Compress a video, in your browser
Pick a smaller size and bitrate and the tool re-encodes your video on your own computer. Good for sending clips by email or chat, or getting under an upload limit.
Source
Output
Deskshed, our desktop app for Windows. It's built for whole folders of photos and documents. For long videos or a folder of clips, we recommend the free HandBrake. Pay once: $5 for the first 1,000 buyers, then $9.
See DeskshedCompress video at a glance
- Cost
- Free, with no watermark
- Account
- None needed
- Your video
- Processed on your device and never uploaded. How to check
- You get
- A smaller MP4 or WebM video
- Limits
- Takes as long as the video; a result can't always be smaller
How to use it
Drop in the video
The tool shows its size, resolution and length.
Choose a size and quality
720p at 3 Mbps is a good middle ground for sharing. The estimate updates as you change them.
Compress and download
The video plays through once while it's re-encoded. If the result isn't smaller, the page tells you, so keep your original.
Compress video: common questions
How much smaller will it get?
It depends on the original. A phone recording at 1080p is often 15 to 20 Mbps; re-encoding it at 720p and 3 Mbps makes it about a fifth of the size. The estimate on the page is bitrate × length, which is close to what you'll get.
Why does it take as long as the video?
This tool re-records your video as it plays, so a 3-minute video takes about 3 minutes. If you compress videos often, the free HandBrake doesn't have to wait for playback.
Does it keep the audio?
Yes, unless you untick Keep audio. Audio is re-encoded along with the picture.