Expert tutorials for reducing file sizes. Learn compression techniques that maintain quality while meeting platform requirements.
Get video clips under 25 MB (or 500 MB for Nitro) using HandBrake and FFmpeg. Includes optimal presets for gameplay and screen recordings.
Master CRF encoding, HEVC/H.265 conversion, and resolution tuning with HandBrake and FFmpeg. Reduce file sizes by up to 50%.
Step-by-step guide to get PDFs under 25 MB. Strip metadata, downsample images, and use built-in OS tools effectively.
Use H.265 for video (50% smaller than H.264), WebP for images (30% smaller than JPEG), and FLAC for lossless audio compression.
Lower bitrate = smaller file. For 1080p video, 5-8 Mbps is usually sufficient. For audio, 128 kbps MP3 is acceptable for most uses.
Reducing from 4K to 1080p cuts file size by ~75%. Most platforms and screens don't benefit from 4K anyway.
Remove EXIF data from images and metadata from PDFs. This can save 5-20% without affecting visible content.
Free, open-source video transcoder. Best for converting and compressing video files with advanced control.
Command-line tool for video and audio processing. Most powerful but requires technical knowledge.
Web-based PNG and JPEG compression. Excellent quality preservation with significant size reduction.
Industry standard for PDF manipulation. Built-in compression with quality control options.
PDF: Use "Reduce File Size" in Preview (Mac) or compress with Adobe
Images: Resize to 1920px width, save as JPEG 80% quality
Video: Convert to H.265, 720p, 2 Mbps bitrate
Gameplay: 1080p, 4 Mbps, H.264, 30fps for ~45 seconds
Memes: Convert GIF to MP4, saves 80% size
Screenshots: Use PNG-8 or convert to JPEG
Hero images: WebP format, 1920px max, lazy load
Thumbnails: 300px width, JPEG 70% quality
Icons: SVG for logos, PNG-8 for complex graphics