Compress video to an exact size. No upload. No watermark.

Process videos up to 1GB on your device. Nothing is uploaded.

  • Hardware encoder
  • Never uploaded
  • Up to 1GB
  • Free, no watermark

Drop videos here, or click to browse

Up to 1GB each · MP4, MOV, WebM or MKV

Choose files

Processed locally in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.

Settings

Add a video and the settings for this tool appear here.

How it works

  1. 1Drop your video. We read its duration to calculate the bitrate needed for your target.
  2. 2Choose 8 / 10 / 16 / 20 / 25 / 100MB, tap Discord for the free 20MB cap, or type a custom size.
  3. 3Compress and download. The result lands at or slightly under your target.

Processed locally in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.

Need a percent shrink instead? Use the Video Compressor. All tools

  • Private by designNo servers, no uploads, no 24-hour deletion promises.
  • Zero upload waitEncoding starts the moment you drop the file.
  • Free, no watermarkNo credits, no branding stamped on your video. Drop a file, download the result.

Free tools

Every tool runs on your device

Each one does a single job well, with its own settings, FAQ and honest size estimate.

Edit & adjust

Everyday jobs

Made for the limits you actually hit

Discord and chat

Discord’s free accounts can upload 20MB as of August 2026. Hit that number instead of guessing a bitrate.

Compress for Discord

Email attachments

Gmail and Outlook stop at 25MB. Shrink the clip and send it as a normal attachment.

Compress to 25MB

Social & messaging

WhatsApp, Telegram and iMessage recompress big files badly. Do it yourself first, on your terms.

Compress for WhatsApp

Free up storage

Downscale 4K screen recordings to 1080p and reclaim most of the space without noticing.

Resize to 1080p

See the difference

Smaller file. Same clip.

Hardware encoding keeps the picture and drops the bulk. Drag a file above to try it on yours.

Example clip before compression
Original
48 MB
Example clip after compression
Compressed
9.7 MB

Example: a 48 MB phone clip compressed for a chat upload. Your result depends on length and motion.

Why local

Built differently from cloud compressors

Cloud tools upload your video, queue it, encode it, then let you download it again. We skip all of that.

Nothing is uploaded

Encoding uses the hardware already in your phone or computer. Your footage never touches a server, so there is nothing to leak or delete.

Know the size before you start

Pick a percentage or an exact target like 10MB and see the estimated output instantly.

No watermark, no credits

Drop a file, download the result. No credits, no branding stamped on your video.

One tool per job

Compress, convert, trim, resize, GIF, audio — each tool does one thing well instead of hiding options in menus.

Works offline after first load

Once the engine is cached, you can process videos on a plane or a bad hotel connection.

Honest about limits

Process videos up to 1GB on your device. Nothing is uploaded. The desktop app is in development. Join the waitlist for launch updates.

Three steps

How to compress a video to an exact size

No sign-up, no upload queue, no watermark. Everything happens on your device.

  1. 1

    Drop your file

    Drop your video. We read its duration to calculate the bitrate needed for your target.

  2. 2

    Choose settings

    Choose 8 / 10 / 16 / 20 / 25 / 100MB, tap Discord for the free 20MB cap, or type a custom size.

  3. 3

    Download

    Compress and download. The result lands at or slightly under your target.

Honest limits

Web vs desktop

Process videos up to 1GB on your device. Nothing is uploaded. The desktop app is in development. Join the waitlist for launch updates.

Web vs desktop
FeatureWeb (this site)Desktop · Coming soon
Where it runsYour browser (WebCodecs / hardware)Your computer (native)
Upload timeNone — nothing is uploadedNone
File size limitUp to 1GBNo limit
Multiple filesUp to 20 at a timeUnlimited batch queues
Encoding speedHardware encoder, 20 files at a timeMulti-core + GPU, unlimited batch
CodecsH.264, VP8/VP9, GIF, MP3/AAC/WAVAdds H.265, AV1, ProRes
OfflineAfter first loadAlways
PriceFree, no watermarkFree tier + Pro

Desktop · Coming soon

Desktop · Coming soon

The desktop app is in development. Join the waitlist for launch updates.

  • No file size limit — 4K, hour-long recordings, anything
  • Batch queues: drop a folder, apply one preset
  • Hardware-accelerated encoding (H.264 / H.265)
  • Works fully offline, same privacy guarantee

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do you hit the exact size?
Target size divided by duration gives a total bitrate budget. We reserve a small share for audio and container overhead, encode the video at the remainder, and cap the encoder so the result stays under your number.
What is the Discord upload limit?
Discord’s File Attachments FAQ says accounts without Nitro can upload 20MB as of August 2026. Nitro Basic is 50MB and Nitro is up to 1GB. Discord says it is still experimenting, so a few accounts may be allowed more. Use the Discord page for the 20MB preset.
What size works for email?
Personal Gmail and Outlook.com both publish a 25MB attachment limit. Google Workspace and some company servers use a limit an admin chose, which can be lower. The 25MB preset matches the published consumer caps.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Everything runs on the hardware encoder already in your browser. If a file or setting is not supported, the tool says so right away — nothing extra is downloaded.
What is the difference between this and the desktop app?
The desktop app is in development. Join the waitlist for launch updates.
Is it really free?
Yes. Every browser tool is free with no credits and no watermark. The file itself never leaves this device.
Do I have to sign in?
Slimvid has no accounts or sign-in. All tools work without registration. We only receive your email if you choose to submit a waitlist form. Videos stay in your browser.
What do you collect about my jobs?
Anonymous usage stats: which tool, file size, duration, resolution, codec, engine used and how long the job took, plus browser and device details such as the user-agent string. Never the video, never the file name. The privacy page lists every field. You can turn off automatic statistics on the privacy page or in the footer, without an account.