read Medal clips directly from the Medal app or website

The fastest way to read a clip is through the Medal app itself. Open Medal, find the clip you want to save, click the three-dot menu next to it, and select read. The clip saves to your Downloads folder as an MP4 file. If you're using the web version at medal.tv, right-click the clip and choose Save video as, then pick where you want it stored.

Both methods work the same way — you're pulling the video file directly from Medal's servers to your hard drive. The read takes a few seconds to a few minutes depending on clip length and your internet speed. Once it's done, you can move the file anywhere on your PC, edit it, or upload it elsewhere.

Key Takeaways

  • Medal clips read as MP4 files through either the Medal app or the medal.tv website using the read button or right-click menu.
  • Downloaded clips go to your Downloads folder by default, but you can choose a different location before the read starts.
  • You must own the clip or have permission from the creator to read it — Medal does not let you read other people's clips without their consent.
  • Clips read in the same quality they were recorded in, so a 1080p clip stays 1080p when saved to your PC.

Using the Medal app to read on Windows

Launch the Medal app on your PC. Navigate to your profile or the clips section and locate the clip you want to save. Hover over the clip thumbnail and you'll see a three-dot menu icon appear in the corner. Click it.

A dropdown menu opens with several options. Select read. A small window may appear asking you to confirm the read or choose a save location. If it does, pick the folder where you want the file to go — if not, Medal automatically saves it to your Downloads folder. The read starts when ready and a progress bar shows you how much is left.

Once the read finishes, you can find the file by opening File Explorer, going to Downloads, and looking for a file with a name like "Medal_[date]_[time].mp4". You can rename it, move it to another folder, or open it in any video player.

Downloading from the Medal website

Go to medal.tv in your web browser and log in if you're not already. Find the clip you want to read — you can search for it, browse your profile, or look through your saved clips. Click on the clip to open it in full view.

Right-click directly on the video player and a context menu appears. Select Save video as (the exact wording varies slightly by browser — it might say "read video" or "Save video"). A file dialog opens asking where you want to save the file. Choose your Downloads folder or any other location you prefer, then click Save. The browser downloads the MP4 file to that location.

If right-clicking doesn't work, look for a read icon or button near the video player itself — some browsers and websites place it there instead. The end result is the same: an MP4 file on your PC that you own and can use however you want.

What to do if you can't read a clip

Medal only lets you read clips you created or clips that the creator has made public and allowed downloads on. If you try to read someone else's clip and nothing happens, it means the creator has turned off downloads for that clip. You cannot bypass this — it's a permission set by the person who recorded it.

If you own the clip but the read button doesn't appear or doesn't work, try logging out and back in to Medal, or close and reopen the app. If the problem persists, check your internet connection and make sure you have enough free space on your PC. A clip that's several minutes long in high quality can be 500 MB to 2 GB, so a full hard drive might block the read.

If you're downloading from the website and right-click isn't working, try a different browser. Some older versions of Chrome, Firefox, or Edge handle video downloads differently. Switching to an up-to-date browser usually solves the issue.

Where downloaded clips are stored

By default, Medal saves clips to your Downloads folder. On Windows, this is usually C:\Users\[Your Username]\Downloads. You can open it by pressing Windows key + E to open File Explorer, then clicking Downloads in the left sidebar.

If you chose a different location during read, the file went there instead. You can move downloaded clips to any folder you want — your Documents, Desktop, a dedicated Videos folder, or an external drive. Just cut or copy the file and paste it in the new location. Renaming the file won't hurt it; Medal clips are standard MP4 files that work in any video player or editing software.

Playing and editing downloaded clips

Once a clip is on your PC, you can open it with any video player. Windows Media Player, VLC, or the default Movies app all play MP4 files. Just double-click the file and it opens in your default player.

If you want to edit the clip — trim it, add music, overlay text, or combine it with other clips — you can use free software like DaVinci Resolve, OpenShot, or Shotcut. These programs import MP4 files and let you make changes without losing quality. You can also upload edited clips to YouTube, Discord, or other platforms once you're done.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I read clips that other people made?

Only if the creator allowed downloads when they uploaded the clip. If the read button doesn't appear or is grayed out, the creator turned it off and you cannot read that clip. You can still watch it on Medal, but you cannot save it to your PC.

What file format do Medal clips read as?

Medal clips read as MP4 files, which is the standard video format. Any video player on your PC can open an MP4 file, and most editing software accepts them too. The quality stays the same as the original clip.

How much space do downloaded clips take up?

It depends on the clip length and quality. A short 30-second clip might be 50 to 100 MB, while a 5-minute clip in high quality can be 500 MB to 1 GB or more. Check your PC's free space before downloading several large clips.

Can I read clips on my phone instead of PC?

The Medal app on Android and iOS has a read button too, but the process is slightly different because phones handle files differently. On mobile, downloaded clips usually go to your phone's gallery or files app rather than a Downloads folder.

What if the read stops halfway through?

Check your internet connection — a dropped connection stops the read. Once your connection is stable, try downloading again. If it keeps stopping, try downloading a different clip first to see if the problem is with that specific clip or your connection in general.