Compress video online — free
Video too big to send or upload? Shrink MP4, MOV, MKV, or WEBM in one click — up to 90 seconds per clip.
- No watermarks
- Works on mobile
- First fix free, no signup

- 1Upload
- 2Pick a fix
- 3Download
- 1Upload
- 2Pick a fix
- 3Download
Drop any file. AI picks the fix.
Images, audio, video, PDF, Word and ZIP — up to 500MB. Or click anywhere to browse.
image → upscale · audio → clean noise · video → extract audio · pdf → text · zip → repair
How it works
How to compress a video online
Upload your video
MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, or WEBM — up to 150MB and 90 seconds.
Select "Compress video"
FixTheFile re-encodes with FFmpeg at a smaller bitrate.
Download the smaller file
See the exact size reduction before you download.
Why FixTheFile
Shrink video file size without new software
Big size savings
Typical compression cuts file size significantly for short clips.
No desktop app needed
Runs entirely in your browser.
Before/after size shown
Know exactly how much you saved.
Free first fix
Try it without an account.
Private
Videos are processed automatically and not reviewed.
Also compresses images & PDFs
Same tool handles JPG, PNG, and PDF files.
How do I compress a video for free?+
Upload to FixTheFile, choose Compress video, and download the smaller file.
Is there a length limit?+
Yes — videos must be 90 seconds or shorter and under 150MB.
What formats are supported?+
MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, and WEBM.
Will quality drop noticeably?+
FixTheFile uses a balanced quality setting — good for sharing and email, not archival masters.
Can I compress longer videos?+
Trim the clip to under 90 seconds first, then upload.
Ready to get started?
No software needed. Works on any device. First fix is free.
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