How to make a video smaller

Steps

1. 1

   Add or drop a video.

2. 2

   Select Make smaller.

3. 3

   Choose Best quality, Balanced, or Smallest file.

4. 4

   Optionally keep the resolution or reduce it to 1080p/720p.

5. 5

   Choose wide compatibility or a smaller HEVC file, review the estimate, and start.

What to expect

• Start with Balanced for an everyday video.
• Keep the current picture size when the video contains small text. Try 1080p for most sharing or 720p for a tight limit.
• Choose Works almost everywhere when someone else needs to play the file. Choose Smaller file only when you know their device supports HEVC.

Good to know

• The estimate is a guide, not a guaranteed size.
• The original is never changed.
• Watch the output before deleting or archiving the source.