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Compress Video for Email

Compress video for email locally. Choose a target below your Gmail, Outlook, or work account limit, then check file size and playback before attaching.

100% Local · Files Never Leave Your Device
Compression Mode

or drag & drop here

Paste from clipboard with Cmd+V · Multiple files supported

Supported: MP4 · MOV · WebM

No server upload limit0 KB uploadNo watermark100% Free
Processing happens locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
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  • Never uploaded
  • No watermark
  • No sign-up
  • No server upload limits

How It Works

Simple 3-step compression powered entirely by your local browser

§ 01
Step 01

Choose Video File

Select MP4, MOV, WebM video. No upload progress bar—files load instantly from your local disk.

§ 02
Step 02

Pick Target MB or Balance

Select 20MB for Discord, 25MB for Gmail, or use the balance slider for optimal quality-to-size ratio.

§ 03
Step 03

Hardware Encoding

Encodes directly using your GPU/CPU hardware WebCodecs. Save the Discord-ready MP4 immediately.

Why Choose LessMB

The private, modern alternative to legacy cloud compressor websites

100% In-Browser Privacy

Zero bytes uploaded. Your personal photos, sensitive documents, and private videos never touch external servers or cloud storage.

Zero Queue & Instant Start

No waiting in cloud conversion queues or watching slow upload bars. Processing starts the millisecond you drop your file.

Hardware Acceleration

Harnesses WebAssembly SIMD and WebCodecs GPU encoding for high-fidelity compression directly on modern consumer hardware.

No Credit Consumption

Free tier compression uses your own device compute, meaning zero server credit drain for everyday single and batch tasks.

Current Platform Size Limits

Platform limits can change; check your account before sharing.

PlatformLimitVerified
Gmail & Email
Personal Gmail
25MB2026-09-29
Outlook / Exchange
Provider dependent
20MB2026-09-29

Email Provider Video Attachment Limits & Safe Target Sizes

Email protocols encode attachments via Base64, creating a ~33% overhead. A 25MB mailbox limit typically accepts raw attachments up to ~18MB. Target a safe size margin below the ceiling.

Email ProviderHard QuotaSafe Raw SizeRecommended FormatRecommended Target
Gmail / Google Workspace25 MB~18.5 MB720p MP4 @ 30fps18 MB
Outlook.com / Exchange20 MB - 25 MB~15.0 MB720p MP4 @ 30fps15 MB
Apple iCloud Mail20 MB~14.5 MB720p / 1080p MP414 MB
Enterprise / Gov SMTP10 MB~7.2 MB720p MP4 @ 24fps7 MB
Looking to compress videos without email-specific constraints?Go to Main Video Compressor →

Tips for Best Results

  • Use the recipient or provider’s published attachment limit instead of assuming every mailbox accepts the same size.
  • Leave margin below the documented limit because some systems count the whole message, not only the video file.
  • If the provider replaces large attachments with cloud links, choose a smaller target only when you specifically need a conventional attachment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers about this tool and how it works

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