WP Video Encoder is a fast, reliable WordPress solution for converting, optimizing, and delivering videos on your site. It automates encoding to web-ready formats, generates multiple resolutions, creates thumbnails, and integrates with your media library and popular CDNs. Ideal for bloggers, course creators, and membership sites that need smooth, secure video playback without technical hassle.
- Automatic video encoding to MP4 (H.264/H.265) and WebM for cross-browser playback
- Adaptive streaming support with HLS/DASH for smooth viewing on all devices
- One-click uploads with background processing to prevent timeouts
- Multiple quality presets (4K, 1080p, 720p, mobile) generated per upload
- Customizable bitrate, resolution, and codec settings for power users
- Clean, responsive HTML5 player with captions, subtitles, and chapters
- Automatic thumbnail and poster generation from keyframes
- Works with WordPress Media Library and Gutenberg/Block Editor
- Shortcodes and blocks for easy embedding anywhere
- CDN integration (Cloudflare, Amazon S3/CloudFront, Bunny) for faster delivery
- DRM-lite options and domain-restricted playback to reduce sharing
- Watermarking and branding overlays for protection and style
- Queue management, progress tracking, and detailed encoding logs
- Optimized for SEO with schema markup and thumbnail metadata
- Developer-friendly hooks, REST API, and WP-CLI commands