MOV to HLS with ffmpeg
Learn how to convert MOV format videos to HLS format videos using FFmpeg in this step-by-step guide. Read about the benefits of adaptive bitrate streaming and when to use HLS versus MOV format.
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Video compression: What it is and why it matters for video streaming
Video compression is a process that reduces the size of a video file using tools called encoders. Encoders implement specific media codecs in order to achieve various degrees of video compression. Enco...
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MP4 to HLS with ffmpeg
Learn how to convert MP4 video files to HLS with ffmpeg for adaptive bitrate streaming
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HTML5 video players: Understanding the video tag
HTML5 is the most recent version of HTML and was transformative for video. Learn about HTML5 video players, features, benefits, and more.
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What is video encoding?
Learn all about video encoding, codecs, container formats, and how to use them to compress videos.
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Embed, DIY, or buy?
Understand the pros and cons of the 3 different ways to add video to your sites and applications.
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Video Codecs: What They Are & the Best Formats for Streaming
Video codecs like H.264, H.265, and VP9 compress video data for digital delivery. Here’s how they work and our list of the best codecs for streaming in 2024.
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How to Create WebM videos with FFmpeg
Learn how to create WebM video files with FFmpeg using the VP8, VP9 and AV1 codecs.
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Change video bitrate with FFmpeg
Learn how to adjust bitrates using FFmpeg's different options to optimise video for storage, streaming or any other purpose
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Extract audio from a video file with FFmpeg
Learn how to extract audio from video files in various formats FFmpeg
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How Adaptive Bitrate Streaming Helps Improve Video Playback
Adaptive bitrate streaming (ABR) is a technique for streaming video that adjusts video properties like bitrate and resolution to better fit the client's needs. By changing what quality of video segment...
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HLS Tags - Everything you need to know
Learn all about the HLS format and what all of those #EXT tags really mean in your M3U8 file
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