Shrink your videos.
Keep the quality.

Drag any video in and get a small, high-quality MP4 out. No menus, no settings to learn. The simplest free video compressor for Mac, Windows and Linux.

How it works

Three steps. That's the whole app.

Compress opens to a single drop zone. Settings are there when you want them, never in your way.

  1. Drop your video

    Drag a file, or a whole folder, onto the window.

  2. Compress does the rest

    Smart defaults balance file size and quality for you.

  3. Share anywhere

    Get an MP4 that plays on every device and fits email, Discord or WhatsApp.

Features

Small files, zero hassle

Simple on the surface, powerful when you need it.

  • Any format to MP4

    H.264, HEVC or AV1, with HDR to SDR conversion.

  • Discord mode

    One click to fit Discord's upload limit.

  • Batch and queue

    Drop whole folders; pause, cancel or remove items; shut down when done.

  • Quick edits

    Trim every video at once, split by time, rotate, change speed, reverse.

  • Screen recording

    Record the screen, a second display or an area, with system audio. Unlocked with a free account.

  • Better audio

    Normalize loudness, even out volume, choose MP3, AAC, Opus or FLAC.

  • GPU encoding

    Uses your graphics card for faster results.

  • Private by design

    Everything runs on your computer; nothing is uploaded.

Download

Available on every desktop

macOS

Mac App Store or direct download.

Compress is free. Store versions are identical; buying one supports development.

FAQ

Questions, answered

Is Compress free?

Yes. Compress is free on macOS, Windows and Linux. The Mac App Store and Microsoft Store versions are identical; buying one is a way to support development.

Will my video lose quality?

Compress re-encodes your video with settings tuned so it looks the same to the eye, while the file gets much smaller.

Which video formats does Compress support?

Almost any video format, including MOV, MKV, AVI and WebM. Compress outputs MP4 that plays everywhere.

Are my videos uploaded anywhere?

No. Everything happens on your computer; your videos never leave your device.

Do I need an account?

No. Compression works without an account. Create one to unlock screen recording and see your stats: how many videos you've compressed and how much space you've saved.

How do I make a video small enough for Discord?

Turn on Discord mode and Compress targets Discord's upload limit for you.

What's the difference between the store and direct download?

Compress is completely free. The Mac App Store and Microsoft Store versions are identical to the direct download, and no features are left out of the free version. Buying a store version directly funds the development of Compress and shows your support.