Compress Video for WhatsApp
Make a video small enough to send on WhatsApp: under the 16 MB limit for normal video messages, as an MP4 that plays on every phone. Compressed in your browser.
- Free
- No sign-up
- Nothing is uploaded
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Key Features
- Set to 15 MB, a little under the 16 MB limit for videos sent from the gallery
- Works out the quality and resolution that fit, so you do not have to
- Saves an MP4 that plays on Android, iPhone and WhatsApp Web
- Change the size in MB for Status or other apps
- Uses your phone’s or computer’s own video encoder, so it is fast
- No upload, no sign-up and no watermark
How to Use
- 1Drop a video onto the box or choose one from your gallery.
- 2Keep 15 MB, or type another size.
- 3Click "Compress video" and wait for the progress bar.
- 4Download the video and send it on WhatsApp.
Your privacy
Your video is compressed by your own browser and never uploaded, so private clips stay private.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the WhatsApp video size limit?
Videos sent as normal messages from the gallery are limited to 16 MB. Larger files can be sent as documents, up to 2 GB, but they arrive as a file to open rather than a video that plays in the chat.
Why does WhatsApp make my videos blurry?
WhatsApp compresses videos sent from the gallery again to save data. Compressing the video yourself first lets you choose the quality; sending it as a document keeps it exactly as it is.
How long a video fits in 15 MB?
About a minute at 720p, and two to three minutes at 480p. The tool lowers the resolution when needed, so longer videos still fit.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes, in Chrome on Android and Safari on iPhone. Pick the video from your gallery, compress it, then share the downloaded file to WhatsApp.