SPREEBIE TRANSCODER is a WordPress plugin that resizes, compresses and stores MP4 video via FFmpeg and Google Cloud Storage.
| Author: | Spreebie (profile at wordpress.org) |
| WordPress version required: | 4.1 |
| WordPress version tested: | 5.1.1 |
| Plugin version: | 1.0.1 |
| Added to WordPress repository: | 26-03-2019 |
| Last updated: | 26-03-2019
Warning! This plugin has not been updated in over 2 years. It may no longer be maintained or supported and may have compatibility issues when used with more recent versions of WordPress.
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| Rating, %: | 100 |
| Rated by: | 1 |
| Plugin URI: | http://openbeacon.biz/spreebie-transcoder-vid... |
| Total downloads: | 2 040 |
| Active installs: | 50+ |
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Screenshots
The transcoded Spreebie Transcoder Media video with a button to store it on Google Cloud Storage.
Transcoded videos and screenshots with resolution suffixed in their file names.
The Spreebie Transcoder backend with the "Transcoder" tab active.
The Spreebie Transcoder backend with the "Settings" tab active.
Clicking on one of the items on the "View Spreebie Transcoded Media" page will open one of the videos a user has transcoded.
Q: What is FFmpeg and why is it required?
A: “FFmpeg is a free software project consisting of a vast software suite of libraries and programs for handling video, audio, and other multimedia files and streams.” – Wikipedia
In the context of this plugin, it is a way to analyse a video’s properties, resize it and compress it.
Q: Where can I find FFmpeg?
A: You can find FFmpeg at https://www.ffmpeg.org/.
Q: Does Spreebie Transcoder require Javascript to function?
A: No.
Q: Why do I need both FFmpeg and FFprobe?
A: FFprobe analyses your video’s properties before any resizing and trans-rating can be done by FFmpeg.
Q: Can this plugin function without FFmpeg?
No.
Q: Can this plugin function without Google Cloud Storage enabled?
Yes. In fact, the purpose of GCS in this plugin is to just to safely store your transcoded video as a backup.
Q: Is Spreebie Transcoder safe?
A: As with all WordPress plugins, the security of your site is what keeps the site secure. The plugin uses ALL the standard security measures.
Q: Does the Google Cloud Storage third party service comply with the current EU data protection rules?
A: Yes, it does.
