FFmpeg Codec Encoder

Command generator for video encoding. Choose between libx264, libx265, and libvpx-vp9 with CRF and bitrate controls.

Best for archiving and general use.

ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -c:v libx264 -crf 23 -c:a aac output.mp4

Note:-crf 23 is the default quality. Range is 0-51. Lower is better quality. 18 is visually lossless.

Ensure playback on QuickTime/MacOS.

ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -c:v libx264 -pix_fmt yuv420p -c:a aac output.mp4

Note:-pix_fmt yuv420p forces the pixel format to YUV 4:2:0, which is required for compatibility with many players.

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