Why Video Files Get So Big
Video is essentially thousands of images per minute plus audio — even short clips at high resolution can balloon to hundreds of megabytes. That makes them slow to upload, impossible to email, and a pain to store.
How Smart Compression Works
Naive compressors apply a fixed quality setting (CRF) to every video, regardless of its original bitrate — sometimes barely shrinking a file, sometimes over-compressing it into a blurry mess. Our Video Compressor instead:
Compression Levels Explained
| Level | Target ratio | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Low | ~65% of original bitrate | Minor size reduction, near-original quality |
| Medium | ~45% of original bitrate | Balanced — noticeable size cut, good quality |
| High | ~28% of original bitrate | Maximum size reduction for sharing/storage |
Step-by-Step
Pro Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
How much smaller will my video get?
It depends on the source bitrate and chosen level, but 50–70% reduction is typical at the "medium" setting.
Will compression make my video blurry?
Our proportional, probe-based approach targets a sensible bitrate for your specific file rather than applying a one-size-fits-all setting — minimising visible quality loss.
What's the file size limit?
Up to 300MB per upload.
Next Steps
Once compressed, you can convert it to a different format or extract just the audio track.