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What this does
Email and chat apps reject videos over a certain size. This makes the file smaller so it fits, by trading away a little visual quality you mostly will not notice.
Think of it like a vacuum-packed bag: same contents, less space, slightly squashed.
How to use it
- Drag your video onto the page, or tap to pick one.
- Choose how small you need it, or accept the suggested setting.
- Press the button and wait. A long video can take several minutes.
- Download the smaller file when it finishes.
Choosing a setting
The trade is always the same: smaller file, softer picture.
- For email or a text message, aim small. Quality matters less on a phone screen.
- For anything that will be watched on a television or a large monitor, stay closer to the original.
- If you are unsure, run it once at the suggested setting and look at the result before deciding.
Why it takes a while
Every frame has to be decoded and rebuilt, and your own device does that work. A phone will be slower than a desktop. Keep the tab open while it runs.
Your privacy
Your video never leaves your device. All the work happens inside your browser, so nothing is uploaded and nothing is stored on a server.
Common questions
Will it look bad?
At moderate settings most people cannot tell the difference on a phone. Push the size down hard and you will start to see softness and blockiness in fast motion.
Can I make it smaller than the tool suggests?
Yes, but past a point the picture degrades quickly. Try one step at a time.
Does it change the audio?
The soundtrack is re-encoded too, which saves space. Speech stays clear; music is where you might notice.