ShrinkVideos

Compress video online, free and private

Reduce your video file size for Instagram, YouTube, WhatsApp, or email — right in your browser, no signup needed.

No watermark No file uploaded* Free up to 500MB
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beach-trip.mp4

Ready to download

−80%

Original

108.5 MB

Compressed

21.6 MB

Compressed in 4.2s — on your device

Try it right now

Drop a video below — it compresses on your device, and nothing is uploaded.

Drag and drop your video here

or

Choose video

MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM and more · up to 500MB per file · select several to batch compress

Private — most files never leave your deviceNo watermark, no signupQuality presets or an exact target size
2M+

Videos compressed

~70%

Average size reduction

100%

Runs in your browser

4.9/5

Average rating

See the difference

A typical 150MB clip, compressed at each quality level.

Original
150 MB
Basic
85 MB
−43%
Strong
42 MB
−72%
Superb
22 MB
−85%

Actual results vary with resolution, frame rate, and source bitrate.

Everything you need

No bloat, no learning curve — just a fast, private compressor.

Fast Compression

Upload your file, pick a quality level, and we shrink the size while keeping it looking sharp.

Private by Default

Most videos are compressed directly in your browser — your file never touches a server.

Preview Before Saving

See the exact size reduction before you download the result.

Nothing to Install

Fully web-based — works on any device with a modern browser.

Simple Interface

No manual needed. Drop a file, pick a quality, done.

Any Format

MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM, WMV, and 3GP all work out of the box.

How it works

Step 1

Upload a video

Choose a file from your device — up to 500MB free.

Step 2

Pick a quality

Basic, Strong, or Superb compression.

Step 3

Download the result

Get your smaller video in seconds.

Loved by creators

“Compressed a 400MB reel down to 80MB in under a minute, right in the browser. No app to install, no watermark — exactly what I needed before uploading.”

Ananya R.

Content Creator

“I send client previews all day and Gmail kept bouncing my attachments. This got me under the limit without the video looking mushy.”

Marcus T.

Freelance Editor

“Simple enough that I didn't need a tutorial. Dropped the file, picked 'Strong', done. Our product videos finally load fast on the site.”

Priya S.

Small Business Owner

Simple pricing

Start free. Upgrade for bigger files and priority processing.

Free

For light, occasional use

Get Started
$0/mo
  • 30 credits / month
  • Up to 500MB per file
  • All compression options
  • 4K video support
  • Standard processing
  • Private video processing
  • No watermark
  • Secure file deletion

Basic

For regular, everyday compression

Choose Basic
$9/mo
  • 750 credits / month
  • Up to 10GB per file
  • All compression options
  • 4K video support
  • Priority processing
  • Private video processing
  • No watermark
  • Secure file deletion
Most Popular

Pro

Best value for power users

Get Pro
$25/mo
  • 5,000 credits / month
  • Up to 10GB per file
  • All compression options
  • 4K video support
  • Priority processing
  • Private video processing
  • No watermark
  • Secure file deletion

Premium

For heavy, professional workloads

Go Premium
$49/mo
  • 7,500 credits / month
  • Up to 10GB per file
  • All compression options
  • 4K video support
  • Priority processing
  • Private video processing
  • No watermark
  • Secure file deletion

Frequently Asked Questions

Use the 'Basic' compression level — it reduces file size while keeping visual quality close to the original.

Yes, compressing videos up to 500MB is completely free, with no watermark.

Yes — the 'Strong' or 'Superb' presets are ideal for getting under typical attachment size limits.

Only if it's over 200MB. Smaller files are compressed entirely on your own device using your browser's built-in processing power — nothing is sent anywhere.

They control how aggressively the video is compressed. Basic keeps the most detail with a modest size cut, Strong is a balanced default, and Superb prioritizes the smallest possible file size.

Ready to compress your video?

No signup, no watermark, no waiting around.

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