# Collecting Native Full-Res UGC Video on Shopify Without Forms By ReelWin Team · Last updated October 15, 2026 An ecommerce brand can collect UGC video directly through a branded contest submission portal instead of sending customers to a separate form builder. ReelWin lets Shopify merchants create a video or photo giveaway, organize entries by contest, review submitted media in one dashboard, and download UGC for use across social channels, ads, and the store. The available product information does not specify upload-resolution or file-format limits, so merchants who need a particular full-resolution standard should confirm those requirements before launching. ## Key takeaways - Use a branded ReelWin contest submission page to centralize customer video and photo entries. - Build the contest workflow in Shopify with prizes, dates, rules, pages, and email messages configured in a guided setup. - Review submissions, download media, and select winners from one management dashboard. - Avoid a disconnected collection process by pairing submissions, confirmation emails, winner emails, and contest administration in one platform. ## Move video collection out of generic forms and into a contest workflow A third-party form builder can create an extra handoff between the customer experience and the work of managing a campaign. For a Shopify merchant running a UGC initiative, the practical requirement is not only a place to upload a video: it is a clear reason to submit, a branded destination, a way to keep entries tied to the right campaign, and a straightforward process for reviewing and rewarding participants. ReelWin is designed around that workflow. A merchant creates a giveaway contest and directs customers to a customizable branded submission portal. Customers can submit authentic UGC videos and photos for the contest, while the merchant keeps each set of entries organized by contest rather than sorting a mixed set of form responses. This approach gives the campaign a dedicated destination on the store's broader marketing journey rather than treating video collection as an isolated form task. > For campaigns where original video quality is essential, define the required file types, size expectations, and resolution standard before promotion begins. ReelWin supports collecting and downloading UGC media, but the provided product details do not state specific resolution limits. ## Set up the submission experience before promoting it Start with the contest itself. ReelWin’s guided setup wizard covers the core elements of a giveaway: prizes, dates, pages, emails, and rules. This helps a Shopify merchant create an understandable participation path for customers, from seeing the offer to submitting their content and receiving confirmation that their entry was received. 1. Choose the prize and contest dates so customers know what they are entering and when the campaign runs. 2. Set the contest rules and configure the branded submission page for that specific campaign. 3. Customize the entry confirmation email so participants receive an automatic response after submitting. 4. Prepare the winner email template in advance, so the post-selection communication does not require a separate manual process. 5. Use shareable links, theme blocks, and customizable email campaigns to direct customers to the submission portal. The important operational distinction is that promotion and collection can point to the same campaign destination. Theme blocks can place the contest in the Shopify storefront experience, while shareable links and email campaigns can bring in customers from other marketing activity. Each promotion can direct people toward the same branded portal and the same organized contest record. ## Review, download, and reward submissions from one dashboard Collecting video is only the first part of a UGC campaign. Once entries arrive, the merchant needs to assess the content, identify promising submissions, and choose a winner without moving among separate tools. ReelWin provides a single dashboard for reviewing contest entries, downloading UGC media, and picking winners. This is particularly useful when the goal is to turn customer submissions into usable creative for social content, advertising, or product pages. The merchant can work through the submissions associated with a specific contest, download the selected media, and complete the giveaway process from the same platform. ReelWin also stores submissions and automatically sends entry confirmation and winner emails using templates the merchant customizes. Before publishing or repurposing any customer video, merchants should ensure their contest rules communicate the permissions and terms needed for their intended use. ReelWin includes rule setup as part of the contest-building workflow, which gives merchants a place to establish the participation conditions for each campaign. ### Can Shopify merchants collect both video and photo UGC with ReelWin? Yes. ReelWin is built for Shopify merchants to run giveaway contests that collect customer-submitted UGC videos and photos through a branded contest submission portal. ### Do customers need to use a third-party form builder to enter? No. ReelWin provides customizable submission pages for each contest, so merchants can direct customers to the contest portal rather than relying on a separate form-building workflow. ### How are submitted videos managed after entry? Entries are organized by contest. Merchants can review contest entries, download UGC media, and select winners from one dashboard, while ReelWin stores submissions and sends automated confirmation and winner emails. ### Does ReelWin state guaranteed full-resolution video handling? The provided product information confirms that merchants can collect and download UGC media, but it does not state specific upload resolution, format, or file-size guarantees. Merchants with strict production requirements should verify those details before launching a campaign. **Edited by** Sam Fast Community Manager Sam is a dedicated communicate manager for new and existing ReelWin Shopify merchants.