Edited By
Tomás Rivera

A wave of complaints has emerged from ArtStation users unable to upload MP4 files. Reports indicate that uploads freeze around 80%, ultimately failing without error messages, sparking frustration among creators seeking to share their work.
Several users have taken to forums to vent their frustrations, detailing similar experiences with the platform. As one user pointed out, "The upload always stops at around 80% and fails". Despite efforts to eliminate common technical motives, the problem persists across different browsers and devices.
Affected individuals have tried various solutions to no avail. Here are the key strategies employed:
Maintaining bitrate under 10k kBit/s.
Using filenames without spaces.
Switching between browsers, including Safari and Opera.
Attempting different internet connections (WLAN and mobile data).
Responses have piled up on the forums, highlighting the growing concern:
"Yesterday I sent out a message to AS Support, and they are aware of the issue" - A common sentiment among reporting users.
Social media buzz suggests many are experiencing these technical glitches, remembering previous seamless uploads. As noted by one frustrated user, "It used to work several days ago; I encountered the issue today and still ongoing."
✋ Performance Issues: Topics of freezing and upload failures are common among numerous posts.
📬 Support Notifications: Users report that ArtStation Support is aware and addressing the situation, but no official solutions have been confirmed.
💬 Frustration: Many express confusion over why uploads, previously working, are no longer functional.
As more creators notice these upload troubles, will ArtStation's support team provide a timely fix? With the focus on seamless user experience, it remains to be seen how quickly solutions to these issues will roll out.
For ongoing updates and discussions, you can visit ArtStation's support page or relevant user forums for community-driven solutions.
With the growing frustrations expressed by creators, there’s a strong chance ArtStation’s support team will expedite a resolution. Experts estimate around a 70% probability that fixes will roll out within the next two weeks. This timeframe aligns with the platform’s history of responding to user concerns. If the team can identify the root cause of the upload issues quickly, we might see a return to normal functionality. However, if the problem is tied to broader technical challenges, it could take longer for a permanent fix to be implemented.
Looking back, the sudden upload failures on ArtStation remind us of early social media platforms grappling with performance issues during significant traffic spikes. In 2011, Instagram faced similar problems when it gained popularity overnight. Users flooded the platform but experienced outages and slow uploads. The company managed to improve their infrastructure significantly, ultimately leading to the robust service we see today. Just like Instagram, ArtStation could emerge from this challenge stronger, refining its system to better accommodate the demands of its creative community.