Compress Video on Mac
Make a video file smaller on Mac. Compress MOV, MP4 and other formats.

Fast Compression
The tool will do everything for you, just upload your file and select the best setting to reduce its size and keep the quality you need.
Online Tool
The compressor is completely online, which means that you don't have to download and install anything to your Mac device.
Convenient Presets
Choose the level of compression that works best for you. Compress as much as possible to quickly share the file or put the quality first.
Video compressor on Mac
Videos, especially longer ones or recorded in high resolutions, tend to have large file sizes, which can sometimes cause inconvenience. That’s why the question of how to make video files smaller on Mac is common. The best way to do it is to compress them.
Compressing a video reduces its file size, helping to save storage space on Mac or external storage devices. Shrinking video file size is particularly beneficial if there is limited storage capacity or more space is needed for other files or applications.
Compressing video files on a Mac also facilitates faster file sharing, improves streaming performance, enhances compatibility, optimizes storage and backups, and minimizes data usage. These benefits make video compression a valuable practice for managing and optimizing videos on Mac.
Using our tool, you can compress QuickTime (MOV), MP4, or other format files on Mac in just one click.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
Use a high-quality compression preset to keep visual detail intact while minimizing size.
The tool supports compression of MP4, MOV, AVI, WMV, and other video formats.
Use a compression setting that offers the greatest file size reduction, or split the video and compress each part separately.
Yes, the platform provides size estimations and compression rate so you can choose the preset that suits you best.
No, but premium users benefit from extra features like higher upload capacity and watermark-free videos.
No, the service is available online; however, you can use the Clideo iPhone compression app, which lets you compress videos offline.
Clideo supports mobile browsers like Safari and Chrome, letting you compress videos without installing anything.
No, you can’t restore lost quality after compression. We advise saving the original file.
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