Compress Video on Windows

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.

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.

Online Tool

The compressor is completely online, which means that you don't have to download and install anything to your Windows device.

Video compressor on Windows

Video files of popular formats like MP4 and MOV can be quite large, especially if recorded in high resolutions. Moreover, they may consume a significant amount of storage space on your computer. The best solution to reduce video file size on Windows 10, for example, is to compress them.

Compressing .mp4 or .mov files on Windows not only makes video files’ size smaller, but also improves compatibility, enhances playback on different devices, saves bandwidth and data usage, all while maintaining an acceptable level of video quality. You might also need to compress videos for email or social media, as every so often there are upload limitations.

Video compression is great for managing and optimizing video files. Windows 10 built-in video editor can be used as a video compressor. However, it makes the video’s resolution lower, which is typically not what is needed.

In our tool, you can compress the video without significant quality loss or changing resolution – all in one quick step.

How to compress a video file on Windows

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Upload a video

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

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Compress the video

Choose the compression preset of your preference, and wait a few moments until the file is processed. Depending on the file size, this may take some time.

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Save the compressed video

Check the preview if all looks fine before downloading the video back to your device.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

How do I maintain decent quality when compressing a large video file?

Apply a compression setting that retains high quality while shrinking file size.

Can this compressor handle MP4 and other formats too?

Yes, it’s designed to work with MP4, MOV, AVI, WMV, and many commonly used file types.

How do I make my video email-compatible in terms of size?

Select the highest compression level or trim the video into smaller segments to compress individually.

Will I be able to review the final size before downloading the video?

Clideo shows compression stats and estimated output size to guide your decision.

Is an account needed for compressing video files?

You can use the tool freely, and paid users enjoy additional options such as more presets and support for large files.

Is offline video compression available with Clideo on Windows?

No, all compression options are available online only, but you can download our iPhone compression app for basic video compression.

Can I use Clideo to compress videos from a tablet?

Yes, Clideo is fully responsive, so you can compress videos directly on tablets as easily as on desktops.

Is the original quality gone after compression?

Yes, compression leads to permanent quality reduction. It’s a good idea to keep the original file just in case.

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