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    Compress MP4 online

    Shrink an MP4 video by adjusting its bitrate and resolution — useful for emailing it, uploading it faster, or freeing up storage space.

    Accepted source formats

    MP4

    How it works

    1

    Drop your MP4 file: its resolution and duration are detected automatically.

    2

    Pick a compression level: the lower the bitrate, the smaller the file, at the cost of slightly reduced sharpness.

    3

    Download the compressed video, typically 50-80% smaller with limited visual loss.

    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.

    Privacy guaranteed

    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.

    Free tool, no signup required

    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

    At a moderate compression level, the difference is barely noticeable; heavy compression becomes visible on highly detailed or fast-motion scenes.

    Yes, the audio track is re-encoded at a suitable bitrate, but by a much smaller margin than the video, which accounts for most of the file size.

    It depends on the file’s length and your device’s power, since processing happens directly in your browser.
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