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    Compress MP3 online

    Shrink an MP3 file by lowering its bitrate — useful for saving storage space or making an audio recording easier to send.

    Accepted source formats

    MP3

    How it works

    1

    Drop your MP3 file: its original bitrate is detected.

    2

    Pick a lower target bitrate (e.g. 128 kbps) based on the quality you need.

    3

    Download the compressed MP3, smaller but with reduced audio fidelity accordingly.

    Common mistakes

    • Using a source file of poor quality.
    • Publishing without checking the final result.
    • Confusing file size, dimensions and quality.
    • Overwriting the original file without keeping a copy.

    Pro tips

    • Always keep an original version.
    • Test several settings before downloading.
    • Use WebP for the web when possible.
    • Choose descriptive file names for SEO.

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    Your files are processed locally in your browser and are never uploaded to our servers.

    Adapt your files to your needs

    Prepare your files for the web, emails, professional documents or online sharing. Processing happens directly in your browser, fully private and with nothing to install.

    Practical formats for everyday work

    Choose the formats best suited to your needs: publishing, archiving, printing, collaboration or quick sharing. Processing happens directly in your browser, fully private and with nothing to install.

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    Use the tool for free, with no account, no email required and no unnecessary steps. Processing happens directly in your browser, fully private and with nothing to install.

    Secure, private processing

    Your files stay on your device and are processed locally. No file is ever sent to a remote server. Processing happens directly in your browser, fully private and with nothing to install.

    Save time on all your files

    Keep a simple workflow: add your files, choose your settings, then download the final result. Processing happens directly in your browser, fully private and with nothing to install.

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    Frequently asked questions

    An MP3 encoded at a high bitrate (320 kbps) can be re-encoded at a lower bitrate to shrink it further, at the cost of reduced audio quality.

    At very low bitrates, a loss of detail is audible, especially on complex music; for voice recordings (podcasts, memos), the difference is usually negligible.

    No, lossy compression is irreversible: keep the original file if you might need a higher-quality version later.
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