Compress Video
Make a video file smaller for email, WhatsApp, and uploads.
Select video
or drop an MP4, MOV, WebM, or MKV video here.
Your video stays on your device. It is processed by your browser and is not uploaded.
About Compress Video
Make a video smaller so it fits email, messaging, or upload limits.
How to use Compress Video
1
Add your file
Choose a file or drag it onto the upload box. We check that the file type and size are supported.
2
Pick your options
Change the settings shown next to the file if you need to. The defaults work for most files.
3
Download the result
Click the main button, then download your new file. Check it before you share or submit it.
What it does
- ✓Choose smallest file, balanced, or higher quality
- ✓Optionally lower the resolution to 1080p, 720p, or 480p
- ✓Outputs MP4 (H.264), which plays almost everywhere
- ✓If the result would not be smaller, you get your original file back
When to use it
Email and chat
Shrink a phone video so it can be attached to an email or sent in a messaging app.
Forms and portals
Meet a maximum upload size on a website or application form.
Tips
- •720p with Balanced quality is a good starting point for sharing phone videos.
- •Compression re-encodes every frame, so long or 4K videos take a while, especially on phones.