Compress video online for free
Compress videos up to 2 GB directly in your browser with SqueezeVid. No uploads required.
Working with a larger file? Try eligible MP4/MOV up to 10 GB in the browser · Choose cloud processing
Squeeze your video here!
or click to choose a video (MP4, MOV, AVI)
Up to 2 GB. Your video stays on your device.
Video larger than 2 GB? Try Large Browser Compression (Beta) or use Server Compression.
video.mp4
15.2 MB
Choose where to compress
Use the route that fits your file and device. Limits apply to the input file; available memory, storage and codec support can impose smaller practical limits.
- Browser Compression
- Up to 2 GB. Adjust resolution or target size; video bytes stay on your device.
- Large Browser Compression · Beta
- Eligible MP4/MOV up to 10 GB, at Original resolution. No video upload; requires supported codecs and temporary disk space.
- Server Compression
- Upload up to 10 GB and let our servers process it. After upload and job submission, you can close the tab and receive the result by email.
Free allowances are available. Extra credits, their prices and validity are shown before purchase. See cloud pricing
Supported Video Formats
Lemon Features
Choose settings for your video
Fit a file size limit
Choose a target slightly below the upload limit. A longer video has to share the same file size across more seconds, so it needs a lower bitrate. If the preview looks blurry, trim the clip before compression or choose a larger target.
Keep text and faces clear
For screen recordings, try Original resolution first so small text stays readable. For everyday phone clips, 720p is a useful starting point. Fast motion and fine detail need more data than a mostly static picture. Compare the preview with the original.
Understand the quality trade-off
Re-encoding can remove detail; no fixed percentage of savings is guaranteed. A video that is already well compressed may barely shrink. Keep your original and download the smaller version only when its quality works for you.
How to Reduce Video File Size Online
Compress videos in three simple steps with our online video compressor:
- Select Your Video File: Choose any video file from your device. Our video compressor supports MP4, MOV, AVI, and WebM formats.
- Adjust Compression Settings: Configure quality, resolution, and bitrate to control the video file size reduction.
- Compress and Download: Click compress, wait for processing, and download your optimized video file with reduced size.
Optimize Video Quality vs File Size
Adjust compression strength to balance video quality and file size. The size estimate helps you choose settings; actual results depend on the video and browser encoder. Keep Original resolution to preserve the dimensions, or choose a lower resolution for a smaller file. Preview the result before downloading.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum video file size for compression?
Browser Compression accepts video files up to 2 GB. Processing uses FFmpeg in your browser. Available memory and local disk space can impose smaller practical limits; memory-only browsers support outputs up to 512 MiB.
How much can video compression reduce my file size?
Savings depend on the source video, duration, resolution and bitrate. Already compressed files may barely shrink. Preview the result and keep your original if too much detail is lost.
Does this compressor require upload of my video file?
Video bytes stay on your device in this browser tool. SqueezeVid receives usage metadata to manage allowances and failures. Optional cloud processing is a separate route that requires an upload.
What video formats does this video compressor support?
The standard tool accepts MP4, MOV and AVI. Sharing pages also accept WebM and MKV. Successful compression creates an H.264 MP4; support depends on the codec inside the source file.
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