Free Online Tool

Free Online Video Compressor

Reduce MP4, MOV, AVI, and MKV file sizes by up to 80% with quality presets and optional resolution control. No desktop software needed.

80%
Max Reduction
500MB
Max File Size
Free
No Signup
Video Compressor
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Everything You Need to Compress Videos Online

Powered by FFmpeg. Works in any browser on any device.

MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV

Compress videos in all major formats. Output is always MP4 (H.264) for maximum device compatibility.

Low / Medium / High Presets

Three quality presets to choose from. Medium is ideal for most use cases — great quality, much smaller file.

Resolution Control

Optionally resize your video from 4K down to 480p. Reducing resolution dramatically cuts file size.

Thumbnail Preview

A thumbnail from your video is shown so you can confirm you uploaded the right file before processing.

FFmpeg Powered

Video compression runs on FFmpeg — the industry standard for video processing. Fast, reliable, high-quality output.

Up to 500 MB Upload

Upload videos up to 500 MB. Suitable for social media clips, presentations, and home videos.

How to Compress a Video Online — 3 Easy Steps

Upload your video, choose a quality preset, and download the compressed file.

1

Upload Your Video

Drag and drop or click to upload any MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, or WebM file up to 500 MB.

2

Choose Quality & Resolution

Select Low, Medium, or High quality. Optionally choose a target resolution like 720p for extra savings.

3

Compress & Download

Sign in, click Compress Video. Processing takes 30 seconds to a few minutes depending on file size.

Frequently Asked Questions

Results vary by content and preset. Typical reductions are 50–80%. A 100 MB video at Medium quality often compresses to 20–40 MB with no noticeable quality loss.

Input: MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM. All compressed videos are output as MP4 (H.264), compatible with all devices and platforms.

The maximum upload size is 500 MB. For larger files, consider splitting the video first or using HandBrake for very large files.

A typical 100 MB video at Medium quality takes 1–3 minutes. Longer videos and higher resolutions take more time.

For social media or email: Low or Medium. For archiving: High. For web video that needs to load fast: Low or Medium at 720p.

Yes, significantly. Reducing from 1080p to 720p typically cuts file size by 40–60% on top of quality compression.

Yes. Free accounts can compress videos and store results for 24 hours. Pro accounts ($9/month) offer higher limits and longer retention.

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