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Compress Video for Telegram — Faster Uploads, Less Data


Telegram lets you send huge files — up to 2 GB free — so the goal here isn't fitting a limit, it's sending smaller, faster-uploading videos that don't burn through data or recipients' storage. SqueezeVid shrinks your clip in your browser before you send it, with no watermark and nothing uploaded to us.

Size limit: Telegram allows up to 2 GB per file on free accounts and 4 GB with Premium — so most videos already fit. Compressing simply makes them upload faster and use less data.

Squeeze your video here!

or click to pick a fresh one (MP4, MOV, AVI, WebM, MKV maximum 2GB

video.mp4

15.2 MB

Compression Settings
60%
Squeezing your video... 0%
Preparing to squeeze...
15.2 MB
Original Size
4.8 MB
Squeezed Size
68%
Size Reduction

Frequently asked questions

What is Telegram's file size limit?

Free accounts can send files up to 2 GB; Telegram Premium raises that to 4 GB. Anyone can download large files, but only Premium can upload above 2 GB.

Why compress a video for Telegram if it already fits?

Smaller files upload and download much faster, use less mobile data, and take up less space for everyone in the chat.

Does SqueezeVid upload my video to compress it?

No. Compression runs entirely in your browser with WebAssembly. Your video never leaves your device, so it is completely private — unlike cloud compressors that upload your file to a server.

Will quality drop noticeably?

Use the quality slider to control it. The default keeps videos looking good while cutting file size substantially.

Supported Video Formats

Lemon Features

Zippy Fast
Browser-based compression
Totally Private
No server uploads needed
Smart Squeeze
Maintains visual quality

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