Learn about video processing, FFmpeg workflows, automation, and scaling tips.
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.
Drag a slider to compare the same frame at every CRF value, with file sizes. Recommended constant rate factor settings and presets for libx264 and libx265.
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.
Learn 4 ways to use FFmpeg with Node.js: child_process, fluent-ffmpeg, ffmpeg.wasm, and a cloud API. Working code, common pitfalls, and when to use each.
Learn how to convert MP4 to GIF using FFmpeg with palette generation for high quality and small file sizes. CLI examples, file size tips, and API method.
Concatenate, merge, join, and combine videos with FFmpeg via the concat demuxer, filter, and protocol. Fix codec mismatches, audio sync, and stream errors.