Compress video for WhatsApp

This page opens the video compressor with the 16 MB target already selected. Add your video, check the estimated size, and download an MP4 that fits a WhatsApp message. Limits change, so check the current limit in your app.

Drop files here, or tap to pick

MP4, MOV or WebM · processed on your device · nothing is uploaded

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Other sizes

How to use the video compressor

  1. Open this page. The video compressor opens with the 16 MB target already selected.
  2. Add your video. Drop or select the MP4, MOV or WebM video you want to send on WhatsApp.
  3. Check the estimate. The estimated output size and quality are shown before you compress.
  4. Compress the video. Tap Compress video and wait — the clip is re-encoded on your device.
  5. Download the result. Save the smaller MP4 and send it on WhatsApp.

Frequently asked questions

How do I compress a video to 16 MB?

Add your video, check the estimated size and quality, tap Compress video, then download the MP4. The clip is re-encoded on your device.

Will the quality drop?

A smaller target means more compression, so quality can drop. Check the estimate shown before you compress.

Do my videos leave my device?

No. The video is processed in your browser and nothing is uploaded.

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