Compress Video for WhatsApp
WhatsApp refuses videos that are too big to send as media. Get yours under the limit on your own phone, without uploading it anywhere.
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Video Too Big for WhatsApp? Compress It on Your Phone
According to WhatsApp's help centre (read 20 Oct 2026), a video sent as media can be up to 100 MB (720p) on faster connections and 64 MB (480p) on slower ones. This page starts at 64 MB, so it goes through either way. WhatsApp then re-compresses media itself.
Three Ways to Send a Big Video on WhatsApp
- Compress it here, then send as video: tap “Compress to 64 MB”, then Share → WhatsApp.
- Send it as a document: WhatsApp allows documents up to 2 GBand doesn't re-compress them, so quality is kept. If the video is over 2 GB, compress it to a smaller limit first.
- Status: status videos can be at most 90 seconds long; that is a length limit, not a size limit, so cut the video in your gallery app first.
How Long a Video Fits in 64 MB
| Video | Sharp | Good | Soft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | up to 1 min 38 s | up to 2 min 51 s | up to 6 min 5 s |
| 720p (HD) | up to 3 min 34 s | up to 6 min 5 s | up to 12 min 16 s |
| 480p | up to 7 min 31 s | up to 12 min 16 s | up to 22 min 21 s |
Need a different number? Pick any limit, or see the 16 MB and 100 MB pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the WhatsApp video size limit?
WhatsApp’s help centre says videos sent as media can be up to 100 MB (720p) on faster connections and 64 MB (480p) on slower ones; documents can be up to 2 GB.
How do I send a large video on WhatsApp without losing quality?
Send it as a document (up to 2 GB): WhatsApp doesn’t re-compress documents. If it is still too big, compress it here first.
Can I compress a WhatsApp video on my phone without an app?
Yes. Open this page in Chrome or Safari, add the video, tap a limit and share the result to WhatsApp. Nothing is installed or uploaded.