Compress Video Online Free
How to finish the file
- 01
Open FastEdit
Go to app.fastedit.net. The editor runs entirely in your browser, no installation, no account, no signup.
- 02
Load your video
Drag and drop any video file. FastEdit supports MP4, MOV, WebM, GIF, animated WebP, and APNG. The file stays on your device, nothing is uploaded.
- 03
Choose format and codec
Select your output format. MP4 with H.264 is the safest choice for compatibility. WebM with VP9 is great for web use. For the smallest files, use H.265 or AV1 if your target platform supports them.
- 04
Adjust compression settings
Set the target bitrate (2-5 Mbps for 1080p is a good starting point), reduce resolution if appropriate, and trim the video to remove unnecessary sections.
- 05
Export with fit-to-size
If you need to hit a specific file size (e.g., 25MB for email, 10MB for Discord free), use fit-to-size and FastEdit automatically adjusts quality to meet the target.
Benefits
- Supports every major video format: MP4, MOV, WebM, GIF, animated WebP, APNG.
- Multiple codec options: H.264, H.265, VP8, VP9, AV1. Pick the best for your use case.
- No hard upload caps. Cloud tools often cap at 500MB or 1GB; FastEdit is limited by your device instead.
- Trim, crop, and resize during compression to remove unnecessary data.
- Completely free with no watermarks, time limits, or signup.
Compression Tips
- For maximum compatibility, export as MP4 with H.264. It plays on virtually every device and platform.
- Reducing resolution from 4K to 1080p cuts file size by 60-75%, and on most screens you will not notice the difference.
- Trim unused footage before compressing. Shorter videos mean smaller files, and trimming is lossless.
- Two-pass encoding analyzes the video first, then allocates bits optimally. It produces better quality at the same file size compared to single-pass.
- For social media, target 720p at 2-3 Mbps. Most platforms re-encode uploads anyway, so ultra-high quality is wasted.
Shrink the file, keep the quality in sight, and never hand over the original.
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