> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://cotovan.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # How to Select a File from Projects and Use as Podcast Episode in Riverside - URL: https://cotovan.com/post/how-to-move-a-video-from-projects-to-hosting-in-riverside/ - Published: 2026-02-17T09:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-02-17T11:15:33.000Z - Author: Cristi Cotovan - Tags: Riverside.FM Articles If you've uploaded a video to **Projects** in [Riverside](https://cotovan.com/riverside) and want to use it as a podcast episode in **Hosting**, here's how it actually works. ## You Don't Move Files — You Select Them Riverside doesn't have a "move to Hosting" feature. Instead, when you create a new episode in Hosting, you **choose** which file to use from your existing projects. Your files stay in Projects — Hosting simply references them. ## How to Create an Episode from an Existing Project 1. Go to **Hosting** in the Riverside sidebar 2. Click **New Episode** 3. In the new episode dialog, you'll see two options: **Choose Riverside file** and **Upload new file** 4. Click **Choose Riverside file** 5. A popup window appears where you can **filter and browse your projects** 6. Select the edit or export you want to use as the episode media 7. Fill in the episode title, description, and publish Here's what the new episode dialog looks like — notice the "Choose Riverside file" option on the left: ![Riverside new episode dialog showing 'Choose Riverside file' and 'Upload new file' options](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5b/aa/5baa4306-14e9-442c-8242-49463a36912f/content/images/2026/02/photo_1771326241452.jpg) Riverside new episode dialog showing 'Choose Riverside file' and 'Upload new file' options After clicking "*Choose Riverside file*," a popup lets you search and filter through all your projects to find the right edit or export: ![Riverside 'Select file' popup showing project thumbnails with search filter and 'All projects' dropdown](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5b/aa/5baa4306-14e9-442c-8242-49463a36912f/content/images/2026/02/photo_1771326280683.jpg) Riverside 'Select file' popup showing project thumbnails with search filter and 'All projects' dropdown ## Important: You Need an Edit or Export First There's one catch — you **can't use raw recordings** (whether recorded or uploaded into a project) directly as an episode. You must first create at least one **edit** from the recording, or upload a file right there and that will be used as the episode media file. Once you have an edit, that edit can be selected as the episode media. If you uploaded a video and haven't edited it yet: 1. Open the project in **Projects** 2. Click **Edit** to create a new edit (even if you don't change anything) 3. Now go to **Hosting → New Episode** and the edit will appear in the file picker ## Quick Summary - There's **no "move" option** from Projects to Hosting — that's by design - You **select existing edits/exports** when creating a new episode - Raw recordings need at least **one edit** before they can be used - The project picker has **filters** to help you find the right file New to Riverside's hosting feature? Check out my complete guide: [Migrate & Host Your Podcast on Riverside — Complete Step-by-Step GuideNow you can host your podcast on Riverside and you can stop juggling downloads and uploads between recording, editing and distribution. This step-by-step guide shows exactly how to do it.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5b/aa/5baa4306-14e9-442c-8242-49463a36912f/content/images/icon/Cristi-2-14.jpeg)Cristi CotovanCristi Cotovan![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5b/aa/5baa4306-14e9-442c-8242-49463a36912f/content/images/thumbnail/45cf0b24-419b-43d2-bd72-188fc6cf15d8.jpg)](https://cotovan.com/post/migrate-host-podcast-on-riverside-guide/) If you’re eager to learn more about Riverside and wish to have ****a one-on-one Riverside coaching session**, feel free to [book a call with me](https://cotovan.com/coaching). I’m here to help you with any questions you have and to guide you through the best workflows, tips, workarounds, or just answer any questions you may have! [Book a session ](https://cotovan.com/coaching) ## Free Riverside Tips, Tricks, and Training in Your Inbox I create regular training content on [Riverside.fm](https://cotovan.com/riverside) \- if you're trying to learn the platform, I intend to teach all the ins and outs. Subscribe here and when a new article or video goes live, you'll be the first to know! Subscribe for free Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.