Compress Video for WhatsApp

Compress video for WhatsAppmeans reducing a video file to under WhatsApp's 16 MB attachment limit while maintaining the best possible quality at WhatsApp's supported dimensions (up to 720p / 1280×720). WhatsApp automatically re-encodes videos that exceed its size limit — this re-encoding often produces visible quality degradation, especially for fast-moving content. By compressing your video to under 16 MB beforesending, you control the quality level and prevent WhatsApp's aggressive re-encoding. Our compress video for whatsapptool uses the browser's native MediaRecorder API to compress videos entirely in your browser — your video never leaves your device.

1. 1Upload your video:Drag and drop or click to select any video file — MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI, and more. The tool shows the file size and dimensions, and flags if the video exceeds WhatsApp's 16 MB limit.
2. 2Choose a quality preset:Select High (720p, 2 Mbps), Medium (480p, 1 Mbps), or Low (360p, 500 kbps). Each preset shows an estimated output size based on your video's duration, with a green checkmark if it fits under 16 MB. All processing happens locally in your browser — your video never leaves your device.
3. 3Download and send on WhatsApp:The compressed video downloads automatically. The results panel shows original size, compressed size, reduction percentage, and whether the output fits under WhatsApp's 16 MB limit.

• Maximum file size: 16 MB for all video attachments on WhatsApp. Videos exceeding this limit are automatically re-encoded by WhatsApp, often with significant quality loss.
• Maximum resolution: 720p (1280×720 pixels). WhatsApp downscales videos above 720p. Our compress video for whatsapp tool enforces this limit to prevent double-compression.
• Maximum frame rate:30 fps. Videos recorded at 60 fps or higher are downsampled by WhatsApp. Our tool compresses at 30 fps to match WhatsApp's limit.
• Output format: The tool outputs WebM format (VP9 codec), which WhatsApp accepts on Android and most platforms. For iOS recipients, convert the WebM to MP4 using a video converter before sending.

For videos under 30 seconds, the High Quality (720p) preset typically fits under 16 MB. For videos 30 seconds to 2 minutes, use the Medium Quality (480p) preset. For videos over 2 minutes, use the Low Quality (360p) preset or consider trimming the video first. The preset selector shows an estimated output size for your specific video duration — use the green checkmark to confirm the preset fits under 16 MB before compressing.