Video compression is a process that helps to significantly reduce its size for easy storage. Reducing the size of recordings with large sizes is recommended for easy storage and distribution. This article will discuss how to compress video without losing quality and what programs can be used for this.
Handbrake
One of the most popular and effective utilities for video compression. In addition to its main task, it supports the addition of subtitles, can clear the sound track of noise, and the image - of artifacts. Distributed free of charge. Let's take a closer look at how to compress video in HandBrake.
Program Basics
You can download either a single file or an entire folder. To use the panel on the left or just drag the video into the marked window. After that, you can immediately specify the location to save the converted file by selecting Browse below.
Before starting work, it is worth noting that a large number of presets are built into the program that will help compress the video in a few clicks. Just select the desired preset and click Start Encode.
The first section - Summary - shows information about the video. After reviewing it, make sure before converting that all parameters are configured correctly. Choose the format you want to receive on the output (MP4 and MKV are available)
In the Dimensions section, you can change the height and width of the video. By reducing them, you will reduce the file size.
Particular attention should be paid to the Video section, since for the most part, the final result depends on its configuration:
- On the right in the section is a slider that controls the quality of the picture. It’s best to choose the best option through experimentation, but if this option doesn’t work, you can turn to presets again - find the right one and left-click on it. The program will set the optimal settings, including for quality. It is worth considering that when you move the slider to the right, the video size will increase along with the quality.
- Also in this section it is proposed to select a video codec and set the FPS value (number of frames per second). The most common codec is H.264, so it is reasonable to choose it. For FPS, it is recommended to set the same value as in the original video.
Consider the Audio section. If you work with a full-length film, there is a chance to see several tracks with different languages. Delete all unnecessary tracks, leaving one. Configure Mixdown for your device.
HandBrake Results
With the HandBrake program, you can easily compress the video size 2-3 times without serious damage to quality. If you want to compress the file as much as possible, you will have to sacrifice quality, but the result will be impressive - the size can be reduced by more than 10 times. The program is easy to learn and undemanding to computer resources. The full version of HandBrake is available for Windows, Mac and Linux on the official website for free.
Movavi Video Converter
Movavi Video Converter is a serious utility from a well-known development team in the field of amateur video processing that provides an impressive set of actions. In addition to compressing and converting one or several video files into various formats and under various devices, adding subtitles, a watermark, editing, color correction and many other useful functions that will help optimize the video are available.
How to compress video to Movavi Video Converter
To upload a video, simply drag it to the program window or click "Add Files" in the upper left corner. If you want to edit the video, click on the "Tools" button and perform the necessary manipulations.
Like HandBrake, Movavi Video Converter is rich in various presets that tell you how to compress video to a specific format or for any device quickly and efficiently.
In the initial window, select the output format by clicking on the settings icon in the lower left corner. Put the desired format, select the H.264 codec (or any other at your discretion), adjust the display size. Customize the Audio section as desired.
For more precise adjustment, it is worth choosing "Advanced settings". Now let's move on to choosing the desired ratio of file size and quality. Click on the button marked with an arrow in the screenshot above.
Choose your preferred size based on quality tips. You can convert a small test fragment for a given number of minutes to make sure that the quality is consistent.
Results of working with Movavi Video Converter
The program is perfect for users looking for an answer to the question of how to compress video quickly. However, the conversion speed may affect the quality. You can adjust this parameter in the output format settings by selecting "Advanced settings". The rest of Movavi Video Converter pleases the eye with a pleasant and intuitive interface and rich functionality. The cost of a simple converter for personal use is 990 rubles, the cost of a premium converter is 1290 rubles, but a trial version for 7 days is available for free on the official website. Please note that in the converted video the Movavi watermark will periodically pop up on the screen. The program works with Windows and Mac.
The video size has decreased by almost 2 times.
Videoshow
Two popular programs that help compress video to PC users were discussed above. But owners of smartphones on the Android platform also have the ability to compress video. The Videoshow program can help with this.
Videoshow is a full-fledged video editor for Android. The program allows you to shoot video, cut out excess fragments, make slide shows, apply effects and, of course, perform compression.
How to compress videos in Videoshow on Android
Open the program, in the "Tools" section, select "Compression" and find the video you want. The program will immediately offer to crop it. Do it as you wish. Click on the arrow in the upper right corner and select the desired quality.
Now it remains to save the video in the gallery or immediately share it on social networks. This can be done.
Results of working with Videoshow
The program is small in size, but can help significantly compress the video size. The developers offer to try a free trial for 3 days and buy a license for future use. The size was reduced almost 4 times.