Generous budget for quality
At 200MB you can usually keep 1080p and good quality for clips up to 10-15 minutes. Only very long videos need stronger settings.
Target file size
Compress Video to 200MB
Email providers, course platforms and some social uploads limit videos to 200MBLessMB reduces video size locally in your browser so files fit these constraints
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Select a video, choose a preset or lower the bitrate, and check the output size.
Drop your file here, or
Compress and convert MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, and more locally without installing software.
Files stay on your device
MP4 · MOV · WebM · MKV · AVI
No upload required100% free foreverWorks in your browser
Steps
Quick workflow
Use this simple browser workflow to get a smaller file while keeping the original on your device
- Select your video file.
- Choose MP4 output format.
- Use a balanced or quality preset.
- Lower bitrate slightly if the estimate exceeds 200MB.
- Compress and verify the output size.
What to know before you start
Moderate bitrate reduction
A small bitrate reduction often brings a large video under 200MB with no visible quality change.
Local browser processing
The video is compressed on your device. Large recordings and course content never leave your browser.
FAQ
Compress Video to 200MB FAQ
Short answers for the most common questions about this workflow and LessMB's local browser compression
No uploadFree toolBrowser-based
Can I compress a video to exactly 200MB?
File size depends on length and content. Adjust bitrate iteratively to approach the 200MB target.
Will quality drop at 200MB?
For most clips under 15 minutes, 1080p at a moderate bitrate fits within 200MB with excellent quality.
Are videos uploaded?
No. LessMB compresses videos locally in your browser session.