Nodespell accepts images, video, audio, documents, archives and 3D files as uploads, up to 200 MB per file and 50 files per upload. Uploaded files become Assets that you can preview, connect to nodes, and download. This reference lists the accepted types, the limits, the formats Nodespell outputs, and what is not supported.
Upload limits
Section titled “Upload limits”| Limit | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum size per file | 200 MB |
| Maximum files per upload | 50 |
| Storage | The workspace allowance; see Workspaces and storage |
Individual models can have tighter input limits, such as a maximum clip length or file size. The model’s own fields and descriptions state them.
File types accepted by the Upload button
Section titled “File types accepted by the Upload button”The Asset Manager Upload button and the Upload choice in Add asset open a file picker that lists these types:
| Kind | Formats |
|---|---|
| Image | JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP, SVG, BMP, ICO, AVIF, HEIC, HEIF, TIFF |
| Video | MP4, MOV (QuickTime), WebM, OGG video, AVI, MPEG, MKV |
| Audio | MP3, WAV, OGG, WebM audio, AAC, AIFF |
| Text and documents | TXT, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON, XML, PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, PPT, PPTX, Nodespell camera solve (.nscam) |
| Archives | ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2 |
| 3D | OBJ, FBX, glTF, GLB, DAE, 3DS, BLEND, PLY, Alembic (ABC), STL, USD, USDA, USDC, USDZ, X3D, Gaussian splat (SPLAT, KSPLAT, SPZ, SOG), RAD |
Extra types accepted by dropping on the graph
Section titled “Extra types accepted by dropping on the graph”Dropping files onto the Graph canvas also accepts other formats Nodespell recognizes by extension, including:
| Kind | Additional formats |
|---|---|
| Image | EXR |
| Video | MPG, FLV, WMV, 3GP, M4V |
| Audio | FLAC, M4A, WMA, AU, WEBA |
| Text | Markdown, CSV, YAML, LOG, INI, CFG, CHAN, CUBE, and common code files |
Files that Nodespell does not recognize are refused with Unsupported file types.
Which files preview in the browser?
Section titled “Which files preview in the browser?”| File | Preview |
|---|---|
| JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP, SVG, BMP, ICO, AVIF, TIFF | Shown in the browser |
| HEIC, HEIF | Stored and usable; your browser may not display them |
| EXR | Stored and usable; the Asset Manager shows EXR preview unavailable |
| Video and audio | Play in the browser when your browser supports the codec |
| Documents and archives | No preview; open or download the file |
| 3D | Shown in the 3D viewer for supported formats |
Formats Nodespell outputs
Section titled “Formats Nodespell outputs”| Source | Output format |
|---|---|
| Downloads from nodes, viewers and the Asset Manager | The stored file, unchanged, at full resolution |
| Timeline render | WEBM (default) or MP4 when your browser can encode H.264 and AAC |
| Trim Video, Join Video, Resize Video, Retime Video, Reverse Video, Transform Video | MP4 |
| Transcode Video | MP4, MOV, WebM or MKV |
| Extract Frame | An image |
| Compositor Result | Review PNG, review video, master linear EXR, or HDR review 10-bit WebM PQ where supported |
| Compositor Export EXR sequence… | A folder of EXR frames (desktop Chrome or Edge) |
| 3D Asset export | Alembic (.abc) |
| AI model nodes | The format each model returns; shown in the model’s description in the app |
Video processing limits
Section titled “Video processing limits”| Feature | Limit |
|---|---|
| Timeline sequence size | 16 to 16,384 px per side |
| Timeline frame rate | 1 to 240 fps (render frame rate 1 to 120 fps) |
| Timeline render bitrate | 500 to 50,000 kb/s video; 16 to 512 kb/s audio |
| Transcode Video | SDR video up to 256 MiB; transparency is not kept |
| Resize Video custom size | 2 to 8,192 px per side |
What is not supported?
Section titled “What is not supported?”- Files larger than 200 MB through upload.
- Pasting files from the clipboard into the Asset Manager or the graph. (The Agent accepts pasted attachments.)
- Dragging files from your computer straight into the Asset Manager panel; use Upload or drop on the graph.
- Bundled ZIP downloads of several Assets.
- Keeping transparency through Transcode Video.
- The Timeline editor in browsers without WebCodecs and the related storage features; use an up-to-date Chromium- or Firefox-based desktop browser.
Frequently asked questions
Section titled “Frequently asked questions”What is the maximum upload size in Nodespell?
Section titled “What is the maximum upload size in Nodespell?”200 MB per file, and up to 50 files in one upload.
Can I upload EXR files?
Section titled “Can I upload EXR files?”Yes, by dropping them onto the Graph canvas. They are stored and usable in nodes, but the Asset Manager does not show an EXR preview.
Does Nodespell convert my uploads to another format?
Section titled “Does Nodespell convert my uploads to another format?”No. Nodespell stores the file you upload and downloads it unchanged. Thumbnails and previews are separate.
Why won’t my video play in the viewer?
Section titled “Why won’t my video play in the viewer?”Playback uses your browser’s decoders. If your browser cannot decode the video’s codec, convert the file to a widely supported format, such as H.264 MP4, and upload it again.
Related
Section titled “Related”- Upload and organize Assets: upload paths and duplicates
- Export finished media: download and render settings
- Video editing: video nodes and their options
- Workspaces and storage: storage allowances
- Troubleshooting: fixes for common problems