Compress Video
Make a video smaller for sharing and upload. Free, private and runs in your browser.
About Compress Video
Compress Video reduces the size of a video by re-encoding it at a lower resolution and bitrate. Pick a small, balanced or high quality setting. The processing runs on your device, so the video is never uploaded anywhere.
How to use Compress Video
- Click “Select file” or drop your file onto the page.
- Adjust the options that appear on the right, if there are any.
- Click the action button. The result is created in your browser and downloads right away.
When is Compress Video useful?
- Send a video by email or chat without hitting the size limit
- Free up space by shrinking large recordings
- Prepare a lighter video for a website
Frequently asked questions
Why does it take as long as the video?
The video is processed in real time in your browser, so a 2-minute video takes about 2 minutes. Keep the tab open and visible.
What format is the result?
A WebM file. Most modern browsers and many players open it.
Can it make a small video larger?
No. If your video is already smaller than the chosen quality, it keeps its own size.
Is Compress Video free to use?
Yes. Compress Video is free, with no sign-up and no usage limits.
Are my files uploaded to your servers?
No. The work is done in your browser on your own device, so nothing you use here is sent to our servers.
Privacy and safety
Compress Video runs entirely in your browser. The files you choose never leave your device and nothing is kept after you close the page.