Your upload cap is 8 MB
Start at 8 MB and check the actual downloaded result. Preview the busiest scene rather than judging only the first frame.
VIDEO COMPRESSOR
Compress video to 8MB
Your 8MB target is ready. Choose a video to get started, or adjust the settings to suit your file.
Target file size (MB)
Aim for 8 MB or less
Output
MP4 · H.264 · ≤ 8 MBMP4 · H.264 · ≤ 8 MB · Original · Fast
Checking compression access...
Choose a starting point
Make a strict size budget work for your clip
Eight megabytes leaves limited room for a long video. Decide which part needs to be seen clearly before choosing a smaller target.
Leave a little below the cap
Try 7.5 MB for headroom below an 8 MB cap. This gives detail a smaller data budget; inspect the result before deciding to use it.
The clip is long or text-heavy
Trim unnecessary footage in an editor before lowering resolution. For a screen recording, preserving legible text may require a shorter clip or a larger permitted target.
These buttons change only the size target and select target-size mode. Your file and resolution setting stay in place; uploading starts only when you choose Start Compression.
Planning example
How far does an 8 MB budget stretch?
A short clip has more data available per second than a long one at the same target. Movement and tiny text can make the trade-off more visible.
| Video length | Approximate total bitrate budget |
|---|---|
| 30 seconds | 2.13 Mbps |
| 60 seconds | 1.07 Mbps |
| 120 seconds | 0.53 Mbps |
| 300 seconds | 0.21 Mbps |
Calculated as 8,000,000 bytes × 8 ÷ duration. Audio and container overhead share this total budget. These are theoretical estimates, not measured quality or a guarantee that any length will work well.
When the result needs another try
The result exceeds the cap
Verify that you are checking the downloaded output and that target-size mode was selected. Try 7.5 MB and inspect the new file’s actual size.
Motion turns into blocks
Use the original for a new attempt. A shorter clip gives each second more of the same size budget; use a larger target only if the upload destination permits it.
The original is already small enough
Check playback and format compatibility first. If the original meets the destination’s requirements, use it directly rather than adding another lossy compression pass.
Common questions
No. This page targets an 8MB output for any destination. Always check that destination's current limit.
Not necessarily. The target is an upper bound, so a successful result may be smaller than 8MB.
Yes, but it may be unnecessary if the format and size already work. You can use the original, or choose a smaller custom target when you have a specific reason.