Jan 30, 2026
Discover Hiway's latest video CMS updates: smart clipping, flexible monetisation, API access, and professional collaboration tools. Scale your content distribution effortlessly in 2026.
David Orman
CO-Founder & CEO
The world of video content moves fast, and we've been moving even faster. Over the past few weeks, we've rolled out a wave of features designed with one goal in mind: giving content owners total control over their assets without adding unnecessary complexity.
Whether you're managing a single feature film or a massive video library, here's what's now live on Hiway - your professional video content management platform, with all your tools in one place.
1. Centralised Video Content Management: Your Complete CMS
We've introduced a full-featured video CMS that allows you to manage every asset for your project in one centralised workspace. No more scattered files, expired download links, or version chaos.
Smart Clipping Technology
Create clips directly from master files and share them via SmartLinks - without duplicating files or wasting storage. This intelligent clipping system maintains your single source of truth whilst enabling flexible content distribution.
Benefits:
Instant clip creation from any master file
Zero file duplication across your library
Seamless SmartLink integration for instant sharing
Maintain quality without re-encoding
Dynamic Rights Control
Delete or restrict content instantly as rights windows change. Whether managing territorial restrictions, time-limited licences, or evolving distribution agreements, Hiway's dynamic rights management gives you instant control.
Key Features:
Instant content removal when rights expire
Geo-blocking and territorial restrictions
Time-limited access controls
Automated rights window enforcement
Global Subtitle Management
Upload and manage multiple subtitle files per title to reach international audiences. Support for SRT, VTT, and all major subtitle formats ensures your content is accessible worldwide.
Subtitle Capabilities:
Multi-language subtitle support
Automatic subtitle synchronisation
Closed captioning for accessibility
Real-time subtitle switching
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2. Flexible Video Monetisation and Distribution: Turn Views into Revenue
We're making it easier than ever to monetise video content across multiple revenue streams. From subscriptions for ongoing collections to rentals for transactional access, the choice is yours.
Multiple Monetisation Models
Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD)
Build recurring revenue with subscription-based access to your content library. Perfect for series, educational content, and exclusive member collections.
Transactional Video on Demand (TVOD)
Enable pay-per-view streaming and rental models with customisable pricing, viewing windows, and promotional codes.
Hybrid Monetisation
Combine subscription and transactional models to maximise revenue. Offer premium content as rentals whilst building a subscription base for your catalogue.
Growth Tools Built In
Referral Systems
Leverage your audience to drive growth with built-in referral tracking and reward systems. Automatically attribute new subscribers to referring users and manage commission structures.
Discount Codes and Promotions
Control rates, promo codes, and viewing windows with advanced promotional tools built directly into the platform. Create time-limited offers, bundle discounts, and exclusive access codes.
Professional B2B Distribution
SmartRooms for Screeners
Our new SmartRooms allow you to curate professional collections for screeners, sales agents, or paywalled experiences—all via a refreshed, ultra-clean SmartLink interface.
SmartRooms Features:
Password-protected screening rooms
Customisable branding and layouts
Granular access controls per viewer
Real-time viewing analytics
Professional presentation for sales and distribution
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3. Power Tools for Professional Video Teams
Large-scale production requires enterprise-grade tools. We've built features specifically for professional video hosting and high-volume content operations.
Hiway Sync: Desktop App for Massive Uploads
Our new desktop application is designed specifically for massive file uploads (40GB+). Hiway Sync handles large video files with resume-on-error capability, background uploading, and automatic metadata syncing.
Hiway Sync Capabilities:
Upload files over 40GB without browser limitations
Background uploading whilst you work
Automatic retry and resume on network interruptions
Batch upload hundreds of files simultaneously
Folder structure preservation
Metadata auto-detection and tagging
Granular Team Permissions
Manage your team with multi-user access control including role-based permissions for external partners, collaborators, and contractors.
Permission Levels:
Upload-Only Access: Perfect for production partners who deliver content but don't need full library access
View-Only Access: For stakeholders who need visibility without editing rights
Editor Access: Full content management without administrative controls
Admin Access: Complete platform control including billing and user management
Team Collaboration Features:
Assign specific projects to team members
Track who uploaded, edited, or deleted content
Audit trail for all platform activities
External partner access without sharing master accounts
API Access: Build Your Own Ecosystem
For those building custom workflows and integrations, you can now pull Hiway content directly into your own apps or sites via our comprehensive API.
API Capabilities:
RESTful API: Standard HTTP endpoints for all platform operations
Webhook Support: Real-time notifications for upload completion, encoding status, and viewer activity
Metadata Management: Programmatic access to all content metadata
Publishing Workflows: Automate content distribution across platforms
Analytics Integration: Pull viewing data into your own dashboards and reporting tools
Use Cases:
Integrate Hiway content into existing CMS platforms
Build custom publishing workflows with marketing automation tools
Create white-label video experiences powered by Hiway infrastructure
Automate content syndication to partner platforms
Connect viewing analytics to CRM systems for lead scoring
What's Coming Next: The Future of Video Distribution
We aren't slowing down. Very soon, we'll be launching features that further cement Hiway as the professional video platform for the blockchain era.
Content Syndication
Automatically distribute your content to partner platforms, streaming services, and licensing partners with automated syndication feeds. Set rules once, distribute everywhere.
Live Streaming via SmartLinks
Broadcast live events directly through SmartLinks with the same security, analytics, and monetisation capabilities you expect from Hiway's on-demand infrastructure.
White-Label Platform Option
Power your own branded video platform in clicks. Launch a fully customised streaming service with your branding, domain, and design - powered by the Hiway.
Coming Features:
Custom domain mapping
Complete brand customisation
Native mobile app support
Advanced analytics dashboards
Multi-currency payment processing
Why These Updates Matter: The Professional Video Platform Difference
The difference between basic cloud storage and a professional video hosting platform comes down to three questions:
Can it scale with your content output? Professional teams publish daily - sometimes hundreds of videos per day. Hiway handles high-volume operations without throttling or complexity.
Does it treat video as a business? Basic platforms store files. Hiway manages your video content business with monetisation, distribution, analytics, and protection built in.
Can you maintain control whilst scaling distribution? With SmartLinks, API access, and granular permissions, you control exactly who sees what, when, and how - across unlimited distribution channels.
Built by Creators, for Creators
If you're already using Hiway, thank you for the feedback that built these features. Every update comes from real conversations with filmmakers, distributors, and content creators who told us what they needed to succeed.
If you're new here, there's never been a better time to start.
Ready to take control of your content?
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About the Author
David Orman
CO-Founder & CEO
With a career that has taken me through venture capital, media, sport and digital content, I’ve picked up more stories than I can count, and too many I can't tell....