Compress your videos online for free — no signup, no watermark, no
software to install.
Reduce the size of MP4, MOV, AVI, and other video files while keeping high quality.
Just upload, choose your settings, and download the compressed file in seconds.
How to Compress a Video Online
- Upload your video — Click "Select Video" or drag and drop your file.
We support MP4, MOV, MPEG, AVI, OGV, and WEBM files up to 1GB
- Choose your compression settings:
- Small (360p) — Smallest file size. Best for sending via email or messaging
apps.
- Medium (720p–1080p) — Balanced quality and size. Good for sharing online.
- Large (original resolution) — Compresses without changing resolution. Best when
quality matters most.
- Custom resolution — Set exact width and height. Keep "aspect ratio" checked to
avoid stretching or distortion.
- Select the output format — Keep MP4 for maximum compatibility, or switch to MOV, MPEG,
AVI, OGV, or WEBM depending on your needs.
- Click "Compress Video" — Wait for processing to complete, then download your compressed
file.
Tip: MP4 with Medium resolution gives the best balance between
quality
and file size for most people. It plays on virtually every device and platform.
Why Compress Your Videos?
Compress Video for Email
Most email providers (Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo) limit attachments to 25MB. Choose "Small
(360p)" and MP4 format to shrink your video enough to send as an attachment. For longer videos, consider
trimming them first before compressing.
Compress Video for WhatsApp, Instagram & Social Media
WhatsApp limits videos to about 16MB. Instagram applies its own compression, which
often degrades quality. By compressing your video yourself before uploading, you stay in control of the
result. Medium resolution works best for social platforms.
Reduce Video Size for Faster Loading
Large video files slow down websites and cause buffering on slow connections.
Compressing videos before embedding them on your site improves load times and user experience. Choose
"Large" to keep the original resolution while still reducing file size.
Save Storage Space
4K video can use 300–400MB per minute. Compressing your video library frees up space
on your phone, laptop, or cloud storage — without a noticeable drop in playback quality.
Popular Use Cases
E-learning & Online Courses
Teachers and trainers use our compressor to make video lectures smaller and easier to
upload and stream. Compressed videos load faster for students, especially in remote learning environments
with limited bandwidth.
Work & Email
Need to share a meeting recording or presentation? Compress it to fit within email
size limits or upload it faster to cloud storage like Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive.
Social Media & Messaging
Compress videos before posting on WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok, or Messenger. Keep high
quality while meeting each platform's file size requirements.
Compression Settings Explained
Resolution: Small, Medium, or Large?
Resolution is the number of pixels in your video — more pixels means a sharper image
but a bigger file size. Here's what each preset does:
| Preset | Resolution | Best for | Typical size reduction |
| Small | 360p | Email, messaging apps | 80–90% smaller |
| Medium | 720p–1080p | Social media, web | 50–70% smaller |
| Small | 360p | Email, messaging apps | 80–90% smaller |
| Large | Original | Archiving, quality-first | 20–40% smaller |
| Custom | You choose | Specific requirements | Varies |
Choosing the Right Format
- MP4 — Best all-around choice. Works on every device, browser, and platform. Recommended
for most users.
- MOV — Apple's format. Preferred for editing in Final Cut Pro or iMovie.
- **WEBM** — Optimized for web. Smaller than MP4 at similar quality, but less compatible with older
devices.
- AVI — Older format with wide compatibility. Larger file sizes
- MPEG — Standard for DVDs and broadcast. Less common online.
- OGV — Open-source format. Niche use.
Understanding Video Codecs: H.264 vs H.265
The codec determines how your video is compressed. The choice affects both file size
and quality:
H.264 (AVC) — The most widely used video codec. Offers good compression with high
compatibility. Supported by virtually every device, browser, and platform. This is what most online tools
(including ours) use by default.
H.265 (HEVC)
— The successor to H.264. Achieves roughly 50% better compression at the same quality
level. Ideal for 4K video. However, not all devices and browsers support it yet.
MPEG-2 — An older codec still used for DVDs and some broadcast systems. Less efficient than
H.264/H.265 but remains compatible with legacy equipment.
MPEG-4 Part 2 — Common in older streaming applications and video-on-demand services. Being
gradually replaced by H.264.
Which codec should you choose? For most users, H.264 is the safest choice — it's fast,
compatible, and produces good results. If you're compressing 4K video and your target device supports HEVC,
H.265 will give you smaller files at the same quality.
What Makes This Tool Different?
- 100% free — No hidden fees, no premium wall for basic compression. Files under 30
seconds are fully free; longer files are available with premium access.
- No watermark — Your compressed video is clean, without any branding.
- No signup required — Just upload, compress, and download.
- No software to install — Works in any modern browser on any device.
- Privacy-first — Videos are uploaded securely over HTTPS, never shared with third
parties, and permanently deleted after 24 hours.
- Multiple formats — Supports MP4, MOV, MPEG, AVI, OGV, and WEBM.
- Custom resolution — Set exact dimensions or pick from presets.
- Up to 1GB uploads — Handle large files without issues.
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