How-To

How to Compress Video for WhatsApp for Free

July 3, 2026 · 3 min read · Blog

WhatsApp limits video to 16MB. Compress any video below this limit for easy sharing — free, no software.

1

Open Fourmeld File Converter

Go to fourmeld.com/files.

2

Upload your video

Click Upload and select your video (MP4, MOV, AVI).

3

Set compression target

Choose Medium or Low quality to reduce below 16MB.

4

Download and share on WhatsApp

Download the compressed video. Open WhatsApp → share → select from files.

Tips

FAQs

What is the WhatsApp video limit?

16MB per video on WhatsApp. Videos over this size cannot be sent.

Does compression reduce video quality?

Yes — but at medium quality on a phone screen, the difference is minimal.

How do I know the compressed size?

The tool shows the estimated output size before you download.

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