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Automate video compression and thumbnail extraction on Supabase Storage uploads using Edge Functions and the FFmpeg Micro API.

Learn how to deinterlace video with FFmpeg using yadif and bwdif filters. Covers filter parameters, quality vs speed tradeoffs, and working CLI and API examples.

Skip installing FFmpeg in GitHub Actions. Use the FFmpeg Micro REST API to process video from any CI runner with one HTTP call, no binary setup needed.

Learn to loop video with FFmpeg using -stream_loop for fast, lossless repeats and the loop filter for frame-level control. Includes audio sync fixes and API examples.

FFmpeg can't run on Cloudflare Workers due to V8 isolate limits, bundle size caps, and WASM restrictions. The fix: call the FFmpeg Micro API from your Worker.

Learn how to use ffprobe to inspect video metadata (codecs, resolution, duration, bitrate) before processing. Practical workflow with JSON output examples and FFmpeg Micro API integration.

Why FFmpeg on AWS Lambda hits the 250MB layer limit, /tmp storage cap, and 15-minute timeout. Includes a working alternative using a managed FFmpeg API from your Lambda handler.

Complete reference for FFmpeg drawtext filter parameters including font control, positioning expressions, box and shadow styling, dynamic text, and API examples.

ffmpeg.wasm runs FFmpeg in the browser but crashes on large files, runs single-threaded, and fails on mobile. Learn where client-side breaks and when to use a hosted API.

Learn three ways to remove audio from video with FFmpeg: the -an flag for instant removal, replacing audio with silence for platform compatibility, and batch processing.