{"id":48243,"date":"2023-01-12T18:01:09","date_gmt":"2023-01-12T10:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=48243"},"modified":"2024-08-14T20:34:38","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T12:34:38","slug":"online-offline-tools-to-compress-videos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/online-offline-tools-to-compress-videos\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Free Tools to Compress and Optimize Your Videos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you have ever worked with videos, you\u2019d know that their size can grow enormously with every additional frame. This is especially concerning when we need to upload them to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/most-wanted-facebook-tips-and-tricks\/\/\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/youtube-tricks\/\">YouTube<\/a> or make their backups for safe storage.<\/p>\n<p>However, a raw video that is gigabytes in size can be compressed to a few megabytes by compressing. But is there a way to <strong>compress videos without losing quality<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<p>The answer is to use \u201cvideo compressors\u201d. These tools work on a video to compress it to a smaller size while retaining its quality. Of course, there are lots of <strong>factors that define a video\u2019s quality and size<\/strong>, but these tools help you to minify videos as easily as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s my recommendation for seven video compression tools to optimize your videos.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/free-online-video-editors\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: 10 Websites to Edit Your Videos Online\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">10 Websites to Edit Your Videos Online<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/free-online-video-editors.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-58320 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/free-online-video-editors.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">10 Websites to Edit Your Videos Online<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOnline video editors give you a great solution when you don't have the time, skill, or resources to...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youcompress.com\/videos\/\">YouCompress<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/online-offline-tools-to-compress-videos\/youcompress-online-video-compressor.jpg\" width=\"995\" height=\"590\" alt=\"YouCompress is an online video compressor\"><\/figure>\n<p>YouCompress is a simplistic video compressor with an intuitive interface. It\u2019s built for beginners as it <strong>requires zero configuration<\/strong>, chooses the best parameters according to your video and reduces its size losslessly. You can also convert audio files, documents, and photos using YouCompress.<\/p>\n<p>The best thing is that it automatically deletes your videos from its servers after a few hours. However, you can\u2019t confirm the deletion. And lastly, YouCompress delivers <strong>compressed videos without any watermarks<\/strong>. That said, I find it best suited if you wish to quickly compress a video online.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Formats: <\/strong> <span class=\"format\">.avi<\/span>, <span class=\"format\">.mov<\/span>, and <span class=\"format\">.mp4<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Platforms: <\/strong>Web\/browser.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>PROS<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle\" style=\"color:#b1d9a5\"><\/i> A simple, easy-to-use application.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle\" style=\"color:#b1d9a5\"><\/i> Compresses videos without watermarks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>CONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-times-circle\" style=\"color:#e5918f\"><\/i> Available on the web only, i.e., no offline software.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-times-circle\" style=\"color:#e5918f\"><\/i> Supports fewer video formats than other video compressors.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-times-circle\" style=\"color:#e5918f\"><\/i> No advanced options for choosing format or quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.movavi.com\/support\/how-to\/video-compression.html\">Movavi Video Converter<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/online-offline-tools-to-compress-videos\/movavi-video-converter-video-compressor-too.jpg\" width=\"703\" height=\"440\" alt=\"Movavi Video Converter is a video compressor too\"><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a quick and easy video compressor, Movavi is a good option. You can <strong>compress any number of video files with unlimited sizes<\/strong>, however, it\u2019s not avaialbe offline.<\/p>\n<p>It boasts of lightning-fast conversion, like UniConverter Offline, which is an added advantage along with its pro-only features for veterans. I like its <strong>preset output formats \u2014 they ease your work<\/strong> and deliver high performance. Lastly, you can also opt to customize the settings for having the full control.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Formats:<\/strong><span class=\"format\">.avi<\/span>, <span class=\"format\">.divx<\/span>, <span class=\"format\">.mkv<\/span>, <span class=\"format\">.mov<\/span>, <span class=\"format\">.mp4<\/span>, <span class=\"format\">.mpeg<\/span>, <span class=\"format\">.vob<\/span>, <span class=\"format\">.webm<\/span>, <span class=\"format\">.wmv,<\/span> and more.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Platforms: <\/strong>Windows and Mac.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>PROS<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle\" style=\"color:#b1d9a5\"><\/i> Compresses and converts a long list of video formats.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle\" style=\"color:#b1d9a5\"><\/i> Its preset profiles provides quick compression\/conversion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>CONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-times-circle\" style=\"color:#e5918f\"><\/i> No web tools.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-times-circle\" style=\"color:#e5918f\"><\/i> No option for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/download-video-desktop-apps\/\">downloading online videos<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-times-circle\" style=\"color:#e5918f\"><\/i> No free or limited version, unlike most tools on this list. You can only download, install, and use its trial version for 7 days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/handbrake.fr\/\">HandBrake<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/online-offline-tools-to-compress-videos\/handbrake-kind-video-compressor.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"653\" alt=\"HandBrake is one-of-its-kind video compressor\"><\/figure>\n<p>HandBrake is a <strong>free and open-source software that runs offline<\/strong> only, like the above tool. It has built-in device presets, like the other tools, which are perfectly optimized for popular devices including mobile and web platforms.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s <strong>one of my favorite video compressors<\/strong> as it\u2019s free and provides competitive features. For example, you can manage or select quality modes, add subtitles, add video filters, and customize audio and video codecs individually. That\u2019s not all, it supports processing a queue of video files, i.e., <strong>batch processing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Formats: <\/strong><span class=\"format\">.avi<\/span>, <span class=\"format\">.mkv<\/span>, <span class=\"format\">.mp4<\/span>, <span class=\"format\">.mpg<\/span>, <span class=\"format\">.webm<\/span>, <span class=\"format\">.wmv<\/span>, and more.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Platforms: <\/strong>Windows, Mac and Linux.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>PROS<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle\" style=\"color:#b1d9a5\"><\/i> Works on all popular operating systems.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle\" style=\"color:#b1d9a5\"><\/i> Offers built-in presets for quickly compressing\/converting videos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>CONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-times-circle\" style=\"color:#e5918f\"><\/i> Less intuitive interface than most of its competitors.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-times-circle\" style=\"color:#e5918f\"><\/i> Isn\u2019t suitable for beginners because of its long list of options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/final-cut-pro\/compressor\/\">Compressor by Apple<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/online-offline-tools-to-compress-videos\/compressor-apple-handy-video-compressor.jpg\" width=\"756\" height=\"472\" alt=\"Compressor by Apple is a handy video compressor\"><\/figure>\n<p>If you run macOS and love powerful apps from Apple, you may enjoy using Compressor for minifying your videos. This application is a <strong>complete package of best-in-class features<\/strong> for your video compressing requirements.<\/p>\n<p>It offers <strong>high-quality yet flexible video compression<\/strong> along with the support for 4K and 360-degree videos, unlike many tools. Moreover, you can personalize the output settings, <strong>work with numerous encodings and formats<\/strong> and convert among them per needs, and process the videos in batch (unlike most tools).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Formats:<\/strong>All common formats including DVD and HEVC.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Platforms:<\/strong> Mac.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>PROS<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle\" style=\"color:#b1d9a5\"><\/i> Right tool if you work on videos for Apple devices.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle\" style=\"color:#b1d9a5\"><\/i> Supports all popular formats including 4K and 360-degree videos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>CONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-times-circle\" style=\"color:#e5918f\"><\/i> Supports macOS only, unlike most of the compressors here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/online-offline-tools-to-compress-videos\/free-hd-video-converter-works-compressor-too.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"780\" alt=\"Free HD Video Converter works as a compressor too\"><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h2><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.videoconverterfactory.com\/free-hd-video-converter\/\">Free HD Video Converter<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Free HD Video Converter by WonderFox is another ultimate video converter cum compressor for creating high-quality videos. It supports <strong>powerful compressing mechanism<\/strong> which effectively reduces the size of your video files.<\/p>\n<p>You can customize the bar between the quality and size of your videos and achieve the exact results per your video requirements. It\u2019s a popular tool, which I have used many times in the past. It\u2019s mostly comparable to other tools on this list, especially the video converters, and packs similar features as well.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Formats: <\/strong><span class=\"format\">.avi<\/span>, <span class=\"format\">.mkv<\/span>, <span class=\"format\">.mov<\/span>, <span class=\"format\">.mp4<\/span>, <span class=\"format\">.mpg<\/span>, <span class=\"format\">.wemb<\/span>, <span class=\"format\">.vob<\/span>, and more.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Platforms: <\/strong>Windows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>PROS<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle\" style=\"color:#b1d9a5\"><\/i> Offers a free version.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle\" style=\"color:#b1d9a5\"><\/i> Supports a large number of video formats, like most tools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>CONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-times-circle\" style=\"color:#e5918f\"><\/i> Works offline only, unlike some utilities given on this list.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-times-circle\" style=\"color:#e5918f\"><\/i> Supports Windows PCs only.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.media.io\/video-compressor.html\">UniConverter<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/online-offline-tools-to-compress-videos\/compress-videos-online-uniconverter.jpg\" width=\"777\" height=\"703\" alt=\"Compress videos using Online UniConverter\"><\/figure>\n<p>UniConverter, by Wondershare, is a remarkable video compressor that efficiently reduces the size of your video files. I find it\u2019s online version to be the best for any novice user. You can <strong>choose the final format, size, and resolution<\/strong> of the video \u2014 right in the browser.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also an Offline UniConverter that\u2019s able to <strong>compress your videos in batch<\/strong> and download videos from YouTube, unlike its online video compressor. What\u2019s more interesting? It packs in extra features that help you merge and trim videos, apply effects, add soundtracks and subtitles, etc.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Formats: <\/strong><span class=\"format\">.avi<\/span>, <span class=\"format\">.divx<\/span>, <span class=\"format\">.mkv<\/span>, <span class=\"format\">.mov<\/span>, <span class=\"format\">.mp4<\/span>, <span class=\"format\">.mpeg<\/span>, <span class=\"format\">.vob<\/span>, <span class=\"format\">.webm<\/span>, <span class=\"format\">.wmv<\/span>, and more.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Platforms:<\/strong>Web\/browser, Windows and Mac.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>PROS<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle\" style=\"color:#b1d9a5\"><\/i> Supports numerous codecs or formats.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle\" style=\"color:#b1d9a5\"><\/i> Compresses videos without adding watermarks.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle\" style=\"color:#b1d9a5\"><\/i> Converts videos as well while compressing them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>CONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-times-circle\" style=\"color:#e5918f\"><\/i> Web tool is basic, not suitable for professionals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-note\" style=\"border-color:#d7d7d7;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f1f1f1;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:34px;padding-left:36px;color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#333333;font-size:24px;width:24px;height:24px\"><i class=\"sui sui-lightbulb-o\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333333\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#333333\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/wondershare-uniconverter\/\">Check out our review on UniConverter 14.<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s impossible to pick one video compressor, but the above ones are the best video compressors in the market. Of course, it all depends on your requirements \u2014 the compression and quality you seek in your target videos. Also, it depends on your budget and platform \u2014 whether you need it online or offline.<\/p>\n<p>I suggest an offline tool if you have large videos or seek complete security of your videos. But an online tool is a better option if you\u2019re looking for a quick and handy tool that works almost everywhere. And among them, I like Clipchamp Utilities for its salient interface and powerful features \u2014 all in the cloud.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, I find most video editors can also perform as video compressors if you know the little attributes of videos.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have ever worked with videos, you\u2019d know that their size can grow enormously with every additional frame. This is especially concerning when we need to upload them to Facebook and YouTube or make their backups for safe storage. 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