Compress Video for Email
How to finish the file
- 01
Open FastEdit
Go to app.fastedit.net. No installation or account needed; it runs in a modern browser, with desktop recommended for larger jobs.
- 02
Load your video
Drag and drop your video file. Supports MP4, MOV, WebM, and more. The file stays on your device, nothing is uploaded.
- 03
Set fit-to-size to 20MB or 25MB
Enable fit-to-size and enter your email provider's limit: 25MB for Gmail and Yahoo, 20MB for Outlook and iCloud Mail. FastEdit adjusts quality to hit the target.
- 04
Trim and adjust resolution
Trim to the essential portion of the video. Reduce to 720p if the video is long, as recipients will not notice the difference at typical playback sizes.
- 05
Export as MP4
MP4 with H.264 has broad playback support. Export, confirm the actual file size, and leave room for any other attachments and message overhead.
Benefits
- Fit-to-size estimates a bitrate, checks the export, and reports the actual file size before you attach it.
- Better than cloud links for recipients who prefer direct attachments.
- MP4 with H.264 is a broadly supported choice for recipient playback.
- No upload to any third-party compression service. Your personal and business videos stay private.
- Works on any device with a browser: compress on phone, tablet, or desktop.
Compression Tips
- Gmail personal accounts document a 25MB total attachment limit; Microsoft documents a 20MB total email limit for common internet accounts in Outlook. Other providers and managed accounts vary, so leave margin and check your sender.
- A 1-minute video at 20MB gives roughly 2.7 Mbps bitrate, good quality at 720p and acceptable at 1080p.
- For videos longer than 2-3 minutes, consider 480p resolution. At 20MB, longer videos need lower bitrates and lower resolution preserves quality.
- Trim unnecessary intro and outro footage. Every second you cut means more quality for the seconds you keep.
- If the video exceeds 5 minutes, consider a cloud sharing link (Google Drive, Dropbox) instead of email attachment.
Shrink the file, keep the quality in sight, and never hand over the original.
Compress in FastEdit