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# Transcoder #

Transcoding services for ANY WordPress website. Convert audio/video files of any format to a web-friendly format (mp3/mp4).


<a href="https://rtcamp.com/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://rtcamp.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/[email protected]" alt="Handcrafted Enterprise WordPress Solutions by rtCamp" /></a>

# Transcoder for WordPress #
<p align="center">
<img src="https://rtmedia.io/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/trancoder-banner-01.png" alt="Transcoder Banner"/>
</p>

* **Contributors:** [rtcamp] (http://profiles.wordpress.org/rtcamp), [mangeshp] (http://profiles.wordpress.org/mangeshp), [chandrapatel] (http://profiles.wordpress.org/chandrapatel), [manishsongirkar36] (http://profiles.wordpress.org/manishsongirkar36), [bhargavbhandari90] (http://profiles.wordpress.org/bhargavbhandari90), [kiranpotphode] (http://profiles.wordpress.org/kiranpotphode), [thrijith] (http://profiles.wordpress.org/thrijith), [devikvekariya] (http://profiles.wordpress.org/devikvekariya), [sagarnasit] (http://profiles.wordpress.org/sagarnasit), [sudhiryadav] (http://profiles.wordpress.org/sudhiryadav), [sid177] (https://profiles.wordpress.org/sid177/), [pooja1210] (https://profiles.wordpress.org/pooja1210/)
Transcoder is an audio/video transcoding service for any WordPress website. Once this plugin is set up and a license key added, it will automatically intercept any uploaded audio/video files and convert them to a web-friendly format (mp3/mp4) via our Transcoder service. This eliminates the need for a dedicated media node - no fiddling with installation, managing dependencies or renting servers.

* **License:** [GPL v2 or later] ( http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html)
Transcoder works for any WordPress website, including on shared hosting - just install this plugin, [subscribe to a plan](https://rtmedia.io/transcoder/?utm_source=readme&utm_medium=plugin&utm_campaign=transcoder) and go!

## Description ##
Transcoder easily converts all audio and video files uploaded to your website to a web-friendly format.
⚠ Transcoder only works with an active subscription plan. ⚠

Transcoder eliminates the need for a dedicated media node- no fiddling with installation, managing dependancies or renting servers! Transcoder also works on shared hosting- just install, subscribe and go!

All transcoding services are available via a subscription plan through this plugin.
Subscribe to our free plan from the plugin's settings or from our [product page](https://rtmedia.io/transcoder/?utm_source=readme&utm_medium=plugin&utm_campaign=transcoder). Note that Transcoder will not provide any services without a subscription plan.
This plugin is licensed under [GPL v2 or later](http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html).

#### Supported input media types: ####
* Audio: mp3, m4a, wav, ogg, wma
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* Audio: mp3
* Video: mp4

Create the ultimate niche community by combining Transcoder with our [rtMedia](https://wordpress.org/plugins/buddypress-media/) plugin. Transcoder works perfectly with rtMedia to create a social experience that is accessible across all desktop and mobile devices.

#### Transcoder Features ####
1. **Works with ANY WordPress website** - Transcoder plugs into your current website seamlessly, instantly improving user audio/video experience.
2. **rtMedia integration** - Works perfectly with our own [rtMedia](https://rtmedia.io/?utm_source=readme&utm_medium=plugin&utm_campaign=transcoder), for a complete social media platform.
3. **Thumbnail generation** - Automatically generate up to 10 thumbnails for every video, from which your users can choose one.
#### Highlighted Features ####
1. **Works with any WordPress website** - Transcoder plugs into your current website seamlessly, improving media compatibility.
2. **Thumbnail generation** - Automatically generate up to 10 thumbnails for videos.
3. **rtMedia integration** - Create the ultimate niche community that is accessible across all desktop and mobile devices by combining Transcoder with [rtMedia](https://wordpress.org/plugins/buddypress-media/).
4. **[rt_media] shortcode** - Use our shortcode to display transcoded audio/video file on any post or page. For example, [rt_media attachment_id=xx] the attachment_id parameter specifies the file to be displayed.

#### Privacy Warning ####
In order for us to transcode your media files, we need to copy it over to our server.
After transcoding is completed, the media can reside on our server for a maximum of 24 hours, before it is permanently and irreversibly removed by a Cron job.
In order to transcode any media file, Transcoder has to run it through a dedicated server. After transcoding is completed, the media can reside on this server for a maximum of 24 hours, before it is permanently and irreversibly removed by a Cron job.

#### Future Roadmap ####
#### Project Roadmap ####
* Additional output formats for video- ogg, webm
* Downsampling capabilities for output video resolution
* RESTful API

#### Important Links ####
* [Project Homepage](https://rtmedia.io/transcoder/?utm_source=readme&utm_medium=plugin&utm_campaign=transcoder "Visit Transcoder's Homepage")
* [Documentation](https://rtmedia.io/docs/transcoder/?utm_source=readme&utm_medium=plugin&utm_campaign=transcoder "Visit Transcoder's Documentation page")
* [FAQ](https://rtmedia.io/transcoder/?utm_source=readme&utm_medium=plugin&utm_campaign=transcoder#frequently-asked-questions "Visit FAQ page")
* [GitHub](https://github.com/rtCamp/transcoder/) - Please mention your wordpress.org username when sending pull requests.
## Screenshots
Transcoder Settings Page

![Transcoder Settings Page](https://rtcamp.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/settings_transcoder-1-without-annotations.png "Transcoder Settings Page")

## Installation ##
* Install the plugin from the 'Plugins' section in your dashboard (Go to `Plugins > Add New > Search` and search for "Transcoder").
* Alternatively, you can download the plugin from this [plugin directory](http://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/transcoder.zip "Download Transcoder"). After downloading, unzip and upload it to the plugins folder of your WordPress installation (`wp-content/plugins/` directory of your WordPress installation).
* Activate it through the 'Plugins' section.
Media re-transcoding in progress

## Frequently Asked Questions ##
Please visit [FAQ page](https://rtmedia.io/transcoder/?utm_source=readme&utm_medium=plugin&utm_campaign=transcoder#frequently-asked-questions "Visit FAQ page").
Read [Documentation](https://rtmedia.io/docs/transcoder/?utm_source=readme&utm_medium=plugin&utm_campaign=transcoder "Visit Transcoder's Documentation page")
![Media re-transcoding in progress](https://rtcamp.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/retranscoding-screenshot-complete-sh-720x259-1.png "Media re-transcoding in progress")

## Screenshots ##
1. Transcoder Settings
## Installation
1. Install the plugin from the 'Plugins' section in your WordPress dashboard (Go to `Plugins > Add New > Search` and search for "Transcoder").
1. Alternatively, you can download the plugin from [this repository](http://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/transcoder.zip "Download Transcoder"), unzip and upload it to the plugins folder of your WordPress installation (`wp-content/plugins/`).
1. Activate Transcoder through the 'Plugins' section.
1. Add your API key after subscribing to a plan either from the plugin’s interface or from [here](https://rtmedia.io/transcoder/?utm_source=readme&utm_medium=plugin&utm_campaign=transcoder).
1. Click on 'Enable Transcoding' to start the transcoding service. From this point onward, all audio/video uploaded to your website is automatically transcoded.

## FAQ
Visit Transcoder’s [FAQ page](https://rtmedia.io/transcoder/?utm_source=readme&utm_medium=plugin&utm_campaign=transcoder#frequently-asked-questions "Visit FAQ page") or read the [project documentation](https://rtmedia.io/docs/transcoder/?utm_source=readme&utm_medium=plugin&utm_campaign=transcoder "Visit Transcoder's Documentation page")

## Changelog ##
#### 1.3.1 [August 14, 2020] ####
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#### 1.0.0 ####
Initial release
* Transcoder 1.3.1, with WordPress 5.5 compatibility and media thumbnails auto update feature after transcoding is completed on rtMedia pages.

Transcoder 1.3.1, with WordPress 5.5 compatibility and media thumbnails auto update feature after transcoding is completed on rtMedia pages.
## BTW, We're Hiring!
<a href="https://rtcamp.com/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://rtcamp.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/[email protected]" alt="Handcrafted Enterprise WordPress Solutions by rtCamp" /></a>

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  • New description at the start to make the objective of this project clear
  • Removed Contributors section as it is redundant in GH
  • Made changes to streamline the copy
  • Moved rtCamp banner to the end
  • Updated install instructions and added new screenshots

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