Professional Video Player with VAST/VPAID Ads & FFmpeg compression

WP Video Engine is a high-performance WordPress plugin designed for monetization and speed. Replace the basic WordPress player with a professional Video.js engine equipped with Google IMA for premium ad delivery.

💰 MAXIMIZE AD REVENUE: Fully compatible with VAST, VPAID, and VMAP tags. Serve Preroll ads from Google AdSense, AdX, or any major ad network with industry-standard stability.

Top Monetization & Tech Features:

• Google IMA Integration: Professional ad delivery (VAST/VPAID) out of the box.   
• Automatic FFmpeg Compression: Reduce server costs by compressing videos during upload.   
• Smart Auto-Thumbnailer: Automatically generates high-quality posters from the video.   
• Cinema-Grade Video.js: The world's most reliable HTML5 player for 2026.
• FastStart Optimization: Metadata repositioning for instant video playback.

Key Functionalities:

• 5 Compression Levels: Balance video quality and storage space easily.
• Automated Thumbnailing: Pick frames from start, middle, 25%, 75% or manual.   
• Customizable Player: 4 Premium themes (City, Forest, Fantasy, Sea).   
• Brand Match: Change the "Big Play Button" color to match your site.   
• Upload Limits: Prevent users from overloading your server with huge files.

• Shortcode Ready: Embed professional players anywhere in seconds

How to Start:

1. Upload your video to the Media Library.   
2. The plugin compresses it and creates a thumbnail automatically.   
3. Enter your Ad Tag URL in the settings.   
4. Publish and start earning.

FFMPEG (optional) Required only for resizing or compressing videos.

Developed by Webpixel.pt (2026). High performance. High revenue.

• VAST/VPAID Ads Integration: High-revenue monetization with Google IMA SDK supporting VAST, VPAID, and VMAP tags.   
• Automatic FFmpeg Compression: Slash server storage and bandwidth costs by compressing videos automatically on upload.   
• Smart Auto-Thumbnailing: Intelligent frame extraction (Start, Middle, 25%, 75%, or Manual) to create perfect video posters.   
• Pro Video.js Engine: Premium HTML5 player experience with 4 professional skins (City, Forest, Fantasy, Sea).   
• FastStart Playback: Automatic metadata optimization for instant-on video streaming without buffering.   
• Custom Brand Styling: Easily match your site’s identity with a custom color picker for player interface elements.   
• Global Localization: Ready for 2026 with support for 10+ languages including English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French.

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• WordPress 6.0+: Optimized for the latest 2026 WordPress ecosystem.   
• FFmpeg Binary: Must be installed on your server for compression and thumbnail features.   
• PHP shell_exec(): This function must be enabled to allow server-side video processing.   
• HTTPS (SSL): Mandatory for secure ad delivery via Google IMA SDK.   
• PHP 7.4+: Fully compatible with modern PHP 8.x environments.

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2. Installation: Upload the wp-video-engine folder to your plugins directory and activate it.   
3. FFmpeg Setup: Navigate to Settings > WP Video Engine, enter your FFmpeg path, and click "Test FFmpeg".   
4. Ad Configuration: Paste your VAST/VPAID URL into the settings to activate instant monetization.   
5. Auto-Process: Upload an MP4 to your Media Library; the plugin handles optimization and thumbnails automatically.   
6. Display: Embed your video using the shortcode: [video mp4="your-file.mp4"].