How do I make a video small enough for WhatsApp or email?

Choose 720p (or 480p for long videos) with Balanced or Strong compression. A typical one-minute phone video drops from 100–200 MB to roughly 10–20 MB, under most email and messaging limits.

Which setting keeps the best quality?

Light compression at the original resolution keeps the most detail; Balanced at 1080p or 720p is a good middle ground and usually looks the same on a phone.

Are my files uploaded?

No. Processing happens in your browser using your device's built-in, hardware-accelerated video engine (WebCodecs), so your files never leave your device.

How long does it take?

Usually a fraction of the video's length on a modern computer or phone, because your device's video hardware does the work. Large 4K files take longer, and very large files are limited by your device's memory.

Which browsers are supported?

Recent versions of Chrome, Edge, Safari and Firefox. If a format can't be encoded in your browser, you'll see a clear message suggesting another format or browser.

Compress Video

Smaller videos.
Still sharp.

Drop a video here

or choose a file · MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV · processed on your device

To compress a video, drop it in, choose a compression level (Balanced suits most uses) and a resolution such as 720p, then press Compress video. The video is re-encoded on your device and typically becomes 50–90% smaller.

How to compress a video

Drop a video into the box above.
Pick Light, Balanced or Strong compression.
Choose a resolution — 720p is ideal for phones and messaging, 1080p for larger screens.
Press Compress video and compare the before and after sizes.

Recommended settings

Goal	Resolution	Compression
WhatsApp / Telegram	720p	Balanced
Email attachment (≤ 25 MB)	480p–720p	Strong
Upload to YouTube or Drive	Original or 1080p	Light
Archive, keep quality	Original	Light

Why it's fast

Compression uses your device's built-in video encoder (WebCodecs) — the same hardware that records video on your phone — so a one-minute 1080p clip typically compresses in seconds rather than minutes, without uploading anything.

Frequently asked questions

How do I make a video small enough for WhatsApp or email?: Choose 720p (or 480p for long videos) with Balanced or Strong compression. A typical one-minute phone video drops from 100–200 MB to roughly 10–20 MB, under most email and messaging limits.
Which setting keeps the best quality?: Light compression at the original resolution keeps the most detail; Balanced at 1080p or 720p is a good middle ground and usually looks the same on a phone.
Are my files uploaded?: No. Processing happens in your browser using your device's built-in, hardware-accelerated video engine (WebCodecs), so your files never leave your device.
How long does it take?: Usually a fraction of the video's length on a modern computer or phone, because your device's video hardware does the work. Large 4K files take longer, and very large files are limited by your device's memory.
Which browsers are supported?: Recent versions of Chrome, Edge, Safari and Firefox. If a format can't be encoded in your browser, you'll see a clear message suggesting another format or browser.