Uploading – A Basic Guide

You will need a to register for a free account on archive.org before you can upload.

If you would like to do so now, click on this link: free account to be redirected.

What files can I upload?

By having a free account, you will be able to upload files such as music and audio recordings; videos, software and images, and much more.

Please refer to our Terms of Use and our Rights section for more information about the content that users may upload.

What file formats should I use to upload?

There are generally three categories of files that you can use and each has their own format.

They are Data FilesMetadata files, and Research Files.

If you would like to get the exact details, as well as the tips to managing these files, click on this link, file formats page to go there now.

Is there a video tutorial I can watch to see how to upload?

Yes, there is. The video below will walk you through the basic process for uploading files.

In order to upload files to the internet archive, you need to first be logged or signed in (it means the same thing) to your free account. So let’s go ahead and do just that.

1. Login by clicking on the SIGN IN option. If you do not have a free Internet Archive account, you will be prompted to sign up for one.