Make your MP4s smaller and more shareable—without losing quality
Sending videos across channels like email, WhatsApp, Discord, and social media can be a pain. This is especially true for lengthy or high-quality videos, which can’t be sent at all once they’ve passed a certain file size. If you keep finding yourself in this situation, Kapwing’s MP4 compressor is here to help.
Best of all, this feature is available for free. Just upload your MP4 file, click a few buttons, and you’ll have an MP4 that’s smaller in size but comparable in quality. You’ll be able to download your shiny new videos and share seamlessly with colleagues, clients, customers, and friends.
How to compress MP4
- Upload your MP4 File
To get started, upload the MP4 file you’d like to compress. You can upload from your computer or use the drag and drop function. Once it’s in your studio, it’s ready for compression.
- Export as a compressed MP4
Go to the top right of the dashboard and click “Export Project.” A dropdown will appear with a section called “Compression Level.” Use the slider to choose how much MP4 compression you’d like. Below the slider, you’ll see an estimate of how large the file will be based on the level you choose.
- Download or share as you like
When you’ve chosen the level of MP4 compression you’d like, click the green “Export as MP4” button at the bottom of the dropdown. When it’s done, you’ll be able to share a link to the compressed MP4 or download the file to send via email, WhatsApp, Discord, and more.
A modern MP4 compressor for modern people
Fast and intuitive MP4 compression
Kapwing was made for users who expect a great user experience: fast functionality, an intuitive interface, and features that make the whole process easier instead of more complicated. MP4 compression is a breeze—just upload your video file, click a few buttons, and you’ll be on your way with your newly-compressed MP4. Best of all, Kapwing does it all automatically, so you won’t need to manually mess around with compression settings.
Compress MP4 for free
Compress your videos without ever taking out your credit card. Kapwing maximizes functionality while minimizing cost, letting you compress unlimited videos for free. In addition to saving money directly, you’ll also save storage space and memory on your device, since it’s all done online using cloud storage and Kapwing’s servers.
Compress MP4, then collaborate
After you’ve compressed as many MP4 files as you need, you can collaborate with your team members to ensure that those files get where they need to go. All you need to do is send a link to the files, and your teammates will be able to re-edit, share, and make a copy for themselves. If you decide to add some extra love to your video, everyone can collaborate in real time to make it perfect.
More than just an MP4 compressor
Once you reduce MP4 file size, there are many more tools and features that you can take advantage of. Kapwing is a robust and fully-functional online editor, letting you create high-quality videos and audio files from scratch. You can use your own assets, or access millions of royalty-free media assets powered by Pixabay and Pexels. Kapwing offers more than 100 editing features and a robust ecosystem of plugins and integrations—it’s all waiting for you to dive in.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does compressing MP4 reduce quality?
Generally speaking, compressing MP4 often causes a reduction in the video’s quality. But there are plenty of tools out there, like Kapwing, that help to minimize loss of quality. This happens through the use of modern technology like compression algorithms and encoding techniques. What you’re left with is smaller file sizes with minimal loss in quality, as opposed to other tools which may cause video to become grainy, pixelated, and overall less enjoyable to watch.
How can I reduce the size of an MP4 video online?
The first step is to find an online tool that can help with MP4 compression—Kapwing is one of them. Once you’ve chosen a tool, it can be as easy as a few clicks. Of course, the process will work differently depending on the tool you decide to use, but here’s how it works in a nutshell using Kapwing: just upload the MP4 you want to compress, adjust the export settings to compress the file to your desired compression level, and download the new MP4 file.
How do I compress an MP4 file on Windows PC?
There are plenty of online tools, including Kapwing, to help you with MP4 compression on your Windows PC. In many cases, you’ll be able to compress MP4 files quickly, easily, and for free. (You guessed it—Kapwing is one of the tools that makes the process headache-free.) Simply upload your video, choose your compression settings, and download the final compressed video.
What's different about Kapwing?
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Kapwing is free to use for teams of any size. We also offer paid plans with additional features, storage, and support.