Ever tried to send a video and been told it’s too big? WhatsApp, email and Discord all have size limits, and phone videos blow past them easily. Compressing a video shrinks the file so it actually sends — and you can do it free securely, without storing anything.
Copy a video URL from any supported site and paste it into the tool.
The tool loads it so you can choose how much to compress.
On the Compress tab, choose Small, Medium or High to balance size and quality.
The video is re-encoded securely and saved as a smaller file.
How video compression works
Compression re-encodes the video at a more efficient bitrate and, for the smaller presets, a lower resolution. You trade a little visual quality for a much smaller file. The Small preset can cut file size dramatically while staying perfectly watchable on a phone; High keeps it close to the original.
Which preset should you choose?
- Small — for messaging apps and email, where size matters most.
- Medium — a balanced choice for social media.
- High — when you want the smallest file that still looks near-original.
Tip: If the file is still too big for one platform, try the Small preset, or trim the video first to shorten it before compressing.
Compress your video now
Paste a link, pick a quality preset, and download a smaller file ready to share.
Open the Compress Video tool →Frequently Asked Questions
How much smaller will my video get?
It depends on the source and preset, but the Small preset often reduces size dramatically while staying watchable.
Will it lose quality?
Compression always trades some quality for size. Pick High to stay close to the original, or Small for the tiniest file.
Is my video stored?
No — the whole thing is re-encoded securely. Nothing is stored.
Why is it slower than trimming?
Compressing re-encodes the entire video, which is heavier than a simple lossless cut.