Practical video guide
Compress a video for Reddit
Prepare a smaller gameplay or screen recording for Reddit without uploading it to YouTube first.
The short answer
You can make a smaller Reddit-ready copy directly on your computer instead of uploading to YouTube and downloading it again.
Clip Squeezer creates a new file and leaves your original untouched.
Why this happens
Raw OBS and screen recordings are made to capture everything clearly, not to upload quickly. Reddit viewers usually need only the short part that proves a point, shows a bug, or captures the moment.
What should I choose?
Trim to the point
A focused clip is smaller and more useful to viewers.
Balanced at 1080p
Good for gameplay where movement and text both matter.
720p
Good when the post will mainly be viewed on phones or the upload remains too large.
Do it with Clip Squeezer
- 1
Check the current rules for the subreddit and the upload screen you are using.
- 2
Trim the recording to the part that matters to the post.
- 3
Choose Make smaller. Start with Balanced and use 1080p or 720p if the original is larger.
- 4
Check that names, scores, captions, or other small text remain readable before uploading.
Check the new file
Read your post as a stranger would: can they see the bug, play, score, or menu item without downloading the original? Check that the important moment is not cut off.
Common questions
Do I need to upload to YouTube first?
No. Clip Squeezer makes the smaller file directly on your computer.
Why does gameplay sometimes look blocky?
Fast movement and detailed scenes are difficult to shrink. Try Best quality or a shorter clip if the important moment becomes unclear.
Something went wrong? See Clip Squeezer troubleshooting.
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