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How to STOP your videos from getting compressed on TikTok! (2024 Best HandBrake Settings)

Film & Animation

Introduction

If you’ve ever uploaded a video to TikTok that exceeds 50 MB, you might have noticed a significant drop in quality due to the platform's automatic compression. But fear not! You can take control of your video quality by compressing your videos yourself before uploading. In this article, I’ll walk you through a step-by-step guide on how to use Adobe After Effects and HandBrake for optimal video rendering without losing quality.

Step 1: Render Your Edit in After Effects

  1. Open After Effects: Launch the application where you edited your video.
  2. Render Settings: Click on Ctrl + M to access the render settings. Ensure your settings match the optimal configuration for high-quality export.
  3. Render Your Video: After confirming your settings, go ahead and render your edit. You should end up with a video file that is larger than 50 MB, which we will later compress.

Step 2: Compress Your Video with HandBrake

  1. Download HandBrake: If you don’t have HandBrake installed, visit the official website (link in the description) and download the software. HandBrake is a free and powerful video transcoder that you can use for this purpose.
  2. Import Your Edit: Open HandBrake and drag the rendered video file into the application.
  3. Preset Selection: By default, the file might be quite large. Change the preset at the top to Production Max. This will help maintain the best quality during the compression process.
  4. Adjust Quality Settings: Next, go to the Video tab, and adjust the Constant Quality slider to 20.
  5. File Naming & Location: Click to rename your edit and select a save location that works for you. Let's be honest, no one really wants to keep their videos in the standard videos folder.
  6. Start the Encoding Process: Finally, click on the Start Encode button. HandBrake will take a few minutes to complete the processing, and once finished, you’ll see a significantly smaller file size in your designated folder.

Step 3: Check Your Results

After completing the steps above, navigate to the folder you saved your compressed video in. You'll be pleased to find that the file size is dramatically reduced without any noticeable loss in quality when compared to the original export from After Effects. Now you can upload this video to TikTok with confidence, ensuring that it remains pristine and avoids detrimental compression.

And that’s it! You can find my TikTok linked in the description, and if you enjoyed this guide, don’t forget to like and subscribe. This way, you’ll always have the best settings ready for TikTok uploads!

Keyword

Keywords: TikTok compression, HandBrake settings, After Effects, video rendering, video quality, video compression, production max preset.

FAQ

Q: What is HandBrake?
A: HandBrake is a free and open-source transcoder for digital video files that allows you to convert and compress video while maintaining high quality.

Q: Why should I compress my video before uploading to TikTok?
A: Compressing your video before uploading prevents TikTok's automatic compression, which can drastically reduce video quality.

Q: What file size should my video be to avoid TikTok compression?
A: Your video should be under 50 MB to prevent TikTok from compressing it.

Q: Will I lose quality when using HandBrake?
A: By using the recommended settings, including the Production Max preset and a constant quality setting of 20, you can compress your video without losing quality.

Q: How long does it take to compress a video with HandBrake?
A: The time required to compress a video with HandBrake can vary depending on the size of the file, but it usually takes a few minutes.