Installing codecs compressor

A small mistake made by you might lead to extremely large output content and high computer resource usage. When choosing a video compressor from video editing software, check out what formats it support to compress and generate, and is there any explanation for each specification. As for how much storage space this kind of video compressors can save up for you, mostly it depends on the how you set up the output file. I chose:.

YouTube and original resolution for Shotcut. YouTube and original resolution on Windows Movie Maker. And below is what I found:. In the experienced hands, Shotcut can be used to make some serious video compression work. In addition to the impressive features in editing videos, it supports nearly every major video and audio codec and has a great compression ratio.

Almost everything you can do about compressing a video with a serious video compressor can get accomplished in Shotcut, though very possibly in a memory consuming and cumbersome way. It does provide you with the Preset tab when exporting the video, however, it juts lists up the supported codec, as like, HEVC main profile and H. These complicated terminologies are also making the adjustments on video parameters for decreeing video file size a process of error and trail for beginners. Just like any other NLE video editors that have timelines, you'll have to take some exploration to master all its nifty features.

But after I realized where the error happen and corrected it, everything went flawlessly. It doesn't come with the compression command, and you can't customize the video parameters. The good thing is, though it doesn't let you dig into settings much further, iMovie allows you to assign different quality grades to your video when exporting. To put plainly, you can throw up a video to iMovie, skip the editing steps, and pick up a relatively lower resolution, bitrate, and quality grade to get the job done.

Like most of other Apple software, iMovie has poor compatibility. It cannot compress MKV videos and many relatively rare video formats. But for the overall performance, iMovie is stable and fast. I have to be honest here, Windows Movie Maker is known to have limited capabilities regardless you are using it as a video editing software or a video compression software.

Regardless, I felt the need to mention it on this list because it is pre-installed to every Windows 7 computer and used to be one of the most popular and convenient MP4 compressor software for free. You'll be able to take the advantages of GPU acceleration tech to speed up the video compression process. Windows Movie Maker displays the estimated video file size when you select an exported file type which is very helpful for beginners get avoid of choosing the wrong file type.

Online video compressor rises in recent years in response to the needs of compressing videos from your browser without having to install third-party software.

However, I have to admit, they are very limited for serious video compression work. The fact is online compressors should be the last thing you want to consider. They have a high reliance on your network environment, and the majority of them only allow you to get an output of MP4 files. The strict limits on video size and quantities are also biggies.

If you are not put off by these limitations and stick on using an online video compressor, tools that accept a larger video and go compatible with a raft of video formats are always better to go. For those of you wishing to compress videos without installing extra video comprssor software, Freeconvert is for you.

It lets you compress a video by adjusting the size, changing the Max bitrate, or tuning the picture quality. However, Freeconvert doesn't guarantee you a smaller result. Another slightly vexing issue is the free Freeconvert video compressor doesn't allow you to compress video with a size larger than 1GB. If I have to choose one online video compressor, Freeconvert will be my option.

Freeconvert video compressor is more generous than the majority of online video compression software. The largest video file you can compress with it is up to 1GB. Better yet, it's completely free. OnlineConverter video compressor is the epitome of simple. Once you import a video to this online video compression software, you can enter the desired file size, and then hit Compress.

That's it. The drawback? It doesn't leave you any room to customize the basic video parameters. The supported video size is MB at maximum. Thus means, everything will turn to MP4 video after compression. Personally I don't like it's style interface.

And I don't know about you, but what's the purpose of a compression software that doesn't support to compress large video at all? Compared to all the nominated video compressors in this list, MP4Compress is perhaps the easiest option. To use it, all things you have to do is importing a video and hitting Upload Video File. As you might already expect, this MP4 compressor doesn't offer you options to select the compression ratio, bitrate, resolution, or other properties for your purpose.

Suppose you are not satisfied with the compressed video file quality or size, you have to change to another compression software, and restart the whole process.

However, don't worry too much. In most cases, it should satisfy your demand. No ads, and not require registration to use. MP4compressor works like many online picture compressor, limited but efficient. The higher the compression efficiency refers to a smaller size. What if you want to compress an H. Any better choice when you simply want to squeeze the size of your video without having to consider its compatibility? Suppose the source file is in H. The best video compressor that lets you make the transcode is VideoProc.

Meanwhile, it always keeps itself updated with the latest high entropy codec algorithm for offering you the best compression effecieny and lossless quality. Thus, very possibly, VVC is the future best target format when compressing video. Best examples of a video compressor that allows you to define the bitrate: VideoProc , Handbrake , Shotcut. The video bitrate in Mb Megabits is the amount of the bits that are processed in a second.

When other parameters of the video are the same, a higher bit rate equals a larger size and a higher quality. For instance, an uncompressed 2minutes, The same clip of video with a bitrate of 12Mbps costs you only The good part is, the large consumption in space doesn't trade you with the same grade of optimization in visual experience.

It's very difficult for our eyes to notice the difference between a 12Mbps and a 35Mbps HD video. Below is the recommended video bitrate for video in different resolutions that you can take a reference. The best video compressor that allows you to downgrade the resolution without losing quality: VideoProc. A video with a higher resolution gets more pixels to show the details of the picture, and that is why people now like 4K UHD and P videos.

However, it's hard for our eyes to notice the difference when you are watching a P video or P video on a smartphone, so is the same when watching 4K videos and P videos on an HD TV or computer. Thus you can simply downgrade the resolution from 4K to P and P, or shrink P to P to compress the video. The easiest video compressor that allows you to reduce the frame rate: Freemake Video Converter , VideoProc.

The high frame rate can bring you a true-to-life and smooth viewing experience when watching sports shows, video games, action movies, and other videos with fast motion content. However, suppose your videos are about landscapes, yoga courses, photo slideshows , and other relatively static images, turn to a low frame rate is a nice idea.

An application can install a compressor or decompressor or a function used as a compressor or decompressor by using the ICInstall function. This function creates an entry in the registry identifying the compressor or decompressor.

Your application or another application can search the registry to determine if the system contains a compressor or decompressor suitable for its data. Use ICInstall to install all compression and decompression drivers. An application can locate and open an installed compressor or decompressor by using the ICLocate and ICOpen functions. When an application finishes using a compressor or decompressor, it closes it by using the ICClose function.

An application can remove the registry entry for an installed compressor or decompressor by using the ICRemove function. This function removes the registry entry of a compressor or decompressor that is not currently loaded in memory. An application can restrict the use of a compressor or decompressor by installing, opening, closing, and removing it. Alternatively, to use a function internally as a compressor or decompressor without installing it in the registry, an application can use the ICOpenFunction function.

This function requires the calling application to have the address of the function to be used as a compressor or decompressor. When the application finishes using the function, it must close it by using ICClose. Because the function was not installed, the application does not need to remove the function from the registry. The internal structure of a function used as a compressor or decompressor should be the same as the DriverProc entry-point function used by installable drivers.

For more information about the DriverProc entry-point function, see Installable Drivers. An application installing a function as a compressor or decompressor must remove the function before the application is closed so other applications do not try to use the function.