Rutube is a Russian video platform that is convenient for uploading a screen recording: a tutorial or a video instruction. You can send the link to anyone, and the video itself is not stored on your own disk. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to upload a video to Rutube from your computer.
What you need
- A Rutube account (you can sign in with a phone number or email).
- A ready video file (for example, a screen recording with sound).
- A browser on your computer.
Step 1. First, record the screen
Before you upload a video, you need to record it. If you are looking for how to record the screen on Windows with sound, the simplest option is a dedicated program — for example, Screen Recorder: just two buttons, Record and Save. It captures the whole screen together with microphone sound and saves a ready file to your desktop — you can upload it to Rutube right away.
Step 2. Sign in and start the upload
- Open rutube.ru and sign in to your account.
- Click the Add button (a plus or camera icon) at the top of the page and choose Upload video.
- Drag the file into the window, or click Select file and point to the recording on your computer.
Step 3. Fill in the title and description
While the file uploads, fill in the video card:
- Title — short and to the point, the words a person would actually search for.
- Description — a couple of sentences about the video.
- Cover — the preview image shown in the list. A single frame from the video works well.
If you need a clean frame for the cover, you can pull it straight from the recording: the Kadrik program slices a video into separate sharp frames (photos) — you just pick the one you like.
Step 4. Choose who can see the video
On Rutube a video has visibility settings:
| Visibility | Who can see it | When to choose |
|---|---|---|
| Public | Everyone, shown in search | A public video |
| By link (hidden) | Only people with the link | Instruction for a colleague or client |
For a video instruction you do not want to show to everyone, it is handy to choose hidden, by link — the video will not appear in search, but it will open for anyone you send the link to.
Step 5. Publish
Wait until the upload and processing finish, then click Publish (or Save). Rutube shows a link to the video — you can copy and send it right away. Note: processing a large video may take a while.
Which format to upload
Rutube accepts various videos, but MP4 files go through without surprises — this is the standard format most screen-recording programs save in. You do not need to compress the clip separately: Rutube prepares the versions for different quality levels itself.
Frequently asked questions
How do you upload a video to Rutube from a computer?
Sign in at rutube.ru, click Add → Upload video, drag the file, fill in the title and click Publish.
How long does processing take?
It depends on the file size. A short recording is processed quickly; a long video takes longer.
Can you hide a video from search?
Yes. Choose the “by link” (hidden) visibility — the video will only open via the direct link.
Do you have to pay?
No, uploading videos to Rutube is free.
In short
- Record the screen with sound and save the file (for example, with Screen Recorder).
- Sign in to Rutube → Add → Upload video.
- Fill in the title, description and cover.
- Choose visibility: public or hidden by link.
- Click Publish and copy the link.