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<h1>Archiving Videos with Metadata in VALT</h1>

Efficient video archiving requires both reliable file storage and structured metadata to ensure long-term accessibility. {{Mark | text = VALT is designed with these needs in mind}}, offering features that <u>simplify archiving</u> while <u>maintaining compliance</u> with record-keeping standards.

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VALT stores all video content in an archive-friendly compressed <strong>MP4 format</strong>. This ensures the files are lightweight without sacrificing quality and are compatible with nearly all media players. If external storage or transfer is required, direct downloads can be initiated either through the user interface or programmatically via the VALT REST API.

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In addition to video files, VALT manages metadata in its application database. This metadata can be exported in multiple formats depending on the use case:

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:<b>PDF</b> or <b>CSV</b>
:*Easily accessible through the UI for reporting and archival.
:<b>JSON</b>
:*Available through the REST API for integration with external systems.
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Metadata customization, organization, and display are core functions of VALT. These capabilities ensure that metadata not only supports centralized record-keeping requirements but also provides a structured way to locate and contextualize archived video.
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While export options exist, VALT is typically the best environment for storing both video and metadata long term. The system acts as an indexer, viewer, and access control platform, allowing secure management and retrieval.

<center><q>... VALT is typically the best environment for storing both video and metadata long term.</q></center>

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