If you have a lot of large video files, your digital device may become slower and slower. It is well known that video files eat up storage space and impact your device's performance. Compressing a video can resolve this problem quickly. All you need is the right method. This article shows you different methods of video compression as well as concrete instructions on Mac, iPhone, Windows, and Android devices.

Part 1: How to Compress a Video Without Quality Loss

What does it mean to compress a video? It shrinks the video file size without trimming content. That is essential if you have limited storage space, want to share your videos on the web, or send them through email. Apeaksoft Video Converter Ultimate is the best option to compress a video on Mac or Windows. More importantly, it uses AI technology to protect video quality.

The Best Way to Compress a Video on Windows and Mac

1. Compress a video with a single click.

2. Converteer video naar HD while compressing video.

3. Adjust the video file size manually.

4. Support a wide range of video file formats.

5. Keep video quality with advanced technology.

How to Compress a Video Without Quality Loss

Stap 1. Videocompressor installeren

Run the best video compressor after you install it on your PC. It is compatible with Windows 11/10/8/7. Plus, there is another version for Mac users. Switch to the Toolbox En kies Videocompressor.

Stap 2. Importeer een video

Klik op de grote Toevoegen button. Then, find a large video in the File Explorer, and open it.

Stap 3. Comprimeer een video

Pas de .... aan Grootte slider until you are satisfied. Then, adjust Formaat, Resolutieen bitrate or keep them with the default value. Click the Voorbeschouwing button to view the result. Set an output folder in the Opslaan in veld. Klik ten slotte Comprimeren to begin compressing the video size.

Part 2: How to Compress a Video on Mac

QuickTime Player is the easiest way to compress a video on a Mac. As the built-in media player, QuickTime Player is pre-installed on almost all Mac computers and laptops. It allows you to downscale video resolution to compress the size of a video. The drawback is quality loss. Moreover, it only supports limited video formats.

Stap 1. Run QuickTime Player in the Toepassingen map.

Stap 2. Ga naar uw Dien in menu en kies Bestand openen.

Stap 3. Open a large video file from your hard drive.

Stap 4. Ga dan naar de Dien in menu en kies Exporteren als.

Stap 5. Choose a lower resolution.

Stap 6. Next, input a new filename, set an output folder in the Waar optie en klik op Bespaar.

Part 3: How to Compress a Video for Free

How to Compress a Video via VLC

VLC Media Player is far more than a simple media player. It comes with a wide variety of bonus features, like video format conversion, video compressing, and more. Since it is an open-source project, it allows you to compress a video for free on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Stap 1. Open VLC, ga naar de Media menu en kies Convert / Save.

Stap 2. Klik op de Toevoegen button and import a large video file.

Stap 3. Hit Convert / Save to move to the next dialog.

Stap 4. Trek de Profiel optie en kies MP4, which is a lossy video format and produces a smaller file size.

Stap 5. Klik vervolgens op de Instellingen knop.

Stap 6. Ga naar uw Video codec tab, downscale bitrate, Qualityen Frame Rate to compress the video.

Stap 7. Schakel over naar de Audio codec tab and adjust the encoding parameters.

Stap 8. Klik Bespaar om de wijzigingen te bevestigen.

Stap 9. Set a destination and click the Start button to compress a 1-hour video by VLC.

How to Compress a Video with HandBrake

HandBrake is an open-source video converter. It integrates lots of custom options, like video codec, video quality, and more. These allow you to use HandBrake to compress a video for free. Of course, you have to manually adjust these options. That is complicated for average people.

Stap 1. Install the free video compressor and start it.

Stap 2. Klik op de Open-Source menu, kies Dien in, and open a large video.

Stap 3. Klik op de Presets menu, and pick a preset with lower resolution.

Stap 4. Ga naar uw Samenvatting tabblad, kies MP4 aan de hand van de Formaat optie.

Stap 5. Schakel over naar de Video tab en kies H.264 aan de hand van de Video Encoder.

Stap 6. Move the slider of Quality aan de Lagere kwaliteit kant.

Stap 7. Ga naar de Audio tab, reduce the Bitrate, and keep one audio track.

Stap 8. Klik op de Blader button and select a location.

Stap 9. Hit Voorbeschouwing on the top menu bar to view the result.

Stap 10. Als u tevreden bent, klikt u op Start Encode menu to begin compressing the video using HandBrake.

Part 4: How to Compress a Video on iPhone/Android

While it is not a good idea to save large videos on your iPhone or Android, compressing a video can free up space effectively. Google Photos is a simple way to do the job on your mobile device.

Stap 1. Open the Google Photos app and sign in with your account.

Stap 2. Tap on your profile at the top right corner.

Stap 3. On an iPhone, tap Backup is off.

On an Android device, tap Foto instellingen, kiezen Back-up en synchronisatieen kies Upload size.

Stap 4. kies Opslagbesparingen druk op Bevestigen.

Stap 5. When Google Photos completes uploading, videos are compressed automatically.

Part 5: How to Compress a Video Online

Another option is compressing a video online. Apeaksoft Free Video Compressor, for example, is able to decrease video file size without installing any software on your desktop. Furthermore, it is complete free and safe.

Stap 1. Bezoek https://www.apeaksoft.com/free-online-video-compressor/ in uw browser.

Stap 2. Klik op de Comprimeer nu knop en download het opstartprogramma.

Stap 3. Upload a large video.

Stap 4. Pas vervolgens de Grootte value until you are satisfied.

Stap 5. Keep or change other options and click Comprimeren.

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