Video processing

Short clip optimization and transcoding for websites and web applications

Cloudimage helps you deliver videos faster and lighter by compressing high-resolution files and transcoding them for adaptive streaming. This feature is suited for short clips for websites and web applications such as hero videos or product videos.

For optimal video delivery, compression and transcoding are enabled by default. Disabling them may slow playback and increase CDN usage.

Reduce the weight of your videos automatically upon upload. To set it up, go to Settings > Video Settings.

• Automatic compression: toggle on to enable. Once done, Cloudimage will generate lower-resolution versions (1080p, 720p, 360p) in MP4 format for all videos stored in the Cloudimage Asset Library.

• Target bitrate: default 400 Kbps

The automatic format delivery chooses the most efficient codec and format based on the viewer platform support - h265 (HEVC) mp4, vp9 WebM, or h264 (AVC) mp4.

Cloudimage delivers compressed videos, ready to be played in any video player, including HTML5 native. This ensures faster load times, lower bandwidth usage, and smooth playback across devices.

Transcoding for adaptive streaming

For seamless viewing on any connection, Cloudimage can transcode your videos into HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) format. It automatically generates a manifest file compatible with players like VideoJS.

• Automatic transcoding: toggle on to enable. Once done, Cloudimage will transcode all videos after upload in the Cloudimage Asset Library.

This allows your audience to stream videos at the best quality their network can support, without buffering or manual adjustments.

*Video Compression and transcoding require Visual Operations Credits.