This article is dedicated to everyone who wants to reduce the size of the video file. For example, to watch a movie on your phone or on another mobile device. As a rule, the memory on such gadgets is limited to a few gigabytes, so video compression will allow you to download as many files as possible. The article will present some programs from this category, allowing to reduce the size of films or videos.
Training
Before you start reviewing the utilities, you need to understand how video is compressed. This process is called "conversion", because in most cases you only need to change the format of the video clips, and its size will decrease by several times. For example, a regular one and a half hour movie recorded in DVD format will occupy more than 5 gigabytes. But if you convert this file, for example, to mp4, then it will weigh no more than 1 GB. As you can see, the difference is significant, and it will be especially noticeable when saving the file on mobile devices. It should only be said that video compression without loss of quality is almost impossible. If the film is viewed on a small screen, the difference will not be felt, but if you open this file on a large monitor, then various flaws will be visible here.
Pazera Video Converters Suite
I decided to start the review with a representative of "simplified" programs. There are several small utilities that are combined into one application. Each individual program is designed to work with a specific video file format. Users are given the choice of a minimum set of settings that allow them to control color, sound and other parameters. The editor interface does not shine with design ideas. The program does not even have any images. Text control only. For those who need to quickly change the file format and thereby compress the video, this utility is ideal. The editor is free, there is no Russian translation. The weight of the program is 33 megabytes.
Ffcoder
This application is the exact opposite of the previously described utility. Operations such as changing the format, easy retouching, video compression are at the highest level. In one program, developers managed to combine various applications from the CLI category, adding a nice graphical interface to them . Of the advantages of this software, you can highlight a rich set of a variety of settings. There are codec settings, advanced video configurations, rendering and much more. The built-in tool allows you to change the format and work with the most popular types of videos. Among the minuses, you can highlight the fact that you need to additionally install some programs, namely: Microsoft.NET Framework 2.0 and Nero AAC codec. Although if you have an Internet connection, then FFCoder will do everything in automatic mode.
XMedia Recode
The first utility from this review is designed to a large extent for beginners. The second program has been created for more advanced users. Well, this editor is a cross between these two extremes. There is almost everything, but little by little. Even an inexperienced user can manage this editor. Although even already "experienced" users can find useful functions in this application. The program is controlled by a classic interface, which hides many settings. Video compression can be done with a few keystrokes. Although, if desired, you can select many parameters and additional settings.