Damien Guard 12/5/2025

HTML5 Video Cheatsheet: Optimizing videos for the web

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This article provides a detailed technical cheatsheet for optimizing video files for web delivery using HTML5. It explains essential ffmpeg commands to encode videos with H.264/AAC, adjust quality, ensure cross-browser compatibility, and enable features like fast start. It covers key parameters like CRF, profiles, levels, and pixel formats for developers and web creators.

HTML5 Video Cheatsheet: Optimizing videos for the web

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