Switch to SmartVideo in Minutes
Already have a video library on YouTube, Vimeo, Wistia, or SproutVideo? Each platform below has a step-by-step guide for moving your videos.
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Migrate from YouTube
Ditch ads, suggested videos, and YouTube branding. Upload your videos to SmartVideo for a clean, fast player.
- Zero ads on your site
- No suggested videos stealing traffic
- Significant page-load improvements
Migrate from Vimeo
Drop bandwidth caps and rising prices. Vimeo embeds upgrade automatically — no re-uploads required.
- Unlimited bandwidth included
- Generous storage (1–5 TB)
- Predictable pricing from $19/mo
Migrate from Wistia
Trade 250 GB for 1 TB. Export from Wistia, upload to SmartVideo — four times the storage, bandwidth never metered, from $19/mo.
- 1 TB of storage on the $19 plan
- Generous storage on every plan
- 75%+ savings vs Wistia
Migrate from SproutVideo
Escape per-GB overages. Export, upload to SmartVideo, swap embed codes — unlimited bandwidth, predictable pricing from $19/mo.
- No per-GB overage surprises
- Lightweight CDN-backed playback
- Side-by-side cutover (no downtime)
Moving a large library?
Vimeo embeds convert in place
Once SmartVideo is installed, each Vimeo video whose Who can watch setting is Anyone starts converting the first time a page carrying it loads, and keeps playing from Vimeo until it has converted. Password-protected and Only me videos stay on Vimeo. Course and member pages behind a login need one visit while you’re logged in. How auto-conversion works
Upload or import the rest
Upload files, or import them from Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, Dropbox, Google Drive, your WordPress Media Library, and more. Supported sources
YouTube is best-effort
YouTube’s download restrictions can make the fetch fail, so some videos convert and some don’t. For playback you can rely on, upload the file to your SmartVideo library. Using YouTube videos
Bulk migrations
Support can help you plan one and tell you how many videos have finished encoding. Get in touch
Same Simple Process, Every Platform
No matter which video host you’re coming from, the core steps are the same.
- 1 Sign up & grab your Swarm CDN Key
Create your SmartVideo account. Every plan includes a 14-day free trial.
- 2 Get your video files
Use your original source files, or download them from your current host (YouTube Studio, Wistia, etc.).
- 3 Upload & embed
Upload to the SmartVideo library, grab the embed code, and place it on your site. WordPress users get a plugin that makes this even easier.
Common Questions
Still have questions? Get in touch or browse the help center.
Does SmartVideo work with my platform?
Yes. WordPress (plugin), Shopify, Squarespace, Wix, and any platform that lets you add a script tag to the <head>. The WordPress plugin is the easiest option — no code needed.
Do I have to pick just one platform to migrate from?
No. You can upload videos from any source — YouTube, Vimeo, Wistia, SproutVideo, or your own files. SmartVideo hosts and delivers them all the same way.
Will migration break my existing pages?
No. You’re swapping video embeds — your pages, URLs, and SEO rankings stay exactly the same.
How long does migration take?
It depends on how many videos you have. A handful of videos takes 15–20 minutes. Larger libraries may take longer, and our support team can help with bulk migrations.
Do I need a developer?
No. The WordPress plugin requires zero code. For other platforms, you add one script tag and swap embed codes — each guide walks you through it.
How much does SmartVideo cost?
Plans start at $19/month with unlimited bandwidth and encoding. Every plan includes a 14-day free trial — card required, no charge until day 15. See pricing.
Ready to Switch? Pick Your Platform.
Choose your current video host above, follow the guide, and see the difference in minutes. Every plan includes a 14-day free trial. Card required, no charge until day 15.
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