Shrink Videos Without Losing Quality
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This tutorial demonstrates how to compress large video files using VLC Media Player without losing quality. The video shows a step-by-step process to reduce a 96 MB file to just 16 MB using free built-in conversion settings.
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Goal: Reduce video size without quality loss
The video demonstrates reducing a 96 MB file to 16 MB using VLC.
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Step 1: Open VLC and select Convert/Save
Open VLC, click Media > Convert / Save, then add the video file.
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Step 2: Select the conversion profile
Choose 'Video – H.264 + MP3 (MP4)' profile for good compression.
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Step 3: Configure codec settings
Under Video codec, keep H.264; under Audio codec, select MP3 at 128 kbps.
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Step 4: Choose destination and start
Set destination file, rename, and click Start to begin compression.
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Result: Significant size reduction
Original 96 MB reduced to 16 MB, a reduction of over 80%.
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Click the settings icon next to the profile. Under 'Video codec', ensure H.264 is selected. Optionally adjust resolution.
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What software is used to reduce video size in this tutorial?
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What software is used to reduce video size in this tutorial?
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VLC Media Player
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Which menu option in VLC is used to start the conversion process?
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Which menu option in VLC is used to start the conversion process?
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Media > Convert / Save
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What profile should be selected in VLC for good compression and quality?
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What profile should be selected in VLC for good compression and quality?
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Video – H.264 + MP3 (MP4)
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Which video codec is recommended in the settings?
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Which video codec is recommended in the settings?
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H.264
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What audio format and bitrate are suggested for better audio quality?
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What audio format and bitrate are suggested for better audio quality?
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MP3 at 128 kbps
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What was the file size reduction achieved in the demo?
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What was the file size reduction achieved in the demo?
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From 96 MB to 16 MB (over 80% reduction)
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💡 Key Takeaways
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Selecting the right profile
Choosing 'Video – H.264 + MP3 (MP4)' is key to balancing compression and quality.
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File size reduction result
The demo shows a reduction from 96 MB to 16 MB, demonstrating the effectiveness of the method.
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Resolution scaling
Scaling down resolution is a simple way to further reduce file size without major quality loss.
2:01Full Transcript
[00:00] [Music] hello guys how are you doing hope you're
[00:09] to convert any big size videos into smaller size without losing quality
[00:19] jumping to the tutorial I request you to subscribe
[00:25] you can support me guys if you want to reduce
[00:30] do that easily for demo purpose I have downloaded
[00:38] size I have to use VLC Media Player app so that
[00:46] open the VLC player if you don't have installed
[00:52] it now let me open the VLC media player so once
[01:02] on the left top Corner click on that there you
[01:09] new window po up click on the add menu so once
[01:15] to downloaded and located in the downloads so
[01:22] and hit open so once you select the video click
[01:28] will open here here on the profile select the
[01:39] so make sure you have selected this profile so
[01:46] here so select that now we have selected MP4
[01:53] have selected h264 option and also you can select
[02:01] it as simple go to the resolution and click on
[02:08] audio codex if you keep the original audio track
[02:15] it and make sure you have selected MP3 format for
[02:25] kb per second and remaining is same and once you
[02:32] have to select the destination file select
[02:38] to rename it for any name let me rename by just
[02:46] profile and destination file hit start button then
[02:53] bar leave for a while to complete [Music] it is
[03:02] we have to see the reduced file okay this is
[03:09] size and this is the exported file after the
[03:17] MB previously and after the conversion you can
[03:25] we have reduced the video file up to 500 sent
[03:34] so that's it guys this was the quick and simple
[03:41] media player for free hope this video helps you if
[03:47] my channel and hit the Bell icon well I trust
[03:52] bye-bye