Using PowerShell they are able to create and run a shell intigrated script that uses FFmpeg to convert their oversized video files to a file format and size that fits their needs. While looking for solutions they only want to install the bare minimum to get a working solution. They are experiencing increased load trying to transocde media on the fly with their media client that is not a direct stream.When saving the media to their server newer files are coming in increasingly larger file sizes and resolutions.Over time they noticed that they are experiencing a couple of key issues. Our user has a home media server that runs on Windows PC in which all users within their household can stream and watch any of their stored anime, movies and TV shows. Powershell ( How to install) - it is availble in multiple operating systems including but not limited to: RequirementsįFMPEG needs to be installed and configured to work with CLI in powershell. This allows you to standardize file sizes throughout your media library, also enforcing maximum resolutions for longer term storage or consistency. The main purpose of this script is to use FFmpeg to encode/convert/compress video files in media folders.

This repo contains a script that i've put together using powersell as the base language.

Ffmpeg powershell