Reduce the file size of your video with VLC player | Tutorial

[@JoanneMomsen]

Wick Digital, your explanation was not only concise but also incredibly easy to follow. As someone who's been struggling with large video files, your tips were a game-changer for me. It's refreshing to come across content that manages to strike the perfect balance between simplicity and effectiveness. Thank you for sharing your expertise in such a clear and accessible manner. I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for more of your tutorials in the future!

[@RowingIsFun]

Wow, great guide. No bullsh*t, only useful information, and actual does what it promises. Thanks!

[@wickdigital]

Thank you! 🙏🏾

[@johnAmschler]

Thank you for this guide. Concise and time saving.

[@DY-Nasty_Nurse]

This was so simple and helpful, thank you!

[@JoanneMomsen]

I completely agree. 🙂 Thank you. 😘

[@kapa1611]

👍👍thanks works great

[@aaishaleonard8847]

Such easy instructions, no nonsense. I loved it. thank you

[@SniperB-g5h]

Thanks man, stuff actually works but one question: can I repeat process in the same video to keep reducing it's size?

[@wickdigital]

You're very welcome! You don't really need to repeat the process unless you want multiple videos that vary in size. If you want just one small video, adjust the bitrate accordingly... So if you want the size to be 50% smaller than the current size, reduce the bitrate by 50%. If you want it to be 70% smaller, reduce bitrate by 70% etc.

[@GradStudentTutorials]

Thanks for the awesome video. You're a lifesaver! :)

[@Mr.JanJasmin]

At 1:28, you talk about downsizing the resolution to 720p. all we'd have to do is change the width to 1280 and the height to 720. How do I find out the original height and width dimensions for DSCF videos? Or does that not matter? Or maybe the better question is how did you determine what size to downsize to? Also, you said 720P. What does P stand for?

[@dorathydestiny]

P-pixels

[@wickdigital]

You can find out the original video resolution but right clicking the file, properties then details. You can also do this in VLC player by clicking Tools then Codec info. Downsizing is personal preference. Most people would want the highest resolution possible unless there's a requirement for a lower resolution by the platform your uploading to. The P stands for "progressive" - which is what you would want for most videos. The alternative is "I" which stands for interlaced. Hope that helps.

[@Suyoggggg]

Does it work for larger files like 4gb and more and reducing the bitrate does it affect the video playback or video quality

[@wickdigital]

It will work with large files as well, however the video quality technically will be affected anytime you reduce the bitrate - most people won't notice a huge difference, unless they're video professionals.

[@peperinopom]

Many thanks it was so usefull for me! very clear!!

[@Kallamadama]

When I do this is only changes the video width but not the video height...

[@wickdigital]

When you select the resolution (1:28), Does the width and height have a value, or is one of them set to "auto"? If you're using the same resolution as the original video, then set everything to "Auto". If you're looking to change the final resolution, change both values in the width and height accordingly... e.g. for 1080p, Width 1920, Height 1080.

[@albertpalazon1788]

thank you god baby Jesus for this life saving tutorial

[@Mr.JanJasmin]

I just noticed that the compressed file is not a VLC file with the cone icon. Instead, I'm seeing a blue clapperboard icon with a pay button inside. When I clicked the compressed file to play it Windows Media Player opened and said the file couldn't be played because the format wasn't supported! Of course, it's not supported! I was trying to compress a VLC video into a compressed VLC video! Somehow it was converted as well as compressed. I also noticed before clicking the compressed file that the new bitrate wasn't displaying at all.

[@wickdigital]

Sorry for delayed response. When you selected the profile, did you select h.264 + mp3? If you did it should work in VLC as well. If the bitrate isn't showing up, the compression may have failed.

[@321JasonMackey]

Followed the instructions exactly, but it did not work for me.

[@wickdigital]

Sorry for the delay. There could be an issue with the file type. Try using Shutter Encoder.

[@tomkinsk7137]

Thank you. It was very helpfull 👍

[@asamanatananana]

I'm having trouble saving the new file... I choose a different folder, change the target file name so it's not the same as the original file and I still get a "you need to override the original file or dismiss the changes." Even if I choose to override, the process starts over and it asks again the same question.

[@jaguarofafrica]

I'm having this issue too

[@wickdigital]

Sorry for the delay. It's possible there's an issue with the file type. Try using Shutter Encoder. This may work better for you.

[@vathsauniverse]

Tq brother it helped me too much

[@abierjamal9851]

How to be sure that is in DH for youtube... May video are long and it soper hard to do them over and over again... Can you be sure that it's mad for video as screen saver for long video.

[@wickdigital]

If you want to save the video as a screen saver, the video will need to looped. Make the start and end of the video to be in the same spot. That should help make the loop look seemless. Hope that helps

[@garnetsteen]

What a helpful video. I agree with @JoanneMomsen 100%. Thank you for producing this.

[@KahdijaImari]

Thank you!!

[@markjohnson7360]

The music is very frustrating. Cant hear the voice track. Ahhhhhh!!

[@wickdigital]

Thank you for your feedback. And sorry for the frustration. I've uploaded a new video that includes the VLC instructions without the distraction. If you still need instructions on this, you can view it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpbQfouLj9lqadk The VLC instructions start at around 3:00.

[@nl4064]

the bad music is drownng out your voice

[@wickdigital]

Thank you for your feedback. I've uploaded a new video that includes the VLC instructions without the distraction. If you still need instructions on this, you can view it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpbQfouLj9lqadk The VLC instructions start at around 3:00.