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Video → Compress Video to Size

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Summary

Compresses a video to a target file size via the Picsart Video API, optionally changing codec, format, bitrate, and color space.

Inputs

  • videoUrl (required) — Source video URL (WEBM, MP4, or MOV, max 100MB, max 1920x1080).
  • max_size_mb (required) — The maximum target size in megabytes (not strict).
  • mode — Simple mode uses default settings; Advanced mode allows codec, format, audio codec, bitrate, and color space configuration.

Output shape

A single processed item with a binary video attachment and JSON metadata.

The node polls the Picsart API for completion (up to 600 attempts). Returns a binary 'data' property containing the compressed MP4 video.

Examples

Example 1: Quick compression to under 80MB

Use default settings; node reduces video size to a target maximum.

Example 2: Custom compression with specific codec and format

Enable Advanced mode; set HEVC codec and WEBM format to optimize for web compatibility.

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