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Compress video for WhatsApp16 MB

Fit your video into 16 MB — the WhatsApp limit on the As video plan. No upload to any server.

Drop your video hereor click to select a fileMP4, MOV, WebM, MKV, AVI and more · The file never leaves your device.

Platform

Plan

As video16 MBAs file2 GB

Target size16 MB

Up to 16 MB

Optimal parameters are calculated automatically

Usually takes 10 – 60 seconds, depending on the file and the device

WhatsApp compresses videos itself and refuses ones that are too big to send as media. Compressing in advance keeps control of the quality and makes sure the video goes through.

WhatsApp file size limits

Platform	Plan	Limit	We compress to	Compress
WhatsApp	As video	16 MB	≈ 16 MB	Compress
WhatsApp	As file	2 GB	≈ 2 GB	Compress

How to send a video on WhatsApp

1
Compress the video here with the WhatsApp preset.
2
Save the result to your gallery or files.
3
In a chat, tap the attachment icon and choose the video.
4
Send it — WhatsApp will not need to shrink it further.

Common problems

WhatsApp says the video is too long or too big: Compress it with the WhatsApp preset. If it is very long, trim it first.
The video looks worse after sending: WhatsApp re-compresses big videos. A file that already fits is changed less.
Sending as a document: Documents can be bigger, but the recipient has to download them before watching. Media plays immediately.