Compress Video for WhatsApp
Shrink videos below WhatsApp's 16 MB limit as 720p H.264 MP4 that plays on every phone. Set your own size or trim first. Free, private, never uploaded.
- No upload — 100% private
- Instant, on your device
- Free, no sign-up
- Works offline once loaded
How it works
How to use Compress Video for WhatsApp
Drop the video you want to send — it stays on your phone or computer.
The WhatsApp preset is ready: 720p H.264 MP4 with a 15 MB target, leaving headroom under 16 MB.
Press Compress video and wait for the progress bar.
Share the downloaded MP4 in WhatsApp — it sends without being compressed again.
Why use it
Why use our Compress Video for WhatsApp tool
Under 16 MB, every time
The bitrate is worked out from your video's length so the file lands just below WhatsApp's media limit.
Sharper than WhatsApp's own compression
WhatsApp squeezes big videos hard. Compressing to the limit yourself keeps more detail at the same size.
Plays on every phone
H.264 video with AAC audio in MP4 — the format WhatsApp, iPhone and Android handle natively.
Too long? Trim first
Long videos need a low bitrate to fit. The tool warns you, and the video trimmer cuts it down in seconds.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is WhatsApp's video size limit?
Videos sent as media are limited to 16 MB (larger files are compressed heavily or must be sent as a document). This preset targets 15 MB to stay safely below.
How long a video fits in 16 MB?
About 1 minute at good 720p quality, around 2–3 minutes at 480p. Beyond that, trim the video or send it as a document.
Will WhatsApp compress it again?
Videos already under the limit in H.264 MP4 are usually sent as-is or with only light processing, so they stay much sharper.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes — open this page in Chrome on Android or Safari 26+ on iPhone, pick the video from your gallery and save the result.
Is my video uploaded before I send it on WhatsApp?
No. The video is shrunk on your phone or computer first, so only the smaller file is ever sent — by you, through WhatsApp. That also saves mobile data compared with upload-based compressors.
Related tools
Trim Video
Cut the start and end off any video — fast, exact and private.
Video to GIF
Make smooth, small animated GIFs from MP4, MOV or WebM clips.
Compress Image
Shrink JPG, PNG and WebP files without visible quality loss.
Compress PDF
Shrink PDFs losslessly or fit them under an exact size in KB.
MP4 to MP3 Converter
Turn MP4 videos into MP3 audio, in batches.
Audio Converter
Convert MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG and video sound — in batches.
Audio Joiner
Merge songs and clips with gaps, crossfades and fades.
Screen Recorder
Record screen, tab or window with mic and webcam.