Video to KB Converter

This tool computes an approximate kilobyte size for a video file using duration and bitrate inputs. It targets producers, editors, and platform engineers who need quick size projections early in planning. The calculation relies on a simple bitrate-based model, converting kilobits per second to kilobytes per second and scaling by duration. The approach yields a practical estimate suitable for budgeting storage and estimating delivery costs. The tool supports a default overhead percentage to approximate container and metadata overhead, and it can accept an average bitrate when precise per-frame data is unavailable. It does not perform encoding and does not model codec-specific gains or metadata beyond the optional overhead. The core benefit is enabling scenario testing: e.g., how a 10-minute video at 2 Mbps video and 128 kbps audio translates to KB, and how overhead adjustments affect total size. Use cases include pre-production planning, storage procurement, CDN bandwidth budgeting, and comparison across quality settings. The solution emphasizes transparency in the underlying formula and provides a clear assumption set for stakeholders. It remains a planning aid rather than a replacement for final encoding metrics or delivery validation.