Compress video for email
Start with a 10 MB target and 720p for a short email attachment. Encoding the attachment increases the message size, so a video exactly at your provider's limit may still be rejected. Your video stays on your device.
Size limit: Personal Gmail accounts allow 25 MB of total attachments. Microsoft's guidance for internet email accounts gives a 20 MB message limit; work accounts can differ. Check the recipient's limit too.
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Up to 2 GB. Your video stays on your device.
Video larger than 2 GB? Try Large Browser Compression (Beta) or use Server Compression.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum video size for email?
It depends on both mail providers and the total encoded message. Gmail's 25 MB attachment allowance is different from Outlook's commonly documented 20 MB message limit. A smaller target leaves room, but does not guarantee delivery.
How do I email a video that's too big?
Try a 10 MB target for a short clip, then check the preview and downloaded size. For a long recording, sharing a storage link often preserves more detail than forcing it into an attachment.
Does SqueezeVid upload my video to compress it?
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.
Will compressing ruin the video quality?
A small target spreads fewer bits across each second. Trim unnecessary footage or choose a larger target if faces, motion or text become unclear. Keep the original file.
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
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