Whether you’ve captured a video of your latest ride or want to showcase epic moments from the trail, Pinkbike makes it easy for you to upload content. This article will walk you through uploading, sharing, and managing your multimedia content on our platform.
Getting Started with Media Uploads
Before uploading your photos or videos to Pinkbike, make sure you’re signed into your account. Navigate to the main menu and go to your profile. Here’s how to start:
- Log in to your Pinkbike account.
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Click on your profile dropdown, and select “Photos” or “Videos.”
For Photo Uploads, you can upload photos under the 'Tools' dropdown, or you can also navigate to 'Mobile Uploads' to upload photos or create a new album. If you have previously uploaded photos to your Trailforks account, these photos will also show up in your Pinkbike account.
Note: When you create a Pinkbike account, you also create a Trailforks and Outside account. You can read more about how your accounts are connected here.
For Video uploads, you can upload videos under 'Profile' -> Videos. If you previously uploaded videos to your Trailforks account, these videos will also show up in your Pinkbike account.
- Choose “Upload," and fill out the required information before uploading your content.
- Upload the files from your device.
Photo Sharing Tips
Capturing quality trail moments is about more than just clicking upload. To maximize engagement:
- Use clear, high-resolution images for best visibility.
- Add descriptive captions to your uploads.
- Tag relevant trails and trail associations.
Uploading Videos
Want your ride edits or event coverage to be seen? Videos should meet Pinkbike’s quality guidelines and community standards. During upload:
- Accepted formats include MP4 and MOV.
- Add catchy titles and choose an engaging thumbnail.
- Select the correct category, like "Events" or "Dirt Jumping."
Sharing and Managing Your Content
Once uploaded, you can share your media in the forums, via personal messages, or by linking to your Pinkbike gallery. Manage your uploads by editing descriptions, deleting, or setting privacy preferences directly from your profile.
Change Comment Settings on your Photo/Video
You can change the comment settings on an individual photo or video by scrolling down on the content page and clicking on 'Only allow friends to comment' or 'Enable comments for everyone.'
You can change the privacy settings for all of your content by navigating to your Pinkbike Profile > Edit Profile > Privacy Settings. See more about your privacy settings here.