profile
When converting animated GIFs to MP4 format and when used in conjunction with the level parameter, the profile parameter controls which features the video encoder can use based on a target class of application for decoding the specific video bitstream.
Syntax
profile={value}Allowed values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
baseline | The profile recommended for video conferencing and mobile applications. (Default) |
main | The profile recommended for standard-definition broadcasts. |
high | The profile recommended for high-definition broadcasts. |
Notes
If either profile or level parameters are missing, profile=baseline&level=3.0 will be used as the default.
Examples
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| Example usage | Description |
|---|---|
?format=mp4&profile=high&level=5.0 | Convert the source animated GIF to MP4 format and select the high profile with a level of 5.0 |
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