Video Compressor
Shrink Video File Size
Reduce video file sizes with resolution, bitrate, and quality controls. Shows original size, compressed size, and percentage saved.
What is Video Compressor?
Video Compressor reduces large video file sizes by optimizing resolution (1080p, 720p, 480p, 360p), video bitrate (300 kbps to 6 Mbps), and frame rate directly in your browser. It shows your original file size, estimated target size, final compressed size, and exact percentage saved — ideal for sending videos over email, Discord, WhatsApp, or embedding on websites.
How to Use Video Compressor
Upload a video file
Select a video from your computer or phone, or load the built-in sample clip.
Choose compression level
Pick Small File (Max Savings), Balanced Web (Recommended), High Quality, or set a custom bitrate and resolution.
Review estimated size savings
See the estimated output megabytes and percentage reduction before compressing.
Compress and download
Click Compress Video to transcode locally and download your lighter video.
Key Features
Resolution downscaling presets: Original, 1080p Full HD, 720p HD, 480p SD, and 360p Compact
Bitrate control from 300 kbps (ultra-light) to 6,000 kbps (high definition)
Clear comparison card showing Original Size, Compressed Size, and % Saved
Option to strip audio track to save an additional 10%–20% file size
100% Browser-based compression with live progress bar
Tips & Best Practices
- 1
Downscaling a 4K or 1080p phone video to 720p at 1.5 Mbps typically shrinks file size by 70%–85% while still looking sharp on mobile screens.
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If your video has no important sound (such as a screen recording), check 'Mute Audio' to save extra kilobytes.
Why Use Our Online Video Compressor?
Video Compressor helps video creators and YouTubers plan, preview, and optimize their video content right from the browser. No heavy software or sign-up required — get instant, creator-ready results.
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