Compress Video for WhatsApp — Free, No Upload
WhatsApp crushes videos sent as media and caps them at about 16 MB. SqueezeVid lets you compress on your own terms first — pick the quality, fit the limit, and send a clip that still looks good. Everything happens in your browser; your video is never uploaded to us.
Size limit: WhatsApp caps videos sent as media (inline playback) at about 16 MB — roughly 90 seconds to 3 minutes. Sending as a document allows up to 2 GB but skips the in-chat preview.
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Frequently asked questions
What is WhatsApp's video size limit?
About 16 MB when sent as a normal video (with in-chat preview). As a document you can send up to 2 GB, but it won't preview and won't autoplay.
Why does my video look worse after sending on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp re-compresses media aggressively. Compressing it yourself first to a sensible bitrate gives you control over quality instead of leaving it to WhatsApp.
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.
How do I send a long video on WhatsApp?
Either compress it under 16 MB to send as a normal video, or send it as a document (up to 2 GB) to keep full quality without the preview.