Frequently asked
- What is the best quality I can get?
- Beam offers the top resolution X encoded for that video, up to 1080p on the free plan. X compresses uploads, so the maximum depends on how the original was posted.
- Why is a video only available in low quality?
- If the poster uploaded a lower resolution clip, or X served only a compressed version, that is the ceiling Beam can reach. It cannot add detail that is not in the source.
- Does HD download include the audio?
- Yes. Beam merges the video and audio into one MP4, so the HD file plays with sound, not silent.