Posts tagged "ffmpeg"

Compare the real cost of running FFmpeg on AWS EC2 vs. a cloud API at 100 and 1,000 videos per day. Includes compute, storage, egress, and ops labor.

Learn the difference between FFmpeg -ss, -t, and -to flags, including input seeking vs output seeking. Real examples show why flag order changes your output.

Learn how to extract audio from video using FFmpeg CLI commands for MP3, WAV, and FLAC output. Plus how to extract audio via API without installing FFmpeg.

Compare FFmpeg API pricing models side by side. Real cost math for FFmpeg Micro, Shotstack, Mux, Cloudinary, and AWS MediaConvert at three workload sizes.

Learn how to create video slideshows from images using FFmpeg CLI and API. Covers frame rates, fade transitions, background audio, and common pitfalls.

Find the right FFmpeg CRF and preset for libx264, libx265, VP9, and AV1. Recommended settings per use case, real quality comparisons, and copy-paste commands.

Learn how to crop and resize video with FFmpeg using scale, crop, and pad filters. Includes CLI commands, API examples, and TikTok/Reels presets.

Learn how to change video speed with FFmpeg using setpts and atempo filters. Covers 2x speedup, slow motion, audio sync, and API-based processing.

Learn how to extract video thumbnails with FFmpeg using CLI commands and a cloud API. Covers JPEG, PNG, and WebP output with working code examples.

Learn how to use FFmpeg with Zapier for video processing automation. Call FFmpeg Micro API from Zapier webhooks. No native module needed.