Video is re-encoded on the server with a modern codec at the bitrate/quality you choose. A lower quality target means a much smaller file — ideal for email, messaging, or faster uploads. The source is deleted right after processing.
Compress a video
Make MP4, MOV, WebM, and other videos smaller with a quality target.
Compress a video: add your file above, lower the quality slider until the size is small enough, and download the compressed file. It is free, needs no sign-up, and the uploaded file is deleted right after processing.
- 100% free — no sign-up
- Files processed privately
- Fast — no upload wait
- No file-count limit
About video compressor
How it works
1. Add your file
Drop your file onto the Video Compressor box above, or click to browse.2. Set the quality
Drag the quality slider — a lower value makes the file smaller. The output size is shown before you download.3. Download
The file is compressed on the server, then deleted. Click Download.
Frequently asked questions
What formats are supported?
MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV, AVI, and M4V in — MP4 (H.264) out, which plays everywhere.
How much smaller will it be?
Typically 40–70% smaller, depending on the source bitrate and the quality target you set.
Is Video Compressor free?
Yes — Video Compressor is free with no account, no watermark, and no file-count limit.
Where is my file processed?
On a secure server that compresses the file and then deletes it immediately. Nothing is stored.
Will quality drop?
You control it. A higher quality setting keeps the file closer to the original; a lower setting makes it smaller. Preview the output size before you download.
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