19 Best Free Video Compressors in 2025

My special pick from the table above is Movavi Video Converter. The program converts media files to over 180 formats, has a built-in editor, and compresses videos without loss of quality. Movavi Video Converter is easy to use, even for beginners, and the trial version is free. In the latest program update, Movavi added a new SRT export.

The program is popular among users, boasting a 4.8 rating on G2 and 5 stars on Capterra.

Features:

• High conversion speed
• 180+ formats supported
• Video-editing tools
• Batch conversion

Freemake Video Converter is one of the best free video compressors for PC users. It supports a wide range of outputs, including MP4, MPG, AVI, WMV, ROM, and several others, so you can choose a format that’s compatible with your device. I found it user-friendly and easy to use.

This program has a 3.7 rating on G2 and 4 stars on Capterra. TechRadar says that you don’t need any specialist knowledge to use this program. They also point out that there are no ads in the app, which is great!

Features:

• Rip and burn DVD/Blu-ray
• Export videos straight to YouTube
• Preset profiles for smartphones, tablets, and games consoles
• Subtitle adding/editing
• Cut, join, and rotate MP4 or other clips

VLC is an open-source media player with additional editing and converting features. It’s free and does not include a watermark on output files, and I found the interface to be simple and straightforward. I also like that it’s a robust platform for a media player, but it can be glitchy. Updates can also be few and far between. The latest program update in Apple’s App Store fixed the availability of the Basque translation.

This program has a 4.7 on G2 and 4 stars on Capterra. TalkHelper also mentions that VLC supports a pretty large list of video and audio formats. Explore the link above to read the full review.

Features:

• Multiple video format outputs
• Media player
• Video editing features
• X264 encoding capabilities

VideoProc Converter AI is a powerful video processing tool that can compress, convert, and edit videos in 320+ formats. It stands out with the ability to shrink video size by up to 90% at a remarkable 47x faster speed without any noticeable loss in quality. With 7 compression methods available, including the option to specify a target file size directly, everyone can achieve their desired size with minimal effort. The latest program update includes an AI-based vocal remover, more support for AV1 and ProRes codecs in AI video enhancer tools, and improved compression options for optimized file output

I was a big fan of this one. OneHourProfessor agrees that VideoProc Converter AI is an easy-to-use, fast, and stable tool that is quite helpful for users looking to reduce the file sizes of video footage captured by action cameras, smartphones, and webcams. Check the above link to read the full review by OneHourProfessor. This program also has a 4 on G2 and 4.1 stars on Capterra.

Features:

• Compress your video to any desired size
• Max. quality retained with the latest x265 encoding tech
• Up to 47x faster with level-3 GPU acceleration etch
• AI video/image quality enhancement
• Download videos/audio from 1,000+ sites
• Rip and backup DVDs of any types

VSDC Video Converter is free compression software that supports all popular video formats, including DVD, AVI, MP4, M4V, and more. It’s easy to use and includes a built-in editor. The latest program update includes support for modern HDR color spaces and improved device compatibility.

Softpedia says that VSDC Video Converter should please even inexperienced users.

Features:

• Built-in editor to merge, delete, and split files
• Advanced export presets for all formats and devices
• Save audio tracks or individual frames from videos

FFmpeg is a free, open-source video converter and compressor. It supports a vast range of video formats, including MP4, AVI, MOV, and many more, and is available for Linux, Mac, and Windows operating systems. It can be used to record, convert, compress, and stream audio and video. The latest program update includes infrastructure modernization, VVC decoder improvements (IBC, ACT, Palette Mode), and new formats (MCC, G.728, Whip, APV).

This program is well-liked with a 4.6 on G2 and 4.7 stars on Capterra.

Features:

• Streaming support
• Command-line interface for cropping, merging, and more
• Screen capture

HandBrake is a free, open-source video compression app packed with features including batch processing and DVD ripping. It allows you to convert files to and from a huge number of formats and boasts a user-friendly interface. The latest program update fixed a visual corruption issue.

This program has favorable reviews with a 4.7 on G2 and 4.5 stars on TechRadar. TechRadar mentions that HandBrake converts to and from a large number of formats. It also supports batch conversion, so you can process multiple files in one pass.

Features:

• Batch conversion
• Built-in device presets
• Support for VFR and CFR
• Range of video filters
• Subtitles support

Clipchamp is an online video compressor and converter. You can compress video using Clipchamp’s free version by exporting your video at a lower resolution, though the maximum export resolution is higher with the paid plan. It supports a huge range of formats and resolutions. The latest program update includes an audio-only export option.

This program has a 4.2 on G2 and 4.3 stars on Capterra.

Features:

• Professional editing tools with templates, sound effects, and stock footage
• Preview feature
• Screen recording
• Direct upload to YouTube, TikTok, and more
• Templates optimized for various uses

VideoSmaller is a free online service that can reduce video file size without quality loss. It only supports a selected number of video formats: MP4, AVI, MPEG, and MOV. It also caps video upload size to 500 MB.

TheSweetBits included this program in its list of “9 Best (Free) Online Video Compressors”.

Features:

• Easy upload and compression
• Low compression level feature
• Remove audio from video

Zamzar is a free online file converter and compressor that you can use on any PC with an internet connection. It supports a wide range of file types, but the free version limits you to two compressions/conversions in any 24-hour period. To remove this cap, you can sign up for the full version on a Basic, Pro, or Business plan from £7 per month. In a recent program update, Zamzar rolled out brand new online video-splitter and audio-splitter tools.

This program is popular with users, boasting a 4.6 on G2 and 4.6 stars on Capterra.

Features:

• Personal storage to manage files
• Responsive support
• Support for over 1,200 file formats
• Convert and compress multiple files simultaneously

CloudConvert is a free online file converter and compressor. It supports a wide range of formats and has a powerful API for integrations. It’s easy to use, but the free version limits you to 10 conversions per day. To convert/compress more files, you’ll need to sign up for a package (one-time payment) or a subscription (rolling monthly payments).

This program has a 4.7 on G2 and 4.3 stars on Capterra.

Features:

• Simple online interface
• Support for a wide range of formats, including MP4, MOV, AVI, and more
• Integration with Google Drive and Dropbox

Clideo is a free online compressor that’s simple to use and secure. Although it doesn’t have many additional features, it does allow you to upload files from cloud storage such as Google Drive, and it let me preview files before compressing them. The latest program update for the iPhone app included performance improvements to help make editing videos easier.

This program is less popular with users than some of the others on this list, with a rating of 3.3 on G2 and 2.9 stars on Capterra.

Features:

• Simple interface
• Preview feature
• Secure encryption
• Upload files from Google Drive and Dropbox

This free video converter and compressor for Android is easy to use, with an intuitive interface. It supports a wide range of formats, including MP4, FLV, MOV, and MKV.

Features:

• Lossless compression
• Audio and video conversion
• Editing features to cut, crop, and trim
• Speed up or slow down video

This free app allows you to convert and compress media files in many popular formats, including MP4, AVI, M4V, and more. The interface is simple and intuitive, so it’s easy to find your way around, and there is a built-in media player, so you can watch your video before editing it. The latest program update included many improvements, including the ability to apply 90-degree clockwise/anticlockwise or 180-degree rotation and flip videos vertically or horizontally.

Animatron included this app in its list of “9 Best Free Video Compressors” and pointed out how the app runs in the background for minimal disruption. Popular with users, this app has 4.7 stars on Google Play.

Features:

• Editor for trimming/cutting audio and video
• Convert video to audio
• Convertor
• Subtitle tracks
• Batch processing

With this free app, you can quickly and easily compress and trim videos and pictures. There are options for choosing the quality of pictures and videos before the compression takes place. The app supports almost all video formats, and you can even extract audio from a video.

This app has 4 stars on Google Play.

Features:

• Trim videos
• Easy sharing
• Batch compression
• Can extract MP3 from a video file

Video Compressor by MobileIdea Studio not only allows you to compress media files but also convert video to MP4, extract audio from video, and cut clips. It offers batch conversion and compression, ideal if you want to compress many files at once.

This app has 4.3 stars on Google Play.

Features:

• Batch compression
• Quality choice: high, medium, or low
• Video sharing
• Editing tools

Video Shrinker is an app for iOS only that costs just $2.99. It’s a simple video compressor that works with all video resolutions, including 4K, and allows you to quickly and easily decrease file size by 80% or more.

This app has 4.5 stars in Apple’s App Store.

Features:

• Adjustable settings for file size and quality
• Adjustable frame rate, frame size, and bit rate
• Saves videos to your device in HEVC format

Video Compress – Shrink Vids is an iOS-only app that allows you to compress single or multiple videos. It works with iPhones and iPads, and is simple and intuitive to use. The latest version of the app, released in February 2025, provided small bug fixes and improvements.

This app is popular with Apple users, with 4.7 stars in the App Store.

Features:

• Customize resolution and bitrate
• Delete original videos
• Compress 4K videos recorded with iPhone/iPad
• Range of presets for quick compression