[GH-ISSUE #1172] [Bug] The video made by FFmpeg, can't be played on chrome after upload. Cause by default pix_fmt=yuv444p #3211

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opened 2026-03-01 19:08:32 +03:00 by kerem · 0 comments
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Originally created by @adoin on GitHub (Feb 20, 2023).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/NickeManarin/ScreenToGif/issues/1172

Originally assigned to: @NickeManarin on GitHub.

Describe the bug
The video made by FFmpeg, can't be played on chrome after upload. Cause by default pix_fmt=yuv444p

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:
1.Record any thing, save as mp4 file.
2.Upload this file through any server.
3.Get url from step2's response.
4.Open url on new tab.

Expected behavior
Can success play this video.
I need one way to config FFmpeg decode type. Even if I can put "-pix_fmt yuv420p" some where.
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  • OS: [e.g. Windows 10]
  • Version [e.g. 2.35.2]

Additional context
OK! I find it.

Originally created by @adoin on GitHub (Feb 20, 2023). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/NickeManarin/ScreenToGif/issues/1172 Originally assigned to: @NickeManarin on GitHub. **Describe the bug** The video made by FFmpeg, can't be played on chrome after upload. Cause by default pix_fmt=yuv444p **To Reproduce** Steps to reproduce the behavior: 1.Record any thing, save as mp4 file. 2.Upload this file through any server. 3.Get url from step2's response. 4.Open url on new tab. **Expected behavior** Can success play this video. <span style="color: rgb(255, 251, 0);">I need one way to config FFmpeg decode type. Even if I can put "-pix_fmt yuv420p" some where.</span> **Screenshots** ![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/20517172/220006067-2d95d8ec-208a-43dc-8fea-de7b3bc4d5ce.png) **Desktop (please complete the following information):** - OS: [e.g. Windows 10] - Version [e.g. 2.35.2] **Additional context** OK! I find it.
kerem 2026-03-01 19:08:32 +03:00
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