HitPaw Video Compressor - Reduce Video Size for Free

AI Video Compressor - Reduce Video Size at High Quality

Batch Video Compression

Batch compress 500+ videos in one click, cutting editing time by 80% while keeping quality. Great for decluttering, archiving, or prepping large client projects.

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lossless video compression with custom settings

Custom Compression Control

Retain 98% quality while adjusting bitrate, 4K resolution, and codec (H.265/AV1). Perfect for creators compressing vlogs or editors handling RAW proxies.

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GPU-Accelerated Speed

Compress 4K/8K videos 5× faster with GPU—10-minute clips in 30 seconds. Ideal for fast turnarounds on social posts, live edits, or urgent client delivery.

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Wide Formats Support

Compress MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, and 1000+ codecs natively. Edit GoPro, email WMVs, or archive Sony RAW without extra conversion steps.

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Real-Time Preview

Instantly compare original and compressed videos. Check the tutorial text, vlog face details, or 60fps motion smoothness in real-time before final export.

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	Univd Video Compressor	VideoProc Video Compressor	CapCut Video Compressor
Supported Formats	Supports almost all major formats (MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WMV, FLV, etc.)	Supports common formats (MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI)	Limited formats supported (mainly MP4, MOV)
Compression Quality	High-quality compression with smart optimization between quality and file size	Good compression quality, relies on preset parameters	Compression may cause noticeable quality loss
Compression Control	Precise Compression & Quality Compression	Adjustable bitrate, resolution, frame rate	Simple compression ratio choices
Batch Compression	Supports batch compressing multiple videos	Supports batch processing	Not supported
OS Compatibility	Windows / macOS / Web	Windows / macOS	Windows / macOS / Mobile
Price (Starting)	Free trial; start from $19.95/Mon	Free trial; start from $25.95/Mon	Free with some paid features

Flexible Video Compression: From Boardrooms to Social Feeds

free up storage space by reducing video file size

Content Creators - Compress for Sharing on Social Media

Quickly compress videos to under 15MB with HD clarity, perfect for Instagram Reels, TikTok Stories, and YouTube Shorts in MP4/MOV formats.

Smart Bitrate Control: Auto-adjusts to retain text/visual clarity
Platform-specific Profiles: Automatically crop to 9:16 vertical or 1:1 square
Background Compression: Process files while editing other content

Size Limits for Social Platforms

Platfrom	YouTube	TikTok	Instagram	Facebook	X(Twitter)	Snapchat
Size Limit	256GB	Web:1GB iOS:278.6MB Android:72MB	650MB(10min) 3.6GB(60min)	4GB	512MB	1GB
Platfrom	Pinterest	Reddit	Discord	Udemy	WhatsApp	Telegram
Size Limit	2GB	1GB Free: 8MB	Free: 8MB $9.99: 100MB $4.99: 50MB	4GB	16MB	25MB

Marketing Teams - Compress Product Demos for Email Sending

Compress 100MB+ demos to email-friendly 25MB MP4 or campaign videos for paid ads while keeping brand visuals sharp.

Batch Compression: Process 100+ files in one click
Brand Templates: Save settings for recurring campaigns
Watermarking: Add logos without increasing file size

Size Limits for Mail Sending

	Meta Messenger	Gmail	Outlook	Dropbox
Size Limit	256GB	About 25MB	25MB	2GB

Movie Lovers - Compress 4K Videos to Free Up Storage Space
Compress HD/4K movie collections to 80% smaller size without quality loss - store 2x more films on your devices while preserving cinematic visuals.
- Mobile-First Compression: Prioritize clarity on small screens
- Silent Auto-Play: Optimize muted videos for social previews
- SEO Metadata: Retain meta info/tags post-compression
Educator - Compress Course Videos to Keep Text Visible
Reduce 2-hour lectures to 1GB with crisp text visibility - auto-convert to MP4/WEBM for smooth playback on phones, tablets, and LMS platforms.
- Bulk Size Limiter: Set max file size per video
- Password Protection: Secure sensitive content during compression
- Auto-Subtitles: Embed subtitles without bloating file size

Beyond Lossless Video Compression Tool

Video Converter

Reduce video size intelligently by converting to efficient codecs like H.265/AV1 without losing clarity.

Video Editor

Cut, merge, crop, and add effects seamlessly—perfect for refining your videos before or after compression.

AI Speech to Text

Automatically convert spoken words from your videos into text, ideal for for interviews, lectures, and more.

AI Speech to Text

AI Vocal Remover

Easily isolate or remove vocals and instruments to optimize audio tracks before compressing.

AI Vocal Remover

AI Noise Remover

Instantly eliminate background noise to maintain crystal-clear audio quality.

AI Noise Remover

AI Video Enhancer

Intelligently upscale low-resolution footage so your compressed video retains the crisp details of 4K quality.

AI Video Enhancer

AI Face Blur

Detect and blur faces automatically to protect privacy, especially useful when interviewing or documenting footage.

AI Face Blur

Video to GIF

Convert any video clip into a lightweight looping GIF, perfect for sharing compressed highlights on social media.

Video to GIF

Image Converter

Quickly convert multiple image formats to JPG, PNG, TIFF, BMP, or WebP, ideal for optimizing thumbnails.

Image Converter

Image Editor

Crop, rotate, watermark, and adjust colors on images, providing seamless support for editing video covers and thumbnails.

Image Editor

See What Users Say about HitPaw Video Compressor

Mark T.

Architectural Designer

Sending large concept videos to clients was a nightmare until I found this tool. I compressed a 4GB 3D animation walkthrough to 400MB while proofreading emails. The client received it before our scheduled call - no quality loss, just pure time magic.

Emily R.

Wedding Photographer

After filming my sister's beach wedding, I panicked about storing 12 hours of 4K footage. This compressor saved the day - reduced the entire package to fit on a USB charm bracelet we gave guests. Flawless.

Diego S.

Adventure Blogger

Filmed 38GB of tropical sunsets but couldn't share them from my hotel's slow WiFi. Compressed everything to 3.8GB overnight. Friends thought I hired an editor - they're now watching smooth 1080p clips on 3G connections!

Priya N.

Dance Instructor

Trying to upload my salsa routine to Instagram Reels used to mean a pixelated mess or hours of waiting. Now I shrink 2-minute HD clips to 15MB while styling my hair. Got featured on @DanceTrends twice this month!

HR Team

SolarTech Industries

Our safety training videos kept crashing the company portal. Now we compress 1-hour sessions to 150MB MP4s that load on any device. Tracking shows 73% more mobile views.

John May

Esports Streamer

Recording PUBG sessions at max settings used to mean 10GB files that my Discord group couldn't open. Now I stream-compress to 500MB H.265 files mid-game. My 'Noscope Compilation' hit 50K views!

Tech Spec of HitPaw Univd

System Requirements

Windows

Supported OS: For Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7
Processor: >750MHz Intel or AMD (CPU)
Free hand Disk Space: 100MB or above free space
RAM: 256MB or above

Mac

Supported OS: macOS 10.13 or later
Processor: >750MHz Intel or AMD (CPU)
Free hand Disk Space: 100MB or above free space
RAM: 256MB or above

Hardware Acceleration

NVIDA: NVIDIA® GeForce GT 630 or higher
AMD: >AMD Radeon HD 7700 series (VCE 1.0) or higher
Intel: Intel® HD Graphics 2000 or higher
Apple silicon chips: M1/M1 Pro/M1 Max

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FAQs about Compress Videos

HitPaw Video Compressor helps you to reduce a video size for different purposes. You can customize compression settings to gain the best quality. Here are the simple steps for compression:

Choose Video Compressor feature from the main interface and import your videos;
Set the compression level, you can compress video using Precise Compression or Quality Compression;
Click the "Preview" button to check the compression effects;
Click the Compress button to start compressing videos without losing quality

Using a video compressor is generally safe when you use reputable and trusted software. HitPaw Video Compressor is proved to be safe and intuitive to use.

Yes, there are plenty of free online video compressors that help reduce video file sizes quickly and easily. However, these tools often come with limitations, such as file size restrictions, slower speeds, and potential quality loss. For a more reliable experience with advanced features, consider using HitPaw Video Compressor, which offers high-quality compression without these limitations.

Yes, HitPaw Video Compressor for Mac provides the same functions as Windows and works on macOS 13 and above systems. You can apply it to reduce video files on a Mac at an incredible speed.

The best video compressors combine speed, ease of use, and quality retention. HitPaw Video Compressor stands out for its ability to compress MP4 files quickly and efficiently while maintaining high quality, making it an excellent choice for reducing file sizes without sacrificing clarity.

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