How to Compress a Video for Instagram [3 Easy Ways]

Click the Add Media button and then – Add video in the upper left corner of the program interface.

Choose the video format that’s fit for Instagram or target a mobile device from the list of presets. You can also use the search function to quickly find the format or device you need.

Return to the files list and click Compress file. This will open a new dialog box. Move the File size slider to set the desired output file size and bitrate. You can click the Convert sample button to check how a small part of the video will look like after conversion. When you are satisfied with the video’s size and bitrate, click Apply. You can also use the Edit button to crop and trim the video.

On the main page, you’ll see a big Choose Files button. This is where you can upload the video from your computer. You can either drag and drop the file into the browser window, or click the button and select it manually using a file explorer.

FreeConvert Video Compressor accepts uploads with a max size of 1 GB. You may need to sign up for an account if you want a bigger size limit.

After uploading, you should see the video file name appear. On the Output dropdown menu, select your preferred format. For reference, Instagram only accepts MP4, MOV, and GIF file types.

You can click on the gear icon to access advanced settings too. Here, you can configure your Video Codec, Compression Method, and Target Size. When you’re done, click Apply Settings.

Now, all that’s left is to compress the video. Select Compress Now and wait. When the shrinking process is done, hit the Download button, and you now have a new video ready to post.

When the app is launched, you’ll see two main icons for Import and Outputs. Select Import, then scroll to the video you want to decrease the size of. Then click Next.

Next, you will see the settings for the output video. You can configure things like format, codec, and compression speed. Then you can also optimize the video from the presets available. If you want your video to load faster while still maintaining good quality, you can pick Small File (High Quality).

You can also use custom settings if you’re unhappy with the presets. Here, you can determine the video’s resolution, quality, and frame rate.

If you want to see a preview of the output video, just click Preview.

Once you’re happy with the settings, it’s time to reduce the video. Click Compress. A new menu will pop up with file name settings and audio settings. Configure these if you’re not satisfied with the default. Otherwise, simply hit Start.

Just wait for the compression to finish, and voila! You successfully used a downsizer for an Instagram video on your iPhone or Android.