ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -c:v libx264 -crf 18 -preset slow output.mp4

Category: Media & Conversion

ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -c:v libx264 -crf 18 -preset slow output.mp4

Encode a high-quality master file

Encodes a high-quality master file: CRF 18 is near-lossless for x264, and -preset slow maximizes compression at that quality. Expect big files and slow encodes, which is perfect for archiving before smaller delivery copies.
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