Compress files on Linux using built-in tools or utilities.
Compress files on Linux using built-in tools or utilities.
I'm looking into file compression tools to help back up my Plex data. I need to shrink my movies, shows, and series files so they fit within storage limits. Right now I have around 2.1 terabytes, often exceeding 1 terabyte, which is a problem. I've tried 7zip and tar, but I'm hoping for something that can further compress the files.
Most video files are already highly compressed. Only a limited amount can be compressed without loss.
They reduced the file size significantly (about half), which is effective. I wouldn’t do it, as over-compression can cause issues during decompression. (At least that’s my take)
Videos are already optimized. Attempting further compression isn't feasible unless you accept lower quality. This isn't the intended process.
I experienced excessive compression causing file corruption, so I'm saying "ime."
HandBrake is a video transcoder offering both a graphical interface and command-line tools for Windows and Linux. I've used it to compress AVI files into MP4 using H.264, achieving about 50% reduction while maintaining decent quality. FFmpeg functions but requires more setup. The CLI syntax resembles: HandBrakeCLI -i input.avi -o output.mp4 -f mp4 --encoder x264 --quality 23.0. For detailed guidance, a quick search on Google provides comprehensive instructions. I suggest downloading the GUI version via your package manager and experimenting with settings.