compress video for email

Compress Video for Email

Make a video smaller for email attachments with a 25MB target and private browser-based compression.

No upload No watermark Free, no signup
Quick target size
Advanced controls for resolution, audio, trim, and aspect ratio unlock after upload.

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Change video formats when the converter is ready.

Trim

Cut clips down to the part you need.

Resize

Change resolution and dimensions.

Crop

Reframe videos for social posts.

Extract Audio

Pull audio from video files.

Your privacy is the product rule.

Compression runs locally in your browser today, and future tools should keep that same no-upload default whenever possible.

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How to use this tool

  1. Choose the video you want to attach or share by email.
  2. Keep the Email preset at 25MB, or lower the target if your email provider needs a smaller file.
  3. Compress locally, download the MP4, then attach the smaller file to your message.

Email-friendly video settings

The Email preset starts at 25MB with MP4 output, 720p video, 30 fps, and lower audio bitrate. Those settings fit many short clips without jumping straight to the lowest quality.

When 25MB is still too large

Email limits vary by provider and message path. If the result is still too large, use 10MB or a custom target, choose 480p, remove audio, or trim the clip before sending.

Gmail and large attachments

Gmail and some other providers may turn larger attachments into cloud links instead of sending the original file directly. Use this page when you want a smaller downloadable video file first.

Browser-based compression and privacy

The video file is handled in your browser session. The compression engine runs locally, so the file is not uploaded to a server and no watermark is added.

Supported formats

The first version accepts MP4, MOV, and WebM files up to 500MB. Files from 200MB to 500MB can be processed, but the page warns that browser memory and processing time may be a limit.

FAQ

What size should I use for an email video?

25MB is a common starting point for email attachments, but provider limits vary. Use 10MB or a custom smaller target when the message still rejects the file.

Can I compress MOV for email?

Yes. Choose a MOV file, keep MP4 output selected, and the tool will create a smaller email-friendly MP4 in your browser.

Will the video be uploaded before I email it?

No. The compression step runs locally in your browser. You download the result and decide where to send it.

What if the compressed video is above 25MB?

Try 480p, remove audio, lower the frame rate to 24 fps, trim the clip, or enter a custom target below 25MB.