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Video compression / quality

Video encoding

Updated over 2 weeks ago

All videos uploaded to our service are compressed and optimized for delivery over the Internet. We use the following settings:

Four copies created

We automatically create multiple copies of each video and stream the appropriate copy based on the user's Internet connection speed. This includes a 4K (2160p) version if the original video was in 4K. The player streams the appropriate quality video based on the viewer's screen and internet speed, but can be manually overridden by the viewer in the video player:

Encoding

The following chart contains our compression settings:

Quality

Pixels

Bitrate (kbps)

4K UHD (Ultra HD)

3840 x 2160 ("2160p")

Max 18,000
Min 7,500A
Audio 256

Full HD

1920x1080 ("1080p")

Max: 9,000
Min:
Audio 256

HD

1280x720 ("720p")

Max: 5,000
Min:
Audio 256

What quality should I upload?

You should upload the highest quality copy of the video that you have on file. Our system will then compress the videos using the optimum settings. You do not need to worry about the file type or codec since our system will re-encode your videos anyway.
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