# Free Video Compressor > Compress videos online for free and reduce file size without noticeable quality loss. Fast, simple, and works directly in your browser. - **URL**: https://templated.io/tools/compress-video/ --- Reduce video file size without losing quality. 100% free, runs entirely in your browser. Your video is processed 100% in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to any server. ## How to Compress Videos Online 1. Click the upload area and select a video file (MP4, WebM, or MOV). 2. Choose a quality preset — Balanced is recommended for most use cases. 3. Optionally change the resolution or output format. 4. Click "Compress Video" and download the result when it's ready. ## Why Compress Videos? - Faster Uploads: Smaller videos upload faster to social media, cloud storage, and video platforms. Save time and bandwidth. - Save Storage: Reduce cloud storage costs and keep your media library manageable. A 1-minute 4K video can be over 500MB uncompressed. - Email & Messaging: Most email services limit attachments to 25MB. Compressed videos are easier to share via email, Slack, or messaging apps. - Web Performance: Embedded videos on websites load faster when compressed, improving user experience and reducing bounce rates. ### Compression Quality Guide | Quality Preset | Best For | Typical Savings | | - | - | - | | High Quality (CRF 23) | Professional work, archiving, high-detail content | 20-40% | | Balanced (CRF 28) | Social media, web videos, general sharing | 40-60% | | Small File (CRF 33) | Email attachments, messaging apps, previews | 60-75% | | Smallest (CRF 38) | Low-bandwidth scenarios, quick previews, thumbnails | 75-90% | Need to Generate Videos Automatically? Templated lets you generate videos from templates via API — perfect for social media, marketing, and e-commerce. Easy-to-use API Our [Video Automation API](https://templated.io/video-automation-api/) lets you automate video creation from templates at scale. No-code Integrations Integrate with popular no-code platforms like [Zapier](https://templated.io/blog/how-to-generate-images-from-google-sheets-with-zapier/), [Make](https://templated.io/blog/how-to-generate-images-from-google-sheets-with-make/) and Bubble. Customizable Templates Create and customize from our 100+ [templates gallery](https://templated.io/templates/) to match your brand and specific needs. ## Integrations Seamlessly integrate with your favorite tools Zapier, Make, Bubble, n8n, Airtable, Activepieces What our customers say People love how great our product works and how we're always there to help [Rated 4.7](https://www.trustpilot.com/review/templated.io) > "Business pressures now demand almost a 24x7 operation. 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And AMAZING support!" > > Lawrence Perera (March 24, 2026) > "We booked the "Scale" package to use it as a "print product editor" and we are amazed by the features and the support! Pedro replies to every question and also implemented small hints to the API for better functions on our request. Absolutly great Software and Service!" > > Sven Rißmann, südheide.media (December 18, 2025) > "Templated.io is basically a an API-first graphics content designer which makes it super easy to programmatically create document and image assets. It has most basic features and it is robust and "just works". The Make.com app really makes it super simple to incorporate into automation workflows. What sets templated.io apart the most is Pedro and his super fast and service minded, solutions oriented responses." > > Siavash (May 26, 2025) > "Amazing API, perfect support and a lot of new features on a monthly basis." > > Kalina Staykova (November 26, 2025) > "Currently working through an implementation of Templated.io and the customer service has been spectacular!!! I get near immedate response and near immediate remedies. It's glorious. I wish other companies were like this!!! Strong recommendation!" > > Tracy C (July 17, 2026) > "The editor is easy to use, very similar to Canva and the API is simple enough to integrate on the backend." > > Halem Wenderson, Developer at Telvetto (20 February 2024) Video Compressor FAQs Common questions about compressing videos ### Is this video compressor free? Yes, completely free with no limits. Your videos are processed entirely in your browser using FFmpeg.wasm — nothing is uploaded to any server. ### What video formats are supported? You can upload MP4, WebM, and MOV files. The compressor can output MP4 (H.264) or WebM (VP9) formats. If you only work with MP4 files, try our dedicated [MP4 Compressor](https://templated.io/tools/compress-mp4/). ### How much can I reduce the file size? Typical savings range from 30-80% depending on the source video, quality preset, and resolution settings. The Balanced preset usually achieves 40-60% reduction with minimal visible quality loss. ### Will compression reduce video quality? Some quality loss is inherent in video compression, but at the High Quality and Balanced presets the difference is virtually imperceptible to the human eye. You can preview the result before downloading. ### Which quality preset should I use? For most use cases, Balanced (CRF 28) offers an excellent trade-off between file size and quality. Use High Quality for professional work and Small File or Smallest for quick sharing via email or messaging apps. ### Are my videos uploaded to a server? No. All processing happens 100% in your browser using FFmpeg.wasm, a WebAssembly port of FFmpeg. Your videos never leave your device. ### What is CRF (Constant Rate Factor)? CRF is a quality parameter used by video encoders like H.264 and VP9. Lower values mean higher quality and larger files. A CRF of 23 is visually lossless, while 28 is a good balance. Values above 33 produce noticeably smaller files with visible quality reduction. ### Can I compress a video and change resolution? Yes. You can select a lower resolution (1080p, 720p, or 480p) alongside compression to further reduce file size. Downscaling from 4K to 1080p alone can reduce file size by 50% or more. ### What is the maximum file size? This tool accepts videos up to 500MB. Since processing happens in your browser, very large videos may take longer depending on your device's processing power and available memory. ### Does compression preserve audio? Yes. Audio is re-encoded at 128kbps AAC (for MP4) or 128kbps Opus (for WebM), which provides excellent audio quality at a small file size. The audio track is always preserved. Automate Your Video Generation Today We can help you with a simple API and no-code integrations [Try For Free](https://app.templated.io/signup) ### Related Free Tools Discover more free tools you might find useful. - ### [Video to GIF Converter](https://templated.io/tools/convert-video-to-gif/) Convert video clips to animated GIF images with custom FPS and size. - ### [MP4 Compressor](https://templated.io/tools/compress-mp4/) Compress MP4 videos and reduce file size without losing quality. - ### [Add Text to Video](https://templated.io/tools/add-text-to-video/) Add text overlays to videos with custom font, color, and position. - ### [Video Format Converter](https://templated.io/tools/video-format-converter/) Convert videos between MP4, WebM, AVI, and MOV formats instantly. - ### [Video Trimmer](https://templated.io/tools/trim-video/) Cut and trim videos to the exact length you need. Set start and end points. [View All Tools](https://templated.io/tools/)