Your Stories, Now Seen! Firstory Brings Video on Apple Podcasts to APAC Creators!

Firstory is officially the first hosting platform in Asia-Pacific to support Apple Podcasts video. Whether you're in Taipei, Tokyo, Jakarta, or anywhere else in the world, you'll be able to bring your video content to Apple Podcasts directly from the Firstory dashboard — completely free.

Fresh Video, Broader Reach

Every step we take is inspired by our creators. This move into video podcasting comes directly from your feedback.

Your listeners are busy — commuting, multitasking, living their lives. This update lets them switch freely between video and audio based on their context.

Imagine this: someone is watching your show at home, then heads out the door. With a single tap, the episode seamlessly transitions to audio and keeps playing — no interruption.

This experience is powered by HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) technology, which automatically adapts playback quality to different network conditions. Whether your audience is on Wi-Fi or mobile data, they'll enjoy smooth viewing or listening.

Learn more about Apple Podcasts video

Why You Should Put Your Video on Apple Podcasts Now

Uploading video to Apple Podcasts through Firstory is completely free, and it delivers real growth from day one:

• Wider reach: Attract new audiences who prefer video, while keeping your existing audio listeners.

• Deeper analytics: Understand how your audience watches, listens, and engages across formats.

• Monetization-ready: Dynamic Ad Insertion (DAI) support is coming soon, so you can share in video ad revenue.

Zero cost, one upload, multiple formats — and you stay in control the entire time.

Learn more in the Apple Podcasts video FAQ

Ready to Upload? Choose the Path That Works for You

New to Firstory?

• Sign up or migrate to Firstory now to get ready for Apple's video podcast features.

Already a Firstory user, or have more than 10 video episodes?

• We've opened a dedicated channel to help you upload large volumes of video content quickly. Reach out via the chat window in the bottom-right corner of your dashboard, or email us at support@firstory.me.

We're entering a new era where stories are no longer just heard — they're seen. As the first platform in Asia-Pacific to support this feature, we can't wait to see how you'll use these tools to push past the boundaries of what a podcast can be.

Apple Podcasts is only the beginning. We're already working on video sync support for YouTube and Spotify, with the goal of letting you upload once from Firstory and publish everywhere.

The era of video podcasting is just getting started — and Firstory will stay right at the front of it.