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Compress your video before upload

Smaller files upload reliably on mobile — 720p is enough for analysis.

Target: one wave, side angle, under 45 seconds, file under 95 MB. 720p is usually enough; use 1080p only if the surfer fills the frame.

≤ 95 MBSite upload limit

≤ 45 sOne wave per clip

720p–1080pRecommended resolution

MP4 H.264Preferred format

📺 TV / streaming heat — workflow that works TESTED

If you watch on YouTube, a surf app, or live TV, this is usually the easiest path to upload:

Screen-record on your phone while the wave plays (iPhone: Control Center → Screen Recording).
Stop when the ride ends — keep clips under 45 seconds.
AirDrop to Mac or transfer via cloud/WhatsApp.
Use a video compressor app → export 720p or 1080p MP4, target under 95 MB.
On the site: level Elite athlete (CT / world tour), clip type Ride section (wave pool) → upload.

Tip: start recording right when the surfer’s wave begins. 1080p screen capture works; avoid low-quality distant TV recordings (360p).

Before recording (best — wave pool / beach)

iPhone: Settings → Camera → 1080p HD at 30 fps (or 720p for smaller files).
Android: 1080p 30 fps; avoid 4K/60 fps for direct upload.
Wave pool: side profile, one wave, surfer visible.

Already recorded — file too large?

📱 iPhone
1. Share → save to Files, or export from iMovie at 720p.
2. Trim to one wave (45 s max).
🤖 Android
1. Google Photos or CapCut → export 720p, 30 fps.

💻 Mac (ffmpeg)

~/Downloads/ffmpeg -y -i "YOUR-VIDEO.mov" -t 45 \
  -vf "scale=-2:720" -c:v libx264 -crf 23 -preset fast -an \
  ~/Desktop/wave-compact.mp4

🪟 Windows
1. Clipchamp or HandBrake → 720p H.264, trim one wave.

What to avoid

Uploading 4K or multi-minute files — queue and mobile upload fail.
Screen recordings at 360p or tiny surfer in frame.
Heavy HEVC .mov without compressing to MP4.

We’re improving

Compression is still hard for many users. We’re working on upload limits, faster processing, and better maneuver detection. Wave-pool partners can get priority queue on Park & Club plans.

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