

We call this process “compression.” In this article, you’ll learn what it is, some tips to keep in mind when doing it, and the compression workflows to follow across most major NLEs and transcoders. So you’ll be pleased to learn that you can significantly reduce the size of your video file, and therefore upload time, without losing any noticeable quality in the video.

Or maybe your NLE’s default export option left you with huge file size, and you’re unsure why. Whether to an audience, client, director or crew member, you might be hoping to present the very “best” version of your video file.

When your edit is finally complete and you’re ready to share your work online, the last thing you want is to wait hours just to upload.
