What video format works for uploading to this site?

[Jay1646]

Tried to upload a blog video, but I guess the format won't allow for it to be shown on here (or maybe because it's 98 mbs??)

 

What is a good video format that allows for easy embedding?? Thanks

[sunhawken]

Use .mp4 and ezgif just downsize it.

[Carabosse]

I use ffmpeg and vp9 encoding (works well on this site and most others). I'd typically use a command as below:

 

ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -c:v libvpx-vp9 -r 60 -s 1024x576 -crf 24 -b:v 800k -c:a libvorbis output.webm

 

-c:v libvpx-vp9 is vp9 format. It should play natively in chrome and firefox.
-r is framerate
-s is resolution
-crf is constant rate factor. I like 23-24 for nice quality. You can set a lower value (higher quality) but it will increase encode time quite a bit.
-b:v 800k is whatever you want your target bitrate to be. What you pick here will be determined mostly by resolution. Try it and see what looks ok.
-c:a libvorbis is the audio codec. Use this if using vp9. For no audio use -an.

 

Here's video I encoded this way. 150 seconds, 1024x576 resolution, 60 frames. Only 15mb. With tweaks it could be half that size or less with little noticeable quality loss.