Does Mastodon always re-process images and videos or can I upload them in a standard format (resolution/codec/size/etc) that Mastodon will upload unchanged (except maybe for metadata scrubbing)?
I am asking because this would avoid putting stress on the servers while giving users better control over the media they share.
I don't think limitations on media are bad but I think it is better if the users know how to work within them.
I am not too sure on Video as i generally upload to peertube and either manually share here, or let peer tube federate.
With regard to photos In some cases I try and reduce the resolution to say 640x480 as it seems reasonable for here and is less of a download issue for others.
Guidance on good practice for this would be good.
