In-browser Transcoding of Video Files with FFmpeg and WebAssembly
This article explores using the WebAssembly build of FFmpeg to perform video transcoding directly within the browser. It provides a step-by-step guide to setting up FFmpeg.wasm and demonstrates how to transcode video files client-side.
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