Reduce a Video File Size
To reduce a video file size, upload it below, select a lower quality level, and download the smaller version — a browser-only workflow that takes a couple of minutes at most. It works with the common formats your phone, camera or screen recorder produces.
Video size comes down to three levers: bitrate, resolution and duration. This tool pulls the first lever — re-encoding at a lower bitrate — which is usually the best deal, shrinking files substantially while keeping the same dimensions and length. For extreme reductions, combine it with resizing or trimming.
How it works
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Upload the video
Add any file up to 500 MB from your device. Your original is never modified — you get a brand-new smaller copy to download.
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Select a quality level
Three options: High for subtle savings, Medium for the sweet spot, Low for maximum shrinkage. Lower levels mean smaller files and softer detail.
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Download the smaller file
Once processing completes, save the result and check the new size. Repeat at a lower level, or trim the clip, if you need it smaller still.
Why use Video-Matic
Free storage back instantly
Shrinking old recordings and camera footage reclaims gigabytes on your phone or drive without deleting a single memory.
Simple three-level choice
No bitrate math or codec jargon — high, medium or low covers the real decisions people actually face.
Original untouched
Compression produces a new file, so you can compare both versions and keep whichever you prefer.
Try it on the house
Signup includes 3 free credits and each reduction costs 1, so testing with your own footage is free.
Frequently asked questions
How much smaller will my video get?›
It varies with the source. Videos straight from phones and cameras carry generous bitrates and often shrink by 50 to 90 percent at Medium. Files that were already compressed once, like downloads from social apps, have less room and might only drop modestly. The only way to know is to run it and compare.
Can I reduce file size without losing any quality?›
Strictly lossless size reduction is rarely possible with video — re-encoding always discards some data. The practical goal is invisible loss: at High quality, most viewers cannot tell the output from the original at normal viewing sizes. Losses only become noticeable at Low, and mainly in fast motion and fine texture.
What is the difference between compressing and resizing?›
Compressing lowers the bitrate while keeping the same dimensions; resizing scales the picture down, for example 4K to 1080p. Resizing then compressing gives the smallest files, but resize alone can be enough when the video is destined for small screens. This page handles compression; a separate resize tool handles scaling.
Are my files kept on your servers?›
Only briefly. Every upload and every result is deleted automatically within 24 hours, and processing happens on servers located in the EU (Paris), which keeps the service GDPR-friendly. Download your compressed file when it is ready, because it will not be retrievable after the cleanup window.