video file URL downloading file instead of opening it

Question

Hello,
Suddenly, without apparent reason, the URL link created after uploading certain video files starts downloading the files, instead of (what always happens), opening the file in a seperate webpage and playing it.

I've just uploaded 3 files. Two of the URL's created only download those files, the third one opens up in a seperate window and start playing as usual.

I don't understand why this happens. Is there anyone in this forum who can explain and tell me what I have to do to fix this issue?

Thank you for your input, tips, advise in this matter.

christiaano

JimmyDqv · Accepted Answer

Hi.

Check the Content-Type in S3, make sure it's correct. Since the file start to download and not playing, it sounds like the content-type can be wrong.

christiaano · Answer

Hi JimmyDqv,

Thank you for your prompt answer. Please, know I am not experienced in using S3.

Could you tell me which tab to click to get to that section where I can see the content-type, and which content-type it needs to be in order for it to play after clicking the URL?

That would be great!

Best,

christiaano

video file URL downloading file instead of opening it

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