While your application, photo ID and selfie ID are being reviewed by the Creator Support team, you can upload your first clip!


Click the "upload my first clip" button to proceed to the uploader.



If your clip is not ready yet, no worries! Skip for now and once ready, you can find the "upload first clip" button on your dashboard.


Before you continue, you must check off the Compliance Affirmations and press "I Certify" to proceed to the uploader - https://workspace.clips4sale.com/upload




Step 1 -  Details

You should complete the following details describing the clip to maximize discoverability for customers, new and existing. Mandatory fields are marked with an asterisk (*).


Clip Details - Provide essential information for your clip below.

• Clip Title*- Write a compelling and descriptive title reflecting the clip's content. A well-chosen title can draw viewer attention and offer a glimpse into the clip's content.

 To simplify the process, the clip title is automatically filled based on the Clip File Name, however, it can be edited.

• Description - Write a summary that highlights key content and sets viewer expectations. A well-crafted description can increase viewer engagement and sales.


Customer Targeting - Help us identify your target customers.

• Primary Audience* - Please choose the primary target audience that is best suited for your clip. By default, your clip's secondary audience will be all audiences on the C4S website when they choose "Show Me Everything".

• Category* - Identify the primary category that represents the main theme or subject of the clip.

• Related Categories - Select a maximum of 5 additional relevant categories. These help viewers discover the clip when exploring similar content.

• Keywords - Include relevant keywords associated with this clip. Keywords improve search results performance. Max 15 keywords.

• Feature This Clip - This clip will show up in “Featured Clips” on your store page.


Performers - Add key talent information.

• Performers - My content contains at least one person or computer-generated character modeled after a person, including myself.

    Related article: How do you create a Performer Profile?

• No performers or Computer-generated characters only - My content does not include people.


Pricing - Set your clip’s Value

• Price* - Clip price rounds up to .99¢


NOTE: As soon as your clip is fully uploaded, a draft is automatically created so you do not lose your progress even if you accidentally refresh or close the page. To continue editing and publishing your draft later, go to My Content > Content Management. Keep in mind that drafts are kept for 30 days, if you do not publish it after this period, they will be deleted.



Step 2 - Previews

Now it's time to set your clip thumbnail and a preview! Our system can auto-generate a clip thumbnail and 30-second preview for your clip, and you can also upload your custom ones! 

  • NSFW Thumbnail/Preview - A default NSFW thumbnail/preview and will be shown to your customers across the C4S site in unrestricted regions.
  • SFW Thumbnail/Preview - A non-explicit thumbnail/preview required for certain regions. SFW thumbnails/previews must not contain any nudity or explicit content. Files that violate this will be rejected.



Thumbnail - Select or upload an image that best illustrates your video content. The most successful thumbs show faces, action, and don’t have text.

  • You can upload a Custom Thumbnail from device, Dropbox, OneDrive, or Box.
  • Recommended: At least 1920 × 1080 pixels | 2 MB max


Preview - Select or upload a brief video preview designed to captivate and compel customers to purchase your clip.

  • Auto-generated (auto-recommended) previews are 30 seconds long.
  • Upload a Custom Preview - You can upload a Custom Thumbnail from device, Dropbox, OneDrive, or Box.
    • Recommended: At least 1920 x 1080 pixels | 60 seconds max | 100 MB max | MP4 format



Step 3 - Publish

You're almost there! Decide whether you'd like to activate/publish the clip now or schedule it for later.

  • Publish Now - We will review your clip right away and it will be live in your store as soon as it’s approved. You are not able to edit the clip until the review is completed.
  • Schedule for Later- Your clip will be activated at your pre-selected date and time in Eastern Time (New York).
    • You can schedule your clips 365 days in advance.



Once you submit your clip, it will be sent to our Content Moderation team for review. Keep an eye out for an email from them or you can also check your clip status on the Content Management page. 




Note: The “Under Review” clip can be edited unless a moderator is currently viewing it.


If you have any questions or need help uploading your content, contact our Creator Experience Team. They’re available 24/7 and can be contacted via email, chat or phone!