Compress Video for WhatsApp
Shrink your video before you send it, so WhatsApp doesn’t squeeze it for you. It’s done in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
WhatsApp’s Video Size Limits
Limits vary by sending method, so check WhatsApp’s current limit. The 16 MB preset is a suggested target; larger videos can be sent as documents up to 2 GB.
| How you send it | Limit |
|---|---|
| As a video in a chat | Check WhatsApp’s current limit |
| As a document | Check WhatsApp’s current limit |
| As a status update | Check WhatsApp’s current limit |
How to Send a Full-Quality Video
- Step 1Add the video
Choose the clip you want to send.
- Step 2Tap the WhatsApp preset
It sets a target of 16 MB. Choose the High setting to keep more detail.
- Step 3Download, then send
Save the file and send it from WhatsApp on your computer, or move it to your phone first.
Your videos never leave your device
Compression runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to a server.
Pick the size you need
Type a target in MB and get a file under it. No bitrate maths.
No watermark
Your video comes out clean, with no logo or branding added.
No signup
No account, no email address, nothing to install.
Free
Free to use, as many times as you like.
Three steps
Choose a file, set a size, download. That's it.
What Happens to Videos After Compression
Compressing first gives you control over how the video looks when it arrives.
Videos sent in a chat are often shrunk further. A clean, smaller file gives WhatsApp less to squeeze.
Files sent as documents usually arrive as they are. Compress first so they fit.
The compressed video is saved as a new file. The original on your device isn’t changed.
FAQ
WhatsApp compresses videos sent in chats to save data. Compressing first with the High setting gives you more control over the result.
It sets a target of under 16MB, a size that sends quickly in a chat. You can type a different number at any time.
Sending it as a document usually keeps the file as it is. Compress it first so it fits.
No. MakeVideoSmaller runs in your desktop browser. Nothing to install, no signup.
Yes. The audio is kept and compressed along with the picture, so the video still plays with sound in WhatsApp.