How to compress larger videos to smaller size without losing quality ! HANDBRAKE TUTORIAL

How to Compress Larger Videos to Smaller Size Without Losing Quality! Handbrake Tutorial

Compressing a video file without losing its quality can be crucial, especially if you need to share it on social media, upload it to YouTube, or send it to a friend. Often, when you export a video from After Effects or other editing software, the file size is quite large. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you compress video files efficiently using Handbrake.

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Open Handbrake:

   • When you first open Handbrake, you'll see an option to either click on the "File" button to locate your video file or just drag and drop the video into the software.

2. Load your Video:

   • Once your video is loaded, a window will pop up displaying your video. For instance, I have a 400 MB video file that I used for a competition.

3. Adjust Dimensions:

   • Go to the "Dimensions" tab.
   • Ensure there are no fluctuations in the settings; all values should be zero (e.g., 0 0 0 0). If there are any issues, switch to "Custom" mode and manually set them to zero. When correctly set, you can switch back to "Automatic."

4. Configure Filters:

   • Go to the "Filters" tab.
   • Make sure "Deinterlace" detection is off and "Deinterlace" itself is also turned off.

5. Set Video Parameters:

   • Move to the "Video" tab.
   • Ensure your frame rate is set to "Same as Source" and "Constant" to avoid issues with video synchronization.
   • Select the "Encoder Preset" to "Placebo" if you want no quality loss at all. For most cases, "Very Slow" works well enough and gets the job done efficiently.

6. Specify Destination:

   • Choose where you want to save your compressed video by clicking on the "Browse" button and selecting the destination folder.

7. Start Encoding:

   • Click on the "Start Encode" button to begin the compression process.
   • The time it takes will depend on your computer's processor and RAM.

8. Check Results:

   • Once the encoding is complete, the compressed video should maintain about 99% of the original quality, making it almost identical to the source.

That's it! Your video is now compressed and ready for use without significant quality loss.

Keywords

• Compress video
• Handbrake tutorial
• Video file size
• No quality loss
• Export from After Effects
• Social media upload
• Video encoding
• Constant frame rate
• Encoder preset
• Placebo
• Very slow

FAQ

Q1: What is Handbrake? A1: Handbrake is a free and open-source tool for converting and compressing video files without significant quality loss.

Q2: Why should I use "Very Slow" or "Placebo" encoder presets? A2: These presets ensure minimal quality loss during the compression process. "Placebo" offers the best quality with the least loss, while "Very Slow" is generally good enough for most needs.

Q3: How do I ensure my video maintains the original frame rate? A3: Set the frame rate to "Same as Source" and choose "Constant" in the Video tab settings.

Q4: What should I do if the video dimensions fluctuate? A4: Go to the "Dimensions" tab, switch to "Custom" mode, and manually set all the values to zero before reverting to "Automatic."

Q5: How long will the encoding process take? A5: The duration depends on your computer's processor speed and available RAM. Faster processors and more RAM will shorten the encoding time.

By following these steps and tips, you can easily compress large video files using Handbrake without losing much quality.