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How to Compress Video for Sharing

Large videos are impossible to share on messaging apps and email. Compressing reduces file size dramatically while keeping your video watchable and shareable.

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⚠️ The Problem

Your 500MB video is too large for WhatsApp (16MB limit), Discord (8MB), or email (25MB). Uploading to cloud storage works but recipients can't watch inline. You need smaller files that still look good.

✅ The Solution

Compress videos to fit sharing limits while maintaining watchable quality. Our tool reduces size by 50-90% using efficient encoding. A 500MB video becomes 50MB - small enough to share anywhere.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. 1

    Upload Your Video

    Drop your video file into the compressor. We support MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, and most other formats.

  2. 2

    Choose Compression Target

    Select a size target (like 'Under 25MB for email') or compression level. Preview estimates the final size.

  3. 3

    Adjust Quality Settings

    For messaging apps, 720p is usually perfect. For important videos, keep 1080p with higher bitrate.

  4. 4

    Compress the Video

    Click 'Compress' to process. Larger videos take longer - progress bar shows status.

  5. 5

    Download and Share

    Get your compressed video and share directly on WhatsApp, Discord, email, or any platform.

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💡 Pro Tips

  • • For WhatsApp: Target under 16MB at 720p resolution for best inline playback
  • • For Discord: Aim for 8MB or under (50MB with Nitro) at 480p-720p
  • • Trim unnecessary parts before compressing for even smaller files
  • • Lower resolution (720p instead of 4K) reduces size more than quality settings

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Frequently Asked Questions

How small can I make the video?
Depends on length and content. A 2-minute 1080p video typically compresses from 200MB to 20-40MB.
Will the video look bad?
At moderate compression, quality loss is minimal. For messaging, viewers rarely notice the difference.
What format is best for sharing?
MP4 with H.264 encoding works everywhere - phones, computers, all messaging apps.
How long does compression take?
Typically 30 seconds to 2 minutes depending on video length and your device speed.
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