How to make a audio or video file smaller
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On a computer:
Download and install Handbrake.
Open it and click File → Open Source to select your video.
In the Preset sidebar, choose “Fast 720p30” (good balance of quality and size).
Under the Video tab:
Set Video Codec to
H.264 (x264).Adjust Constant Quality to around 22–26 (higher = smaller file, but lower quality).
Choose an output folder and click Start Encode.
Once done, upload the new compressed video to Agilix Buzz.
Tip: If your video is still too large, reduce:
Resolution (e.g., 1080p → 720p or 480p)
Frame rate (e.g., 60fps → 30fps)
Audio bitrate (e.g., 160 kbps → 96 kbps)
Open your audio file in Audacity.
Go to File → Export → Export as MP3 (or M4A).
In the options:
Bitrate Mode: Choose Constant or Average.
Bitrate: 96 kbps or 128 kbps for speech; 192 kbps for music.
Export and upload the smaller file to Buzz.
Online alternative:
If you don’t want to install software:
Go to a free compression site like:
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