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Compress Video

Cut video file size down with H.264 while keeping it watchable. The output is re-encoded, so quality depends on the settings you choose.

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Drop your files here

MP4, MOV, MKV, WebM and 7 more formats · up to 512 MB each

or paste files from your clipboard

Ready when you are

Cut video file size down with H.264 while keeping it watchable. Everything happens in this tab; nothing is sent anywhere.

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How to use it

  1. 1

    Add your files

    Compress Video works with MP4, MOV, MKV, WebM, AVI, FLV, MPEG, 3GP, TS, OGV and WMV. Drop them in, browse for them, or paste from your clipboard.

  2. 2

    Choose your options

    Tune codec, resolution and bitrate and the audio track — or leave the defaults, which are sensible.

  3. 3

    Run it and download

    Press the button and save the result. Everything happens on your device, and nothing is uploaded.

About these formats

Accepts

MPEG-4 Part 14

The default video container of the internet.

Extensions
.mp4, .m4v
MIME type
video/mp4
Best for
Sharing anywhere · Streaming · Social media
Compatibility
Plays on effectively every device.

Accepts

QuickTime Movie

Apple's QuickTime container, common from iPhones and cameras.

Extensions
.mov, .qt
MIME type
video/quicktime
Best for
Apple ecosystem · Video editing
Compatibility
Excellent on Apple, patchy on Windows and Android.

Good to know

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