How to Compress a Video

Upload Restrictions on StreamLadder:

• Free Users: 250 MB
• Silver Users: 1 GB
• Gold Users: 2 GB

If your video exceeds these limits, you'll probably get the following message:

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In this case, you will need to compress the video before uploading it. This guide will walk you through different methods to compress videos while maintaining quality.

How can compressing your videos help?

Video compression helps reduce the file size of your video without significantly losing quality. 

Method 1: Using Free Online Video Compressors

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Select a Free Online Video Compressor
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   • Online Video Compressor 
2. Upload Your Video
   • Open the compressor tool.
   • Upload your video file (either drag and drop or choose from your computer).
3. Adjust Compression Settings
4. You can set a target file size if the tool allows. For example, if you're a Free user, set the size to 250 MB or below.
   

1. Download the Compressed Video
   • Once the compression process is done, download the compressed video.

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Method 2: Compressing with Adobe Premiere Pro (For Professional Users)

If you have access to professional editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro, you can compress videos during export.

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Open Your Video in Premiere Pro
   • Open Premiere Pro and load the project.
2. Go to Export Settings
   • Go to File > Export > Media.
3. Choose H.264 as Format
   • In the Format dropdown, choose H.264.
4. Set Bitrate Settings
   • Scroll down to the Bitrate Settings section.
   • Use a target bitrate between 4 Mbps and 10 Mbps for reasonable quality with smaller file sizes.
5. Export Video some
   • Click Export and Premiere Pro will compress your video based on the settings.

Tips:

• Reduce Resolution and Frame Rate in the export settings to shrink file sizes further.