Compress YouTube Video

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.

YouTube video compressor

Video compression is the process of reducing the size of a video file without significantly sacrificing its quality. It involves various techniques and algorithms that eliminate redundant or unnecessary information from the video to make it more compact and easier to transmit or store.

YouTube has its own compression algorithms, so uploading high-quality videos is always recommended. However, the platform also has specific file size limits for video uploads, so often it’s needed to shrink video size before uploading to ensure that it falls within the allowed limit. This is especially important for longer videos or videos with high resolutions, which tend to have larger file sizes.

Plus, compressed YouTube videos are quicker to download. Smaller file sizes reduce the download time and make it more convenient for viewers who wish to access your content without an internet connection.

Using our video compressor tool, you can make your YouTube video size smaller in a few clicks while maintaining a good viewing experience for your audience.

How to compress YouTube video

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Step

Upload a video

Add your video to our video size reducer tool. You can choose a file up to 500 MB for free from any of your devices: Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows. You can also select it from your Google Photos, Google Drive, or Dropbox account.

Step

Compress the video

Choose the compression preset, and hit "Compress" to start compression. You just need to wait until the process is over. Note that larger files may take some time to process.

Step

Save the compressed video

The preview shows the compression rate, and you can check the video before downloading it back to your device.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

What’s the best way to compress a video for YouTube while keeping it crisp?

Use a high-quality compression option that keeps video quality as intact as possible.

Are different video file types accepted by this compression tool?

Yes, it’s compatible with popular video formats like MP4, MOV, AVI, and WMV.

What should I do to reduce my video file for email?

Choose the strongest compression preset or cut the file into shorter parts and compress each separately.

Can I preview the reduced size before compressing my file?

Yes, you’ll see an estimation of the compressed size and how much space you’ll save.

Do I have to sign in to compress a video?

No login is required, but premium members can compress larger videos and have no watermarks.

Can Clideo compress videos if I'm offline?

No, the service is browser-based, but you can use our iPhone compression app for basic offline compression.

How can I compress video files from my phone without installing anything?

Clideo is a browser-based tool that allows mobile compression on all devices without any installations.

After compressing a file, can I get the original quality back?

No, compression reduces quality permanently, so it’s best to save your original video for future use.

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