Compress recipe
Compress MP4 with FFmpeg
Reduce MP4 file size with H.264 CRF compression.
Command
Use this when
- You want a smaller MP4 file for sharing or storage.
- You want a quality-based setting instead of a fixed target size.
- You need broad compatibility with browsers and devices.
Customize it
Generate FFmpeg commands to reduce video file size with CRF, codec, preset, and resolution controls.
Open Compress VideoParameter breakdown
-c:v libx264
Encodes video with H.264 for broad compatibility.
-crf 23
Controls quality and size. Lower values improve quality and increase file size.
-preset medium
Balances encoding speed and compression efficiency.
-b:a 128k
Sets a practical AAC audio bitrate for compressed video.