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# How to Create Videos Like the Demo (52 seconds in just 736kB!)
The demo video showcases Abogen - an all-in-one tool for turning text into something you can see and hear. This guide explains how I created such a small yet effective demonstration video.
This guide explains how I created such a small yet effective demonstration video, being only **736kB** for a **52-second video**!
https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/9e4fc237-a3cd-46bd-b82c-c608336d6411
## About the Demo
The demo video shows how Abogen:
- Converts text files (ePub, PDF, text) into audio with synchronized subtitles
- Uses Kokoro (a powerful text-to-speech engine) to create natural voices
- Works completely on your computer for privacy and security
- Offers an easy interface for creating audiobooks and voiceovers
- Can be used for Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, or any content creation
And it does all this while being only **736kB** for a **52-second video**!
## How I Created This Tiny Video
### What You Need
- A background image (bg.jpg)
- The subtitle file (.srt) created by Abogen
- The audio recording (.wav) created by Abogen
- The subtitle file (.srt) **(created by Abogen)**
- The audio recording (.wav) **(created by Abogen)**
- FFmpeg installed on your computer:
```bash
# Windows
winget install ffmpeg
# MacOS
brew install ffmpeg
# Linux
sudo apt install ffmpeg
```
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This creates a properly formatted subtitle file called "your_subtitle_demo.ass" with centered text and appropriate styling.
### Step 2: Create the Video
### Step 2: Create the Video (.webm)
Run this FFmpeg command to create the tiny video:
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- The subtitles are stored as text (vector data), not as pixels
- VP9 video codec with Opus audio provides excellent compression
## For Higher Quality (But Larger) Video
## For Higher Quality (But Larger) Video (.mp4)
If you need better quality for distribution, use this command instead: