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| Image compression | Not tested in topic | 88/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Compare in task topic → |
| PDF to Word | Not tested in topic | 93/100 Full 2-page .docx (8.6 KB, 43 paragraphs, 16/16 table cells) · Historical description; output not attached | Compare in task topic → |
| PDF compression | Not tested in topic | 94/100 PDF · Output attached | Compare in task topic → |
| PDF merge & split | Not tested in topic | 94/100 PDF · Output attached | Compare in task topic → |
| Video compression | 86/100 MP4 · Output attached | 83/100 MP4 · Output attached | Active task |
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Browse this task →| Criterion | VEED Video compression 86/100 Seven-aspect task score Free accounts can export 720p H.264 MP4 compressed videos (66.63% size reduction, 3.0x compression ratio) with complete duration and audio retention, but exports carry a VEED watermark and cloud rendering takes 60.08 seconds. Tested export MP4 · Output attached Historical test · 2026-11-04 | XConvert Video Compressor Video compression 83/100 Seven-aspect task score XConvert performed solidly in the 1080p video compression benchmark, with its AWS EC2 edge cluster shrinking the 3.97 MB anchor to 3.12 MB in 13.0 seconds (21.57% reduction, 1.28x ratio). It retained 100.0% of the 10.0s duration, 1920x1080 resolution, and original audio with zero logins, no watermarks, and instant server cleanup. Tested export MP4 · Output attached Historical test · 2026-11-06 |
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| Pricing & rules | ||
| Pricing plans | Sitewide video editing, subtitle generation, and AI video creation pricing · 2026-10-29 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free2026-10-29 ↗ Free Free Free Basic video editing preview, no credit card required Access to basic video editing tools, filters, and subtitles；VEED watermark on export, 720p resolution limit, limited AI credits；Free forever；No expiration Creator (Monthly)2026-10-29 ↗ USD 25/month — Monthly 500 Credits/month (~125 AI videos), 1 editor seat No watermark, 1080p Full HD exports, unlimited video length, 10 hrs/mo subtitles, 15+ AI tools；Auto-renews monthly at $25/month; no 4K export Rules [1] [2]Creator (Annual)2026-10-29 ↗ — USD 120/year Annual 6,000 Credits/year (~1,500 AI videos), 1 editor seat No watermark, 1080p Full HD exports, unlimited video length, 120 hrs/yr subtitles, 15+ AI tools；Billed annually at $120/year ($10/mo equivalent, saves 60%) Rules [3] [4]Pro (Monthly)2026-10-29 ↗ USD 45/month — Monthly 1,500 Credits/month (~375 AI videos), 1 editor seat Everything in Creator, 4K export quality, 50GB storage, 50+ languages translation, unlimited auto subtitles, multiple brand kits；Auto-renews monthly at $45/month Rules [1] [2]Pro (Annual)2026-10-29 ↗ — USD 228/year Annual 18,000 Credits/year (~4,500 AI videos), 1 editor seat Everything in Creator, 4K export quality, 50GB storage, 50+ languages translation, unlimited auto subtitles, multiple brand kits；Billed annually at $228/year ($19/mo equivalent, saves ~58%) Rules [3] [4]Enterprise2026-10-29 ↗ Contact sales Quoted Quoted Custom AI credits, centralized team and workspace management Centralized team management, video review mode, privacy controls, customer success manager；Requires contacting sales for enterprise agreement；Contract renewal；Per contract duration 6 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Free trial available without credit card (watermarked, 720p); Creator plan is $25/mo or $120/yr ($10/mo equivalent, saves 60%); Pro plan is $45/mo or $228/yr ($19/mo equivalent); Enterprise tier offers custom terms. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified VEED Official Pricing Page ↗ · 2026-10-29 Capture 1 ↗ | XConvert USD web Basic / Pro and free conversion · 2026-10-20 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Web free2026-10-20 ↗ Free Free Free Free PDF-to-DOCX without watermarks; no OCR. PDF-specific count and size limits are not separately listed. Basic2026-10-20 ↗ USD 4.99/month USD 49.99/year Monthly 1 GB files; 10 concurrent non-video tasks; 4 hours/task; 8 processing hours/day. Annual 1 GB files; 10 concurrent non-video tasks; 4 hours/task; 8 processing hours/day. Pro2026-10-20 ↗ USD 9.99/month USD 99.99/year Monthly 4 GB files; 25 concurrent non-video tasks; 4 hours/task; 24 processing hours/day. Annual 4 GB files; 25 concurrent non-video tasks; 4 hours/task; 24 processing hours/day. 5 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Monthly and actual annual bills appear on one pricing page. Daily video counts are not PDF allowances. The PDF-to-DOCX page explicitly says it does not perform OCR. Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancel anytime in the User Portal; no refunds, with access through the paid period. Official feature and pricing page ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ Official feature and pricing page ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | Free exports carry a VEED watermark; no rigid daily compression counter | Free guest video compression with no mandatory registration wall |
| Cancellation & refunds | Not verified | Cancel anytime in the User Portal; no refunds, with access through the paid period. |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Not verified | Download card displays execution time (Took 13 seconds) and output file size |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | Size reduction: -66.63% · Duration retention: 100% · Video duration: 10s · 1080p preserved: Fail | Size reduction: -21.57% · Duration retention: 100% · Video duration: 10s · 1080p preserved: Pass |
| Fixture findings | Compressed video remains crisp and audio stays in sync; a translucent VEED watermark is overlaid at top-right and resolution downscales from 1080p to 720p. | 21.57% file size reduction (3.97MB to 3.12MB, 1.28x) while preserving 100.0% of 1080p resolution and original audio. |
| Original historical observation | VEED compresses the 3.97 MB 1080p 30fps anchor into a 1.33 MB 720p MP4 file under default standard settings with smooth playback, preserved audio sync, and a translucent top-right VEED logo. | Not verified |
| Suitable uses · historical assessment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Result & output evidence | ||
| Delivery capabilities | ||
| Recorded export specifications | MP4 · Output attached · Check watermark record | MP4 · Output attached · No watermark in test |
| Historical specification note · not an official maximum | 1280×720 (720p H.264 MP4 native export, with VEED watermark) | 1920x1080 (1080p MP4 native export · Zero watermarks) |
| Watermark observation | Not verified | Zero watermarks |
| Batch & API | Not verified | Not verified |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | 1280 × 720 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Attached file dimensions | Not verified | Not verified |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Network-observed server wait: 60.08s · End-to-end reference: 60.08s | Network-observed server wait: 13s · End-to-end reference: 15s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-11-04 · anchor_videocompress_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-11-06 · anchor_videocompress_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) |
| Repeated tests & reliability | No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded. | No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded. |
| Interaction experience | ||
| Account requirements | Not verified | No login in this test |
| Sign-in methods | Supports Google OAuth, Apple ID, and email login | Direct guest use without login |
| Manual adjustment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Interaction observations | Web video compressor studio supports one-click compression after upload; export panel clearly distinguishes free 720p download from premium 1080p watermark-free options without deceptive blockers (26/30). | Not verified |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | VEED Limited | XConvert Inc. (Canada) |
| Recorded origin | London, United Kingdom | Not verified |
| Domain history record | Domain registered in 2018 | Not verified |
| Background & reputation assessment | UK registered entity (VEED Limited) backed by Sequoia Capital with mature and lawful operations (16.5/20). | Not verified |
| External reputation record | Founded by Sabba Keynejad and Timur Mamedov; raised $35M from Sequoia Capital in 2022 with global enterprise adoption. | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | Processing location unconfirmed | Uploaded for cloud processing |
| Third-party tracking record | Google Tag Manager · Segment · Stripe | No third-party services listed in this record; this is not proof that none exist. |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | Video processed within secure cloud infrastructure; projects can be renamed or permanently trashed from the workspace (13/15). | Not verified |
| Retention statement | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record |
| Evaluation basis | ||
| Pricing transparency | 32 / 35 Public pricing page clearly details Free plan allowances versus Creator ($10/mo billed annually) and Pro ($19/mo) tiers, explicitly noting 720p cap and watermark on the free tier (32/35). | |
| Interaction restraint | 26 / 30 Web video compressor studio supports one-click compression after upload; export panel clearly distinguishes free 720p download from premium 1080p watermark-free options without deceptive blockers (26/30). | |
| Background & reputation | 16.5 / 20 UK registered entity (VEED Limited) backed by Sequoia Capital with mature and lawful operations (16.5/20). | |
| Engineering & privacy | 13 / 15 Video processed within secure cloud infrastructure; projects can be renamed or permanently trashed from the workspace (13/15). | |
| Task quality | 60.8 / 65 Under default standard settings, compresses the 3.97 MB (10.0s 1080p 30fps) anchor video down to 1.33 MB (66.63% reduction, 3.0× ratio), preserving full duration and audio track with solid visual quality (60.8/65). | 48.5 / 65 Size Reduction: -21.57% (3.97 MB → 3.12 MB, 1.28× ratio) · Duration Retained: 100% (10s) · 1080p Resolution Preserved: Yes |
| Deliverable specifications | 17 / 20 Free account exports standard 720p MP4 video with a subtle top-right VEED watermark; full 1080p resolution and watermark removal require Creator subscription (17/20). | 20 / 20 Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export spec: 1920x1080 (1080p MP4 native export · Zero watermarks) |
| Processing speed | 8 / 15 Server-side transcode and cloud rendering completed in 60.08 seconds (8.0/15). | 12 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 13s (API mode: cloud_ec2_ffmpeg; network upload 2s / end-to-end 15s shown for reference only, never penalized) |
