X is Testing Variable Upload Quality Options for Video Creators
Another element of X’s pivot to video is coming, with creators soon set to be able to select the video quality that they want to upload in.
As shown in this example, posted by X designer Andrea Conway, along with a toggle to allow or disallow downloads of their content, creators will also be able to select variable upload quality, which could make it easier for people looking to get their videos up on the platform quickly, or in low data situations.
Which could be a rare consideration of users outside the U.S., with many X users in developing markets still not in situations that enable them to upload full HD content, due to network capacity, data plans, etc.
Though according to X owner Elon Musk users in these markets aren’t the main motivation.
The lower resolution choices are for thos...
