Compress Videos

On iPhone, iOS, and Mac

Use QuickTime:

  1. Open QuickTime.
  2. Choose and open your video.
  3. Navigate through File > Export As > Choose.
  4. Select the file format you’d prefer for your video.
  5. Choose your output file name and location.
  6. Hit the Save button.

Another quick tip for working with compressed video on your iPhone is to simply go into your settings, navigate to Camera, then go to the “Record Video” section and select a lower resolution.

On Windows 10

To compress a video on a Windows PC or laptop, use the built-in Windows Video Editor.

  1. Open Video Editor.
  2. Start a new video project card.
  3. Add the video file that you’d like to compress.
  4. Click the “Finish Video” button.
  5. Select the file format that you’d prefer for your video.
  6. Hit Export.

On Android

Follow a similar process with Android devices:

  1. Open Android Device.
  2. Go to the “Application Menu.”
  3. Choose the camera icon.
  4. Select the “Resolution” icon.
  5. Choose your new recording format.

Online

Along with the options above, you can also use compression apps and platforms available online.