vimeo, you can share that link as it is. Use Kreatli when you need feedback on exact moments before the video goes public.

Can I stop people from downloading my video?

Yes. When you share a file, you choose whether people with the link can download the original. They can still watch and comment either way.

Video Link Generator

Upload a video and get a link you can send to anyone. They watch it in the browser and can comment on the exact moment that needs a change, without creating an account. Your first 2 videos are free.

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How to Turn a Video Into a Link

It takes about a minute, plus the upload time for your file.

Step 1

Upload your video in Kreatli

Sign in to Kreatli, open a project and upload your video. MP4, MOV and WebM all work. Your first 2 files are free, with no credit card.

Kreatli project with video upload, ready to generate a link

Step 2

Generate a shareable video link

Open the video and click Share. Copy the link, or enter an email address and Kreatli sends it for you. You can choose whether people with the link can download the file.

Generate shareable video review link in Kreatli

Step 3

Share the link with clients or collaborators

Paste the link into an email, Slack or a chat. People open it, type their name, and watch. They can pin comments to a timecode or draw on the frame. No account or app needed.

Share File modal: copy link or send via email in Kreatli

Step 4

See feedback on the timeline

All comments and feedback appear on the timeline. Jump to any moment, track what’s resolved, and keep every review round in one place.

Step 5

Track approvals and versions

Upload the next cut as a new version of the same file and compare the two side by side. Mark each version with your own statuses, such as "In review" or "Approved".

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A longer walkthrough, with other free ways to make a video link and when each one fits.

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Which Kind of Video Link Do You Need?

Most ways of sharing a video give you a link. They differ in who can watch and what people can do with it.

Option	Best for	Viewer needs an account?	Feedback
Kreatli review link	Getting feedback and sign-off on a cut	No, viewers type their name	Comments pinned to a timecode, plus drawing on the frame
YouTube unlisted video	Publishing to an audience	No to watch, yes to comment	General comments under the video
Google Drive or Dropbox link	Storing and handing over files	Depends on the sharing setting	Comments on the file, not on a moment in the video
Quick upload-and-share sites	A fast public link with no setup	Usually no	Varies by site, often none

If you only need someone to watch, any of these works. If you need notes on a cut, a link that collects comments on the timeline saves the back-and-forth of "at about 1:20, the logo is too small" emails. That is what Kreatli is for. See how it fits into a full video review and approval process.

Sending an MP4 specifically? See how to share an MP4 as a link. Need a link for other files, like images or PDFs? Use the file to link converter.

What People Can Do With a Kreatli Video Link

Everything below works today on every plan, including the free one.

Guest review without login

People open the link, type their name and watch. They don’t need an account or a paid seat.

Timecoded and time-range comments

Pin a note to a timecode or a range of the timeline so the editor jumps straight to the moment.

Drawn markup

Circle, arrow or sketch on a frame or image to show exactly what needs to change.

Share-link download and edit controls

Decide per link whether people can download the original file.

Version stacks and version compare

Upload each round onto the same asset and compare two versions side by side.

Custom approval statuses

Define your own statuses, such as "In review" or "Approved". Guests see them on the review link.

When Teams Use a Video Link

An agency sends a client a link to a 4K ad instead of a 3 GB WeTransfer.
An editor shares a rough cut and gets notes pinned to the right second.
A client watches on a phone without installing anything.

Want to send the file itself instead? Read how to share a video, or start from a client approval email template to send with your link.

Free Tools for Video Teams

Other free tools for sharing work and collecting feedback.

Video Feedback Tool

Give timecoded feedback on videos with comments, annotations, and markup. Share review links with clients; recipients do not need a Kreatli account.

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Video Reviewer

Review videos online with timecoded comments, visual annotations, and approval workflows. Share with clients; recipients do not need a Kreatli account.

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