Question 1

What is Video Shrinker?

Accepted Answer

Video Shrinker is a free, browser-based video compressor that reduces video file size so clips fit Discord, email, Slack, and other upload limits. It runs entirely on your device using FFmpeg compiled to WebAssembly, so there is no signup, no software install, and no upload to a server.

Question 2

How do I get a video under 10 MB for Discord?

Accepted Answer

Drop your video in, set the target size to 10 MB (Discord's free upload limit), and it re-encodes the file to fit. Discord Nitro Basic raises the limit to 50 MB and full Nitro to 500 MB. For long clips that won't fit cleanly, trimming the video first or accepting a lower resolution helps.

Question 3

Does it upload my video anywhere?

Accepted Answer

No. Compression happens locally in your browser with FFmpeg WebAssembly. Your video never leaves your device and is never sent to a server. Many online compressors like VEED, Clideo, and Flixier upload your file to their servers first; this tool does not.

Question 4

Is Video Shrinker free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, completely free. No account, no watermark, no daily limits, and no feature gates. You can compress as many videos as you want.

Question 5

Will I lose quality when I compress a video?

Accepted Answer

Some quality loss is unavoidable when you make a file smaller, but the goal is to keep it unnoticeable. Higher target sizes preserve more detail; very small targets on long or high-motion clips will look softer. Lowering resolution to 720p is the most effective way to hit a small size while staying clean.

Question 6

What video formats does it support?

Accepted Answer

MP4, WebM, MOV, and MKV files, one at a time or in a batch. The output is a standard MP4 that plays on virtually any device or platform.

Question 7

How do I shrink a video to email it?

Accepted Answer

Set a target size below your email provider's attachment cap. Gmail allows about 25 MB, Outlook and iCloud about 20 MB. Drop the video in, choose a target under that limit, and download the compressed MP4 to attach.

Question 8

Can I use Video Shrinker on my phone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It runs in any modern mobile browser with no app to install. Performance depends on your phone, so large or long videos take longer to process than on a desktop.

Question 9

How does Video Shrinker compare to VEED or Clideo?

Accepted Answer

VEED and Clideo are full editors that upload your file to their servers and often add watermarks or limits on free plans. Video Shrinker does one thing, compress to a target size, and does it entirely on your device with no upload, no watermark, and no account. If you need trimming or captions, an editor is better; if you just need a smaller file privately, this is faster.

Loading Compression Engine

Make any video small enough to send.

Drop videos to start

Choose your size

Compressing…

Done!

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Loading Compression Engine

Make any video small enough to send.

Drop videos to start

Choose your size

Compressing…

Done!

Something Went Wrong

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