You have two options for moving videos over to Stream (on SharePoint): downloading your videos manually and uploading them or requesting a video migration. The option you choose will be determined by factors such as the number of videos you have and the number of videos you want to keep. For an overview of your options, please reference the information on this page.
Where can I store my videos when Stream Classic is retired?
You will continue to have a range of video storage options: with Stream (on SharePoint) you can still use OneDrive or SharePoint to upload and share your video files with others. Just follow the same steps as you would for any other Microsoft file type. Your videos will be stored securely and accessible from any device.
For academic activities, you can also look at other institutionally supported video storage tools such as MyMedia.
I don’t want all of my videos. Do I need to download them all?
No, you should only download the videos you want to keep.
I have videos stored in Stream Classic. How will the Stream Classic retirement impact me/my videos and what should I do?
If you have videos stored in Stream Classic, you need to move any videos you want to keep before August 29 to make sure you have uninterrupted access to your videos.
When it comes to moving your videos, you have two options: download your videos manually or requesting a video migration. The option you choose will be determined by factors such as the number of videos you have and the number of videos you want to keep. For an overview of your options, see Decide where your Stream Classic videos will go.
How are Stream Classic and Stream (on SharePoint) different?
Stream Classic is a standalone app that is not connected with the Microsoft 365 experience. Stream (on SharePoint) seamlessly integrates with apps across Microsoft 365, so you get the same experience no matter where you add or engage with video content.
For an overview of how Stream Classic and Stream (on SharePoint) differ, please review this article from Microsoft: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/stream/streamnew/new-stream/.
What is Stream Classic and why is it retiring?
Stream Classic is the legacy version of Microsoft Stream. It is being retired to make way for Stream (on SharePoint), which offers enhanced features and better integration within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. The retirement allows for a more unified and seamless video management solution.