Video processing

Start with FFmpeg installation, then work through cropping and reducing video file size for the web.

1. How to install FFmpeg on Windows: a complete guide

   Install FFmpeg on Windows, verify the download, add the correct bin folder to your user PATH, and test the installation with a real encode and ffprobe.

2. How to crop images and videos with FFmpeg

   Crop a JPEG or MP4 with FFmpeg, choose exact coordinates or a centered square, verify the output, and batch-crop images with Bash.

3. How to compress video with FFmpeg

   Compress video with FFmpeg to H.264 MP4, tune CRF or a two-pass size budget, and check quality, audio, file size, and web playback requirements.