VidCompress / Email attachment
Email limits vary from 10–25 MB depending on provider. The Email preset sets the right target automatically.
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Most email providers reject attachments above a fixed size, and video is almost always the first thing to hit that wall. Gmail and Outlook both cap attachments at 25 MB; some corporate mail servers stop at 10 MB. Rather than uploading to a file-sharing link and pasting a URL, you can shrink the clip itself so it sends as a normal attachment.
VidCompress targets the Email preset (≤25 MB) automatically. For clips under 300 MB the whole job runs in your browser, so the footage never leaves your device — useful when the video is a private recording, a signed document walkthrough, or anything you would rather not upload to a third-party server.
Quick reference
Choose the Email preset
The Email preset is already selected on this page. It targets 25 MB or less — the safe limit for Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, and iCloud Mail.
Add your video
Drag an MP4, MOV, WebM, AVI, MKV, or WMV file onto the drop zone, or click to browse. Files under 300 MB are processed locally; larger files use secure cloud mode.
Let it compress
VidCompress re-encodes the video to hit the target size while keeping the resolution as high as the size budget allows. A two-minute clip usually finishes in well under a minute.
Download and attach
Save the result and attach it to your email as you normally would. No "file too large" warning, no external link.
What size do I need for an email attachment?
Aim for 25 MB or less. Gmail and Outlook both cap attachments around 25 MB, and going under that limit ensures the message is not bounced. If your recipient is on a corporate server, target 10 MB to be safe.
Will compressing ruin the quality?
No. The Email preset keeps the highest resolution that fits in the size budget. For most screen recordings and phone clips the difference is barely noticeable; for very long videos it will lower resolution to stay under the limit.
Do I need to install anything?
No. VidCompress runs in your browser. Files under 300 MB are compressed locally on your device — nothing is uploaded.
Is it free?
Yes. The free plan compresses up to 300 MB locally with no signup, no watermark, and no daily limit.
What if my video is longer than a few minutes?
Long videos may not fit 25 MB at full resolution. Try the 50 MB target and a file-sharing link, or trim the clip to the part you actually need to send.