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Compress video

Make a video file smaller so it fits into a messenger, an email or your storage. You choose how small it gets.

How it works

  1. Open your video file.
  2. Choose how small the file should get, or enter a target size in MB. Use the yellow handles if you only want part of it.
  3. Click "Compress and save". Below the button you then see the size of the new file.

Questions and answers

How exactly does Cutwisp hit the target size?

Roughly. The browser encodes towards a target data rate, and depending on the picture the file ends up a bit above or below it.

Why does the resolution sometimes drop?

If the file has to get very small, the data rate isn't enough for a sharp, large picture. Cutwisp then scales the video down to 720p, for example. That looks better than a large, smeared picture.

Does the video lose quality?

Yes, a little. A smaller file is only possible if some picture information goes away. With "About half the size" you usually see little of it, with very small target sizes more.

Is my file uploaded?

No. Cutwisp processes the file inside your browser. It is never sent to a server.

Does it cost anything? Is there a watermark?

Cutwisp is free, and it doesn't add a watermark.

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