How do I compress video to post it on here? #asknostr
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Someone is making this tool you can try in TestFlight
https://testflight.apple.com/join/qgkAMPgU Nostr Build Shack
I ended up using this one. Not sure if I did it right. Take a look at my most recent post and let me know.
It's pretty low resolution, 360p, and still quite large, just over 500mb for 13 minutes.
I post movies on an alt account, and can get full 90+ minute films at higher resolution, with similar sizes.
What settings did you use?
Honestly don’t know. I was multi-tasking at the time. I opened the app, selected the video from my photos and hit the process button. Took about a minute to process. I tried to share it to Primal from the app but it wouldn’t work so I saved it back to photos, returned to Primal and uploaded from there. Pretty smooth, but the quality is not great. I’m sure it was user error.
Unfortunately iOS is where I'm the least helpful 😅
But I'm sure it's possible to do better.
I have seen other iOS users recommend this app.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/video-compressor-resize-all/id1520371417
720p is a good middle ground for file size and quality.
This guy has me muted so I'm only replying for others, but don't use 720p for most videos. That's way too high to load reliably for anything that isn't very still.
360p or less for maximum reliability, around 480 or 540p for a good balance.
nostr:nprofile1qqszyj87q5v2grh4yqf6hkvxq2lmwygdta2y6sl4dlj4ytnzwdvzlkcpp4mhxue69uhkyunz9e5k7tcpzpmhxue69uhkummnw3ezumt0d5hszxmhwden5te0wfjkccte9ehx7um5wfcxcetzwvhxxmmd9u3r7lzr. Depends on a couple of factors. I use a compressor app on my mobile phone usually. Here is some info:
Video compressor apps reduce the file size of videos, making them easier to store and share, with options available for mobile devices, web browsers, and desktop computers. Popular choices include the free software Handbrake and VLC for desktop, the web-based tool VEED.IO, and mobile apps like Video Compressor on Android and the Apple App Store.
For Desktop Users (Windows, Mac, Linux)
Handbrake: A powerful, open-source, and free video transcoder offering high-quality conversions and customizable features for professionals.
VLC Media Player: This versatile player can also be used to convert and compress video files, making it a great choice for a wide array of formats.
Freemake Video Converter: A good free option for PC users, known for its extensive format support.
For Mobile Users (Android & iOS)
Video Compressor by Inverse.AI: This app is recommended for mobile users, with specific versions available on Google Play and the Apple App Store.
Video Compressor by Henry (Android): An efficient app on Google Play for reducing video size and compressing single or multiple videos at once, according to Google Play.
Video Compressor & Converter (Apple): Found on the Apple App Store, this app offers preset compression profiles, the ability to trim videos, and conversion to other formats.