Compress Video on Windows

No need to install HandBrake or other software. Compress videos on Windows 10 or 11 directly in your browser — Chrome, Edge, and Firefox all work great.

Powered by ffmpeg.wasm - runs entirely in your browser

Best browser for Windows video compression

Chrome and Edge on Windows offer the best performance for ffmpeg.wasm processing. A mid-range Windows PC typically processes 100MB of video in 2-4 minutes.

How to Get Started

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Open in Chrome or Edge — Navigate to this page in Chrome or Edge for best performance on Windows.
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Drop your video — Drag your video file directly from File Explorer into the tool.
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Download the result — Save the compressed MP4 to your Downloads folder.

Key Features

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Windows optimized

Tested on Windows 10 and 11 in Chrome, Edge, and Firefox.

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Drag from Explorer

Drag and drop files directly from Windows File Explorer.

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Standard download

Files save to your Downloads folder like any other download.

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No install needed

No HandBrake, no VLC encoding — just your browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to install anything on Windows?

No. The compressor runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Chrome or Edge are recommended for best performance.

How fast is compression on Windows?

A modern Windows PC processes about 25-50MB per minute. A 200MB video takes 4-8 minutes.

Can I use this on Windows 7?

Windows 7 browsers don't support modern WebAssembly well. Upgrade to Windows 10/11 for best results.

Will Windows Defender flag the output file?

No. The output is a standard MP4 video file. Windows Defender does not flag video files.

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