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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.

Learn three ways to concatenate videos with FFmpeg: the concat demuxer, concat filter, and concat protocol. Includes working CLI and API examples.

Learn how to compress video with FFmpeg using CRF, two-pass encoding, and preset tuning. Reduce file size by 50-80% without visible quality loss.

Learn how to trim and cut videos with FFmpeg using 3 proven methods. Extract specific sections, trim by timestamp or duration, and avoid quality loss. Step-by-step guide with examples.

Learn how to compress video using a cloud FFmpeg API with no server setup. Includes working code examples in cURL, Python, and Node.js.