Compress Video on Mac

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.

How to compress a video on Mac

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Upload a video

Add the video from your Mac to our video compressor tool, or select it from your Google Photos, Google Drive, or Dropbox account.

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Compress the video

Choose the compression preset, and wait a few moments until the file is processed. Note that larger files may take some time to process.

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Save the compressed video

Check the preview to see if the result is OK. If everything is fine, download the video back to your device.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Is it possible to reduce a video file’s size and still keep it visually clear?

Use a high-quality compression preset to keep visual detail intact while minimizing size.

What video files can I use with this compressor?

The tool supports compression of MP4, MOV, AVI, WMV, and other video formats.

How can I downsize a video to email it?

Use a compression setting that offers the greatest file size reduction, or split the video and compress each part separately.

Can I check the compressed size of my video before saving it?

Yes, the platform provides size estimations and compression rate so you can choose the preset that suits you best.

Is registration mandatory for using the video compression service?

No, but premium users benefit from extra features like higher upload capacity and watermark-free videos.

Can I compress videos on my Mac without Internet using Clideo?

No, the service is available online; however, you can use the Clideo iPhone compression app, which lets you compress videos offline.

How do I compress a video using Safari or Chrome on my phone?

Clideo supports mobile browsers like Safari and Chrome, letting you compress videos without installing anything.

Can I reverse the effects of compression?

No, you can’t restore lost quality after compression. We advise saving the original file.

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