Compression Presets
Web, Video-GIF, Smallest, HQ, or Custom: which JuicePress preset is right for your video? A quick breakdown of all five.
JuicePress ships with five compression presets. Each preset configures CRF (quality), output resolution, frame rate, and audio settings to match a specific use case.
Preset Overview
| Preset | CRF | Max Width | Audio | Max FPS | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Web | 23 | 900px | Kept | 30 | General website videos |
| Video-GIF | 28 | 720px | Stripped | 30 | Hero sections, looping backgrounds |
| Smallest | 32 | 480px | Stripped | 24 | Maximum compression, small file size |
| HQ | 18 | Source | Kept | Source | High quality delivery |
| Custom | 23 | Source | Kept | Source | Full manual control |
Web
The default preset. Produces a good balance between visual quality and file size, suitable for most website videos: product demos, explainer clips, and embedded content.
- CRF 23 delivers visually transparent quality for most content
- 900px width is wide enough for content areas without being wasteful
- Audio preserved at 128kbps AAC
- 30fps cap. Smooth enough for web and avoids unnecessary frame data
Typical result: A 30-second 1080p clip goes from ~40MB to ~2-4MB.
Video-GIF
Designed for videos that replace animated GIFs: hero backgrounds, UI animations, product loops. These videos play muted and loop continuously.
- CRF 28 is slightly more aggressive but invisible behind overlays and at smaller sizes
- 720px width is sufficient for most background and inline placements
- Audio stripped entirely (not just muted; completely removed from the file)
- 30fps for smooth animation
Typical result: A 5-second UI animation goes from ~12MB (as GIF) to ~200-400KB.
Smallest
When file size is the top priority. Useful for bandwidth-constrained scenarios, email-friendly clips, or preview thumbnails.
- CRF 32 prioritizes small size over fine detail
- 480px width keeps dimensions minimal
- Audio stripped
- 24fps reduces frame data further
Typical result: A 15-second clip compresses to under 500KB.
HQ
For when quality matters most: portfolio pieces, client deliverables, or videos where users will watch at full attention (not as background).
- CRF 18 is near-lossless quality
- Source resolution preserved (no downscaling)
- Audio preserved at full quality
- Source frame rate preserved
Typical result: Moderate compression (30-50% size reduction) with no visible quality loss.
Custom
Starts with the same settings as Web but lets you adjust everything independently. Selecting Custom unlocks the full control panel:
- CRF slider (18-35)
- Width slider with snap points (360, 480, 720, 900, 1280, 1440, 1680, 1920, 2560, 3840)
- Frame rate (original, 24, 25, 30, 60)
- Audio toggle (keep or strip)
Any time you adjust a setting that differs from the selected preset, JuicePress automatically switches to Custom.
Choosing the Right Preset
Is this a background/hero video?
→ Video-GIF
Is file size the #1 priority?
→ Smallest
Do you need the best possible quality?
→ HQ
Is it a regular website video?
→ Web
None of the above fit?
→ Custom