Echo360 will convert whatever format video you upload into its own format. In some cases, this may degrade the quality of the video slightly.

It is still important that you keep copies of your original video material on your computer, on portable media (such as USB sticks) or in cloud storage (preferably all three).

If you create videos using Universal Capture, which automatically uploads your recordings to Echo360, you may wish to login to Echo360 to download a copy of your video.

Local computer storage

Keep a copy of your video files not only in your OneDrive, iCloud or Dropbox, but at home or on your laptop as well.

Removable media

USB sticks may be a good portable option, and can also be used simply as a backup.

Cloud storage

Online file storage (or "cloud" storage) can come in many forms that you have probably encountered, such as Cloudstor, Apple iCloud, Microsoft OneDrive, Google Drive, or Dropbox. Most of these services have a free space option that you can use. You can upload videos to Echo360 from many of these linked accounts on your computer.

Using CloudStor

CloudStor lets you store up to 1TB free storage. You can use CloudStor using your ACU account.

If you are using CloudStor for the first time, please follow the instructions below: 

1. Navigate to https://cloudstor.aarnet.edu.au/ in your web browser.
2. Choose Australian Catholic University from the list of institutions provided.
3. On the ACU login page, please log-in with your ACU account. 

Once you have logged in successfully you will be taken to the library homepage.

Streaming media should work on all modern internet browsers, however for the best experience we recommend using Firefox or Chrome on your PC or Mac. One or both of these programs should already be installed on student lab computers. For home, laptop, phone or tablet use, you can download either of these programs and install on your device.

Microsoft Edge, the default browser in Windows 10, is also capable of streaming media, as well as using the browser-based editing tools. Older browsers, such as Internet Explorer, are not suitable when using such tools.

Safari browser

If you are using the default browser Safari on Apple iOS devices, you may experience issues when attempting to stream media or use the uploading and editing tools. This may be due to a combination of security settings in the latest versions of the software on desktop or mobile devices, or you may need to update your OS version.

Please see the Echo360 guide on Safari Recommended Browser Configuration for more information.