100% browser-based · no uploads · free

smaller.video

Compress any video, right in your browser.
Your file never leaves your device.

Drop your video here

or click to browse — MP4, MKV, MOV, WebM, AVI and more

Powered by FFmpeg WebAssembly — runs entirely in your browser

How it works

Three steps. No account. No waiting.

01

Upload your video

Drop any video file into the compressor. MP4, MKV, MOV, WebM, AVI — all supported.

02

Choose settings

Pick your quality, resolution, output format, and audio options. Or just hit compress with the defaults.

03

Download the result

FFmpeg runs in your browser. When done, download your compressed video instantly.

Why smaller.video

Everything runs in your browser. Your file never touches a server.

Zero privacy risk

Your video is never sent to any server. FFmpeg runs entirely in your browser via WebAssembly.

No account needed

Open the page, compress, download. No sign-up, no email, no billing.

All major formats

Output to MP4, MKV, WebM, or MOV. Input accepts virtually any video format.

Full quality control

Adjust quality level, resolution (up to 1080p), audio handling, and output format.

Truly free

No watermarks, no file size limits (within your device's RAM), no paid tiers.

Powered by FFmpeg

FFmpeg handles video processing in billions of devices. Here it runs compiled to WebAssembly, locally.

Common questions

Quick answers to the most asked questions.

Is my video safe?

Yes. Your video is processed entirely in your browser. No data is sent to any server at any point.

What is the maximum file size?

There is no hard limit, but your browser needs enough RAM to hold the file. Most modern devices handle files up to a few GB comfortably.

Why does the first compression take longer?

The first time, the browser downloads ~30MB of the FFmpeg WebAssembly binary. It is cached afterwards, so subsequent compressions are instant to start.

Will the video quality drop?

It depends on the quality slider. The default setting (balanced) targets about 50% of the original bitrate, which is usually invisible on most content. Move the slider left for better quality, right for a smaller file.

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