Compress Video for WhatsApp
Shrink a video to send on WhatsApp without losing it to compression twice.
Compression level
Drop a video here or click to choose
compressed on your device — your video is never uploaded
WhatsApp aggressively re-compresses big videos, which is why forwarded clips often look terrible. By compressing it cleanly first, you send a smaller file and avoid the worst of WhatsApp's own re-encode — so it arrives looking better.
Processed in your browser; nothing is uploaded.
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Frequently asked questions
- Why not just let WhatsApp compress it?
- WhatsApp's automatic compression is harsh and unpredictable. Compressing to a sensible size first gives you control and a cleaner final result.
- Is there a length limit?
- WhatsApp limits video length for status but not for chats. Longer videos just take a little longer to compress here since it's all local.
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🔒 Your files never leave your device. This tool runs entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded.