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VIDEO Runs entirely in your browser

Compress a video online

Shrink a clip that’s too big to send or upload. Re-encode it at a lower bitrate and, if you like, a smaller resolution — right in your browser, with sound kept intact.

No uploadNo sign-upKeeps audioAdjustable strength

Drop a video here

or click to choose from your device

Choose video
MP4 · WEBM · MOV · M4V · OGV
Your video is re-encoded locally with a canvas and the browser’s recorder. Nothing is uploaded.
How it works

Compress in three steps

1

Add your video

Drag a clip onto the box or click to browse. It loads instantly — no upload.

2

Choose the strength

Pick a compression level and, if you want, downscale the resolution to shrink it further.

3

Export

Compress and download a smaller WebM. The result shows exactly how much you saved.

Why use it

Smaller files, still watchable

Real size savings

Re-encoding at a lower bitrate typically cuts a big clip down to a fraction of its size.

You choose the trade-off

Four strength levels plus optional downscaling let you balance quality against file size.

Audio kept

The soundtrack is carried through the re-encode, so your compressed clip still has sound.

100% private

Compression runs entirely on your device — your footage is never uploaded.

Good to know

How browser compression works

This compressor plays your clip through once, redraws each frame onto a canvas, and records the result with the browser’s built-in encoder at a lower target bitrate. Because it renders in real time, a 30-second clip takes roughly 30 seconds — the trade-off for keeping everything private and on-device.

Bitrate does most of the work

File size is mostly a function of bitrate — the amount of data used per second of video. Dropping from “Light” to “Strong” lowers that target and shrinks the file; going further with a smaller resolution compounds the savings.

The output is WebM

Compressed clips are saved as WebM (VP9/VP8), a modern, widely-supported format that plays in every major browser and on most platforms. For maximum compatibility with older software, you can convert the WebM afterwards.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the video compressor free?
Yes — completely free, no account, no limits and no watermarks. It’s part of Creator Studio.
Is my video uploaded?
No. The clip is re-encoded locally in your browser, so your footage never touches a server.
Why does it take about as long as the video?
Browser compression renders in real time — it plays the clip through once to re-encode it. That’s the cost of keeping everything on your device.
Does it keep the audio?
Yes, the soundtrack is carried into the compressed file in supported browsers like Chrome and Edge.
What format is the output?
WebM — a modern, well-compressed format that plays in every major browser and on most devices.
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