I recorded a 17-minute 8K video on a Samsung Galaxy S23 during a birthday party, and it's about 10GB in size. I managed to get it to a PC, but I don't have a USB-A to USB-C cable to transfer it directly to my Samsung Galaxy A53. I also tried using a USB pen, but it's too old for such a large file. I'm looking for a way to compress this video so that it maintains good quality but can fit on a USB drive or be easily transferable. Any suggestions?
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If you're looking to fit the video onto a USB pen, you might consider formatting the USB drive to exFAT instead of FAT32, which has a 4GB limit. That way, you should be able to transfer your whole video without any issue!
ffmpeg is another tool you could use, but it might be tricky if you're not familiar with using command lines. If you're comfortable learning, it can provide great control over compression settings.
Handbrake is a solid option for compressing videos. You can use it for free, and it can handle large files like yours, so no need to worry about a subscription. Just choose a lower resolution preset, like HD, and you'll get a much smaller file without losing significant quality—even a standard-definition option might work for a home video!
For a future solution, you can use FFShare to compress videos directly on your phone. It might be more user-friendly than some desktop options, especially if you're not very tech-savvy.
Absolutely! The goal of compression is to reduce file size while keeping decent quality—especially for something like a birthday party video.