Video Compressor

Privacy modeLocal with browser engine

Files stay in your browser. Supported tools prefer local GPU or browser hardware acceleration when available, then local CPU fallback.

Upload: No file uploadEngine: ffmpeg-wasm, fflateFormats: video to mp4Limit: Recommended under 250 MB

Video processing stays local. GPU/browser acceleration is preferred when available, with local CPU fallback.

Compress video locally in your browser

Pick a preset for smaller MP4 output. Balanced works well for most uploads, while Discord, WhatsApp, and Email presets aim for tighter size limits.

Drop videos here or choose files to start.

Outputs are exported as MP4 with H.264 video for broad compatibility.

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Compression Presets

Recommended for most uploads. Shrinks size while keeping detail stable.

Output: MP4 / H.264Max height 1080pUp to 30 fps1500 kbps videoEngine: Auto GPU / CPU fallback

About Video Compressor

Video Compressor is a free online page for shrinking video files directly in your browser. It keeps the same inner-page template as the rest of the site, while focusing on a single job: reduce video size for sharing, chat uploads, email attachments, and quicker downloads without switching to desktop software.

This page follows a local-first workflow. Supported compression tries browser hardware acceleration on your device first, then falls back to local FFmpeg WebAssembly CPU processing instead of routing files through an external upload queue.

Jump to the Video Compressor input area, read how to use Video Compressor, or open the Video Compressor FAQ for quick answers.

How to use Video Compressor

1. Choose one or more videos. 2. Pick a preset such as Balanced, Strong, or a platform limit like Discord 8MB. 3. Start compression and wait for the browser engine to finish. 4. Preview the MP4 result and download it when the size looks right for your workflow.

The platform presets estimate output bitrate from file duration to stay near a target size. Final size can still vary because motion-heavy footage, screen recordings, and noisy handheld clips all compress differently.

Video Compressor FAQ

Does Video Compressor upload my files?

No. This page is built for local browser processing. It tries local browser hardware encoding first when available, then falls back to FFmpeg WebAssembly on the local CPU.

Which output format does Video Compressor create?

The current page exports MP4 with H.264 video and AAC audio because that combination is widely supported across browsers, chat apps, and email workflows.

Can Video Compressor hit an exact target size?

Platform presets estimate bitrate from file length and try to stay near the requested size, but final output can vary depending on source complexity.