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Last updated: April 2, 2026

Compress Video for Email

Q: What is the email attachment size limit?

It varies by provider: Gmail allows 25MB total, Outlook allows 20MB, Yahoo Mail allows 25MB, and Apple iCloud Mail allows 20MB. The limit applies to all attachments combined, not per file.

Q: What format should I use for email video attachments?

MP4 with H.264 codec. It plays on every device and operating system without requiring additional software. Avoid WebM and MKV, as they require specific media players on many systems.

Q: Can I send a 10-minute video by email?

Technically yes, but quality will be very low at 20-25MB for 10 minutes (about 0.3 Mbps). For long videos, a cloud sharing link (Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive) is a better option.

Q: Is my video uploaded to a compression server?

No. FastEdit processes everything in your browser using WebAssembly. Your video files never leave your device. This matters for business and personal videos with sensitive content.

Most email providers limit attachments to 20-25MB total. A single phone video can easily exceed that. FastEdit compresses videos to fit within email limits using fit-to-size, entirely in your browser with no upload. Your videos stay private throughout the process.

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Steps

Open FastEdit

Go to app.fastedit.net. No installation or account needed, works in any modern browser.

Load your video

Drag and drop your video file. Supports MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV, and more. The file stays on your device, nothing is uploaded.

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.

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.

Export as MP4

MP4 with H.264 plays on every device and email client. Export and attach to your email. The file is guaranteed to be under your target size.

Benefits

Fit-to-size guarantees your video is under 20-25MB, no bounced emails.
Better than cloud links for recipients who prefer direct attachments.
MP4 output plays on every device, the recipient does not need special software.
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

Email attachment limits by provider: Gmail 25MB, Outlook 20MB, Yahoo Mail 25MB, Apple iCloud Mail 20MB. Target the lowest limit if you are unsure of the recipient's provider.
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.

Free. No upload. No watermark. No account. No limits.

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FAQ

What is the email attachment size limit?

What format should I use for email video attachments?

Can I send a 10-minute video by email?

Is my video uploaded to a compression server?

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