Video compression for iPhone and iPad

Reduce video
file size.

Video Compressor - reduce makes smaller video files on your iPhone or iPad. Choose a quality preset, review the size estimate, and save the compressed copy to Photos.

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iPhone and iPad · iOS 17 or later

Example shown in the app

Original157.7 MB

Compressed34.7 MB

Illustrative result. Savings depend on the source video and preset.

Video Compressor - reduce displaying estimated original and compressed file sizes and three quality presets

Choose a quality preset

Prioritize a smaller file, a balance for sharing, or more visible detail.

Preview size savings

See an estimated output size before you start and compare the result afterward.

Follow background progress

Track compression with Live Activities, lock screen updates, and Dynamic Island on supported devices.

Save back to Photos

Check file size, resolution, and duration, then save the compressed video.

Compression presets

Choose the size and quality balance.

The smallest file is not always the right file. Pick a preset for how the video will be watched, then check the result.

Small

Smaller files

Start here when reducing file size is the priority. Check fine detail and motion before sharing.

Lean / Balanced

Everyday sharing

A middle option for balancing the output size with the detail you want to keep.

Sharp

More detail

Start here when picture quality matters most, then compare the exported size.

The supplied app screen labels the middle preset Lean. The App Store description calls it Balanced.

Video Compressor - reduce promotional example comparing a 530 MB video with a 48 MB copy; results vary by video — Before and after
Compare the smaller copy.
Review size, resolution, and duration before saving. The figures in this artwork are examples, not a promised reduction.

Video Compressor - reduce showing progress in Dynamic Island and a lock screen Live Activity — Live Activities
Check progress outside the app.
Follow compression on the lock screen and, on supported iPhones, Dynamic Island. Get a notification when it finishes.

On-device processing

Compress videos without uploading them.

The compression runs on your device. Video Compressor - reduce does not require a cloud upload or an account to process your clip.

Keep the original until you have reviewed the smaller copy. Saving another version alone does not remove the original or reclaim its storage.

Video Compressor - reduce privacy

App information

Video compression questions.

What is Video Compressor - reduce?

It is an iPhone and iPad app for making smaller video files. It is useful when a clip is too large to share or when you want a smaller copy to keep, with presets and size comparisons before saving.

Does compressing a video reduce its quality?

It can. The result depends on the original video and compression settings. Compare motion, faces, text, and dark areas in the exported copy. Use a higher-quality preset if important detail is lost.

Will every video shrink by the same amount?

No. Duration, source encoding, motion, and the chosen preset affect the result. Already-compressed videos may offer less room for further size reduction.

Which devices are supported?

Video Compressor - reduce supports iPhone with iOS 17 or later and iPad with iPadOS 17 or later. Dynamic Island progress requires a compatible iPhone. Check the App Store for current compatibility and availability.