mailVU Features

mailVU provides the ability to record a video email at any time, and send it to recipients where they can open it at any time. There is no need for the sender and the recipient to be online at the same time.

mailVU video mail is private. Video emails are sent directly to recipients, with the sender having read notification and self-destruct options.

The sender can decide at any point in time to immediately delete the video email, even if they didn't put a self-destruct setting on the original message.

Feature Advantages of mailVU.com over YouTube and Skype

mailVU provides fast and easy recorded video mail to a specific person(s). Video emails arrive right in the recipient's email inbox for click-to-play. Users can set a self destruct condition on the recorded video, and retract a video email after it has been sent. No user account is needed, and no software download are required. Also, we do not require both parties to be online at the same time.

See the table below for a feature comparison against YouTube and Skype:

Feature	mailVU	YouTube	Skype
Price	Free	Free	Free
Ability to Record from webcam
Unlimited usage
Only one user needs to be online
Works in browser, no download required
Ability to send a link, not the large video file
Ability to retract video to prevent access
Private, no user account required to create videos
Specify deletion after x views
Specify deletion after x days
Recipient read notification

For step-by-step instructions on how to create a video mail read our blog post.

FREE Features

Record from webcam
This feature allows the user to record a video mail directly from their webcam. After finishing the recording the user can play the message back prior to emailing it.
Recording time limit
The recording time limit is 10 minutes.
Specify Self-Destruct Time Period
This feature allows the user to set a self destruct time of x days or x views.
Maximum storage time per file
The maximum time is 365 days, and the minimum time is 1 Day (or 1 view). If the user has not selected a self destruct date the video mail will be auto-deleted in 30 days.
Send email from mailVU server
This feature allows the user to send their video mail to anyone they wish, with no attachments, no cut and paste, and no extra effort required. Multiple video email addresses are separated with commas.
Copy Self and Read Notification
Users have the choice to copy their own email address on the video mail, and to mark if they want read notification. If the user choose to be notified they will receive an email every time their video is viewed.
Send Confirmation
The user will receive a confirmation email every time they send a video mail.
Retraction Option
If the user decides to retract a video email after it has been sent, click on the delete link in the Send Confirmation email. This will immediately delete the video.