I'd be happy to help you with that! ??As you mentioned, WeChat is an essential part of our daily lives, allowing us to communicate with friends and family, share moments from our daily lives, and even send videos. However, there's a limitation when it comes to sending large files, including videos. By default, WeChat has a file size limit of25MB for video sharing.
But what if you want to share a larger video with your friends? That's where the magic of modifying the file extension comes in! ??To bypass this limitation, we can use a simple trick by changing the file extension of the video from its original format (e.g., MP4) to another format that WeChat allows. This way, you can send larger videos without any issues.
Here's how it works:
1. Choose the right software: You'll need a video conversion software that can modify the file extension and compress the video to meet WeChat's size limit. Some popular options include Handbrake, FFmpeg, or Online Video Converter.
2. Select the original video file: Choose the large video you want to share (e.g., MP4) and make sure it's in a format that your chosen software can work with.
3. Modify the file extension: Use the software to change the file extension of the video from its original format (e.g., MP4) to another format that WeChat allows, such as MOV or AVI. This will trick WeChat into thinking the file is smaller than it actually is.
4. Compress the video (optional): If you want to further reduce the file size, you can compress the video using a lossy compression algorithm like H.264 or VP9. This will help reduce the file size without sacrificing too much quality.
5. Send the modified video: Once you've modified the file extension and compressed the video (if desired), you can send it to your friends through WeChat.
Here are some specific examples of how to modify the file extension using different software:
* Handbrake: Open Handbrake, select the original video file, and choose "MP4" as the output format. Then, click on the "Edit" button and change the file extension to MOV or AVI.
* FFmpeg: Open FFmpeg, enter the command `ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -c:v libx264 -crf18 output.mov` (or `output.avi`) to convert the video to a smaller format.
* Online Video Converter: Upload your original video file to an online converter like Online Video Converter, select the desired output format (e.g., MOV or AVI), and download the converted file.
By following these steps, you can successfully send larger videos through WeChat without any issues. Just remember to always check the quality of the video before sharing it with your friends! ??
