Compress MP4 for Free — Online MP4 Compressor

Fast Compression

The tool will do everything for you, just upload your file, set the necessary parameters, and it'll reduce its size and keep quality as much as possible.

Secure Encryption

You're the only one who has access to your files because all the communications are performed via secure channels.

Check Preview

You can first see the preview of your file and only then save it back to your device.

Why reduce MP4 file size

MP4 is a lossless file container format created by Moving Picture Expert Group. It is usually used to store video and audio. However, it can store other data like subtitles too. The format became an international standard.

It is difficult to upload and download large files because it either needs a great Internet connection or a social media you want to upload it to has a size limit. Here you need a video compression tool.

Our tool works with all the popular formats. It is a cloud based solution so it works fast and does not require any downloading. It allows you to compress a video up to 500 MB for free but it does not have a quantity limit.

How to compress MP4 online

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Step

Choose an MP4 file

First of all, upload an MP4 file you want to compress. You can choose it from your device: Windows, Mac, Android or iPhone. Also you can select it from Dropbox, Google Drive, or Google Photos account by clicking the blue downward arrow.

Step

Specify the compression settings

Select one of the compression options and click "Compress". The tool will compress your video as much as possible according to the selected settings. Wait a few moments, depending on the file size.

Step

Download the compressed MP4

Your video is ready now! Here you can see the initial file size and the compressed one. You can watch the result to make sure it looks good. If you do not like it for some reason you can start over. If everything is okay, download the result back to your device or save to cloud storage.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Can I compress a video and still keep the image sharp and clean?

Select a compression method that maintains the high quality of the visuals while effectively reducing the file size.

Which file types can I compress using this tool?

Our video compressor works with all popular formats – from MP4 and MOV to AVI and WMV, plus many other video extensions.

How can I compress my video so it’s easier to email?

Use a preset designed for strongest size reduction or split the video into manageable parts and compress them.

Is the compressed file size visible before I finish the process?

Yes, Clideo reveals the projected size and compression ratio before you compress.

Can I use the MP4 compressor without registering?

Yes, free usage is available to everyone, but a premium upgrade offers benefits such as higher file limits and no watermarks.

Does Clideo offer offline compression for MP4 files?

All compression presets are available online only, but you can download our iPhone compression app for basic offline compression.

Can I compress videos on my phone or tablet?

Yes, you can use Clideo's web-based compression tool right from your mobile browser.

Is it possible to recover the original quality after compressing a video?

Once a video is compressed, the quality reduction is permanent. We recommend keeping your original file as a backup for future use.

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