MDPI Video Abstract Submission Guide

MDPI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute) is one of the world's largest open-access publishers, operating more than 400 peer-reviewed journals across science, technology, engineering, medicine, and the social sciences. MDPI actively encourages video abstracts for accepted papers, and they are prominently displayed on article pages — making them a valuable tool for increasing the visibility and citation impact of your research.

MDPI accepts video abstracts in MP4 format (H.264 codec). The recommended length is 1–5 minutes. Resolution should be at least 720p. MDPI hosts video abstracts on their own platform and also links to author-uploaded versions on platforms such as YouTube or Vimeo.

MDPI strongly recommends adding subtitles to your video abstract for accessibility. An SRT subtitle file uploaded alongside the video is the preferred approach.

MDPI recommends that video abstracts cover: the research question or problem, the methods used, the main findings, and the significance or practical implications. MDPI journals span many disciplines, so the language should be accessible to researchers outside your immediate specialism. Avoid technical acronyms without explanation.

SciReel generates a structured, narrated video abstract that covers all the sections MDPI recommends, exported as an MP4 with SRT subtitles and a written transcript. Because SciReel reads the full PDF, it draws on the actual content of your paper rather than just the abstract — producing a richer, more accurate summary that reflects the genuine depth of your research.

To submit a video abstract to MDPI, log into the MDPI Submission System and navigate to your accepted paper. Under 'Supplementary Materials', upload your MP4 file and SRT subtitle file. MDPI editorial staff will review the video before publication. You can also upload your video to YouTube and provide the URL during submission — MDPI will embed the video on the article page.