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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.
Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit). A modern multi-core CPU is recommended. At least 4 GB RAM. 200 MB free disk space for installation. A dedicated GPU (NVIDIA, Intel, or AMD) is recommended for hardware-accelerated encoding but is not required.
Free trial with no time limit: your first 10 files convert with no watermark; after that files get a watermark and a 10-minute cap. Buying removes both.
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.
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.
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.
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.
No. A GPU speeds up encoding significantly, but the software automatically falls back to high-quality software encoding if no compatible GPU is detected.
Yes. VideoRecompress Studio includes a CLI tool for automation and scripting. Usage: videorecompress batch <dir> --preset-id phone_archive --output <dir>. Run videorecompress --help for all available options.
Yes — use our key recovery page. Enter your purchase email and we will resend your key immediately. Lost your key?
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