Claude by Anthropic
# Compress Video Efficiently reduce video file sizes for web and social media. ## Overview The Compress Video model is a specialized utility designed for marketing teams and ad agencies that need to balance visual fidelity with strict file size constraints. Whether you are preparing assets for programmatic ad networks, email marketing campaigns, or mobile-first landing pages, this tool leverages robust FFmpeg-based processing to downsize video files without compromising the core message of your creative. Unlike generic video converters, this model is optimized for the specific requirements of digital advertising. It allows users to define a target file size in megabytes, ensuring that your assets meet the technical specifications of ad platforms like Google Ads, Meta, or LinkedIn, which often have strict upload limits. By adjusting the quality preset, you can fine-tune the balance between compression ratio and visual clarity, making it an essential part of any high-velocity creative workflow. ## Use Cases * Preparing high-quality video ads for programmatic platforms with strict 5MB or 10MB file size limits. * Optimizing background hero videos for landing pages to improve page load speed and SEO rankings. * Downsizing video attachments for direct email marketing campaigns to ensure high deliverability. * Creating lightweight versions of video assets for mobile-only ad placements where bandwidth is a concern. * Batch-processing large video libraries into web-ready formats for internal asset management systems. * Reducing the footprint of social media video posts to ensure smooth playback on low-bandwidth connections. ## Parameters This model offers several configuration options to control the compression process. Please refer to the input parameters section for details on adjusting quality presets, specifying target file sizes in megabytes, and selecting output formats like MP4. ## Tips for Best Results * Start with the 'medium' quality preset; if the output file size is still too large, switch to 'low' before further adjusting your target size. * For high-motion video content, consider keeping the target size slightly higher to avoid compression artifacts like pixelation or ghosting. * Always verify the output against the specific technical requirements of your target ad platform, as some networks have specific bitrate requirements in addition to file size. * If you are compressing for web use, stick to the default MP4 format as it offers the best balance of compatibility and compression efficiency across all browsers. * Use the targetSizeMb parameter as a hard limit; the model will prioritize meeting this constraint over maintaining maximum visual fidelity. * For complex animations, try running a small test clip first to see how the compression algorithm handles your specific brand assets. ## About This model is powered by the renderer-worker service, utilizing the industry-standard FFmpeg framework to provide reliable, high-performance video transcoding. It is part of the Pixloop clip-editor suite, designed to streamline the technical aspects of video production for creative teams. By abstracting complex command-line operations into a simple, parameter-driven interface, it allows marketers to focus on content rather than technical specifications.
Model input reference derived from preset schema.
| Name | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| quality | select | No | "medium" | Quality preset (high=larger file, low=smaller file) |
| videoUrl | video | Yes | - | Input video file to compress |
| outputFormat | select | No | "mp4" | Output video format |
| targetSizeMb | number | No | 5 | Target file size in megabytes |