Compress Video for WhatsApp — Reduce Video Under 16 MB

Compress any video to fit WhatsApp's 16 MB attachment limit. Free, no account, no watermarks. Output is H.264 MP4 — plays on all Android and iPhone devices.

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Max 500 MB • Max 30 min • Max 4K

Fast gives the smallest file size — recommended to stay under WhatsApp's 16 MB limit on Android.

How to Compress a Video for WhatsApp — 3 Steps

  1. Upload your video

    Select any video file — MP4, MOV, MKV, WebM, AVI — up to 500 MB.

  2. Choose Fast compression

    The Fast preset delivers the smallest file size. A typical 1-minute 1080p recording compresses to 8–12 MB — well under WhatsApp's 16 MB Android limit.

  3. Send via WhatsApp

    Download the MP4 and attach it in a WhatsApp chat on Android, iPhone, or WhatsApp Web.

WhatsApp Video Size Limits

Android16 MB maximum for video attachments sent via Android WhatsApp. This is the most restrictive limit.
iPhone64 MB on iOS. WhatsApp for iPhone compresses videos automatically before sending, but quality suffers.
WhatsApp Web16 MB maximum — same as Android. Upload from the browser has the same limit.
WhatsApp BusinessSame 16 MB limit applies. Pre-compress before attaching to ensure delivery on all devices.
Safe targetCompress to under 16 MB to guarantee delivery to all Android, iPhone, and WhatsApp Web recipients.
AlternativeFor longer videos, share a Google Drive or YouTube link in the WhatsApp chat instead of attaching the file.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WhatsApp's video size limit?

WhatsApp limits video attachments to 16 MB on Android and WhatsApp Web. iPhone allows up to 64 MB but WhatsApp auto-compresses it. Compress to under 16 MB to ensure delivery on all platforms.

Why does WhatsApp compress my video and make it blurry?

WhatsApp re-compresses videos after receiving them to reduce storage and bandwidth. This is unavoidable. Pre-compressing to a reasonable bitrate still produces a better result than letting WhatsApp compress a large raw file.

What if the video is still over 16 MB after compression?

Try trimming the video to a shorter clip with our Video Trimmer first, then compressing. For very long videos, share a YouTube, Google Drive, or Dropbox link instead.

Is my video kept private?

Yes. Your video and compressed output are automatically deleted within 60 minutes. We never store or analyse your files.

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