How do I install VideoRecompress Studio? +
Download the installer from our
download page, run the setup wizard, and follow the on-screen instructions. The installer includes FFmpeg and all required runtimes. No additional software is needed.
What are the system requirements? +
Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit). Dual-core processor (quad-core recommended). 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB recommended). 200 MB free disk space for installation. A dedicated GPU (NVIDIA, Intel, or AMD) is recommended for hardware-accelerated encoding but is not required.
What happens after the trial expires? +
After 30 days, the software will add a small watermark to processed files. You can purchase a license at any time to remove the watermark and continue using all features without limits.
How do I activate my license key? +
Open the application, go to Settings, and click "Enter License Key." Paste the key you received by email and click Activate. Your license is validated instantly and unlocks all features permanently.
Hardware acceleration is not detected. What should I do? +
Make sure your GPU drivers are up to date. NVIDIA users need the latest Game Ready or Studio driver. Intel users need the latest Graphics driver. AMD users need the latest Adrenalin driver. If hardware encoding is still unavailable, the software will automatically fall back to high-quality software encoding.
Will recompression reduce my video quality? +
With the default presets, quality loss is virtually imperceptible. The CRF (Constant Rate Factor) values are carefully chosen to balance file size and visual quality. Lower CRF values preserve more detail at the cost of larger files. You can always adjust the CRF manually for full control.
What video formats are supported? +
VideoRecompress Studio reads over 20 video formats including MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, WMV, FLV, WEBM, and more. It encodes to H.264, H.265, AV1, and VP9.
Do I need a powerful GPU? +
No. A GPU speeds up encoding significantly, but the software automatically falls back to high-quality software encoding if no compatible GPU is detected.
Can I use the command-line interface (CLI)? +
Yes. VideoRecompress Studio includes a CLI tool for automation and scripting. Usage:
VideoRecompressStudio.CLI --input <dir> --preset phone_archive --output <dir>. Run
VideoRecompressStudio.CLI --help for all available options. See the
documentation for details.