> I completely understand why there needs to be a file size limit, but
> why on earth have a time limit? The only thing that matters is
> bandwidth not video length.

> I didnt realise there was a 10.59min limit, only that there was a 1GB
> limit.

> Ive spent hours uploading videos that have been rejected and thus
> wasting mine and youtube's bandwidth doing so. in some cases theyve
> been uploading even after the time/size was well exceeded but they
> just carried on loading and wasting bandwidth.

> Why oh, why can youtube servers not check the file size (and if
> necessary) the
> file's time length) PRIOR to upload and immediately tell user the file
> is not suitable THEN, so the user doesn't spend hours wasting
> everyones time and bandwidth.

> like others say a load progress bar would be great

> cheers.

> On Sep 28, 12:54 pm, YouTube Timmy wrote:

> > Hey all,

> > We just released the beta version of our new and improved video
> > uploader. If you want to check it out, just login to your YouTube
> > account and click this link to opt in:http://www.youtube.com/my_videos_upload?beta

> > The new video upload flow includes these cool features:

> >     • You can enter in your video's metadata (title, description,
> > tags, etc.) while the upload is processing.

> >     • Upload multiple files at once, without downloading a plugin
> > (separate progress bars will display for each file).

> >     • The file-size limit for uploads has been raised from 100MB to
> > 1GB.

> > Let us know what you think of the new uploader by replying to this
> > post.

> > Thanks!
> > YouTube Timmy