I use this ffmpeg command line: ffmpeg -i "$input" -vf scale=w=640:-1 -b:v 200k -maxrate:v 400k -bufsize:v 1000k Which scales the video to a width of 640 an

I use this ffmpeg command line: ffmpeg -i "$input" -vf scale=w=640:-1 -b:v 200k -maxrate:v 400k -bufsize:v 1000k Which scales the video to a width of 640 and tries to hit a bitrate of 200 kbit/s, peaking to 400 kbits/s. Definitely avoids frame skipping and makes hoarding much easier due to smaller file sizes. Probably not what you were asking for if you're dissatisfied with 1080p downloads, but I thought I'd mention it anyways.