Video compressor
Reduce a video's resolution and encoding size, then compare the download size.
- Free
- No account
- No watermark
- Deleted after 15 minutes
Private: your files are deleted within 15 minutes, and you need no account.
Your result
Preview before you downloadAdd your file to begin. The result shows here.
A file that was already compressed can come out bigger. Compare the sizes and check text and movement before you replace your original.
Shrinking a file to send it?
Studio takes recordings up to 2 GB on the free plan, so you can send the original and get back the finished edit.
Working with a longer recording?
The free tools stop at 100 MB and 3 minutes. The Studio free plan takes recordings up to 2 GB and edits the whole thing.
How to use the video compressor
- Add your fileDrop it in the box, paste it or browse. MP4, MOV, WEBM, MKV and more.
- Choose size and qualitySet the output width and encoding quality, then press Compress video.
- Preview and downloadPlay the result on the page, then save it. The download link works for 15 minutes.
Before you start
Which files can I use?
MP4, MOV, WEBM, MKV, AVI, M4V, TS, MTS, FLV, WMV, MPG, MPEG, 3GP.
How big can my file be?
Each task takes up to 100 MB and 3 minutes of media. For a full recording, the Studio free plan takes files up to 2 GB.
What happens to my file?
Files are uploaded to our processing server. Inputs are deleted when processing finishes; downloads and any failed-task files are deleted after 15 minutes. No account is needed.
Is it free?
Yes. There is no account, nothing is added to your video, and you can run one task at a time.
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Guides for this task
All articlesCompress video without losing readable text
Reduce resolution and encoding size, then judge the downloaded file instead of trusting a quality label.
Read the guide Guide · Before you uploadThe recording is too big to upload
A one-hour interview can be several gigabytes. The upload fails at the end.
Read the guideEditing a talk, a podcast or an interview?
Upload the raw recording. Studio cuts the ums, retakes and long pauses, adds captions and makes short clips. 30 free minutes, no card.