{"id":9801,"date":"2025-08-08T16:58:54","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T21:58:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infiniteuploads.com\/?post_type=docs&p=9801"},"modified":"2026-03-31T23:54:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T04:54:52","password":"","slug":"video-transcoding-with-infinite-uploads","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/infiniteuploads.com\/docs\/video-transcoding\/video-transcoding-with-infinite-uploads\/","title":{"rendered":"Video Transcoding with Infinite Uploads"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Infinite Uploads includes video transcoding at no extra cost with your storage and CDN plan. When you upload a video through the Infinite Uploads Video Library, it gets automatically transcoded into multiple resolutions so your visitors get the right quality for their device and connection speed. The original file stays intact in cloud storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is not the same as uploading a video to the WordPress Media Library. Videos uploaded directly to the Media Library are stored and served through Infinite Uploads cloud storage and CDN, but they are not transcoded. Transcoding only happens for videos uploaded through the Video Library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Transcoding Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you upload a video to the Video Library, Infinite Uploads creates multiple versions of that video at different resolutions. Each version is encoded at a bitrate optimized for that resolution. During playback, the player automatically switches between these versions based on the viewer’s bandwidth, so someone on a mobile connection gets a smaller file and someone on fiber gets full quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transcoding happens in the background. You don’t need to wait for it to finish before doing other things in WordPress. A progress bar in the Video Library shows you how far along each video is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you upload a video at 720p, the system won’t create versions at 1080p or higher. Resolutions larger than the original are always skipped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available Resolutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You control which resolutions get created in the Video Settings under the Encoding tab. More resolutions give viewers a smoother experience when their connection fluctuates, but each additional resolution uses more storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resolution<\/strong><\/td>Dimensions (16:9)<\/strong><\/td>Bitrate<\/strong><\/td>Label<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
240p<\/td>426 x 240<\/td>600 kbps<\/td>Low quality, minimal bandwidth<\/td><\/tr>
360p<\/td>640 x 360<\/td>800 kbps<\/td>Standard definition<\/td><\/tr>
480p<\/td>854 x 480<\/td>1,400 kbps<\/td>Enhanced standard definition<\/td><\/tr>
720p<\/td>1280 x 720<\/td>2,800 kbps<\/td>HD<\/td><\/tr>
1080p<\/td>1920 x 1080<\/td>5,000 kbps<\/td>Full HD<\/td><\/tr>
1440p<\/td>2560 x 1440<\/td>8,000 kbps<\/td>2K QHD (not yet available)<\/td><\/tr>
2160p<\/td>3840 x 2160<\/td>25,000 kbps<\/td>4K UHD (not yet available)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The 1440p and 2160p options are currently disabled in the settings UI. These will become available in a future update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Configuring Encoding Settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To choose which resolutions your videos are transcoded into:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. In your WordPress dashboard, go to Infinite Uploads > Video Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Click the Encoding<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Check or uncheck the resolutions you want enabled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Click Save Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    These settings apply to all future uploads. Videos that have already been transcoded are not affected by changes here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Video Player<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Infinite Uploads includes a customizable video player that handles adaptive bitrate playback automatically. The player settings are in the Video Settings page under the Player tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Player Color<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Set the primary accent color for the player controls (play button, progress bar, volume slider). Use the color picker in the Player tab to match your site’s branding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Direct Play<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    When enabled, videos can be played directly in a browser using the video URL. Anyone with the URL or video ID can watch the video. Toggle this on or off with the Enable Direct Play switch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Player Language<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The player UI supports 30 languages. Select your default language from the dropdown in the Player tab. This controls the text shown on player controls and tooltips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Player Controls<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You can show or hide individual controls on the player. Each control has its own checkbox:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Play\/Pause<\/strong> and Center Play Button<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Volume<\/strong> and Mute<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Picture-in-Picture<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Settings<\/strong> (quality selector)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Captions<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Current Time<\/strong> and Duration<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 10s Backward<\/strong> and 10s Forward<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Progress Bar<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Full Screen<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Embedding Videos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      There are two ways to embed a video from the Video Library on your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Gutenberg Block<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      In the block editor, add the Infinite Uploads Video block. You can upload a new video directly from the block or select an existing one from your Video Library. The block supports autoplay, loop, muted, and preload options in the block settings sidebar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Shortcode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Use the shortcode in any post, page, or widget:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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