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MP4 Compressor

Compress MP4 files online with our free MP4 compressor.
Drop your video files below to quickly compress MP4 videos and make them smaller without losing quality.

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Free MP4 Compressor & Converter

Easily convert and compress MP4 files online instantly and effortlessly.
No installation or plugins required. Just drop your video into our MP4 compressor and receive a smaller MP4 file in seconds with high-quality playback.

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Why choose our MP4 compressor?

AI-Powered Video Transformations

Not only can you compress MP4 files to make them smaller for easier sharing and storage,
but you can also transform your videos with advanced features like Generative Fill, Object Removal,
and Scene Replacement—adding flexibility and creativity to your video content.

Video Enhancement

Enhance video quality with tools for 4K resolution, real-time filtering, and frame rate adjustment.
With Cloudinary’s API, you can compress MP4 files while ensuring your videos look stunning and ready for any screen.

Performance Optimization

Deliver videos in the best quality and format, adapting automatically to the user’s device, browser, and network.
With our compressors, the most efficient format is applied automatically for seamless playback.

Batch Convert videos to MP4

Use the converter to batch convert and compress MP4 videos, or sign up for the free API to automatically convert all your videos to MP4!

Workflow Automation

Create workflows that automate video processing, ensuring videos are formatted and ready for fast delivery right after upload.

Versatile Video Format Support

Handle all major video formats: MOV, MP4, AV1, WEBM, HEVC, and more. Ensure your videos are delivered in the best format for quality and efficiency.

How to compress MP4 video

Compress MP4 videos in 3 simple steps, or sign up with Cloudinary to programmatically compress thousands of videos!

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Add Your video Files

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Start Compression

The compression will start to adapt to the format.

Download Compressed Videos

Once the conversion is complete, download your compressed MP4 files

Explore Beyond MP4 Compression

A woman and a golden retriever in the mountains. They're sitting, facing away from the camera while the dog noses the woman. They're surrounded by natural splendor including majestic mountains, puffy clouds, and evergreen-studded hills.
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A woman and a golden retriever in the mountains. They're sitting, facing away from the camera while the dog noses the woman. They're surrounded by natural splendor including majestic mountains, puffy clouds, and evergreen-studded hills.
The same asset cropped using the following settings: Aspect Ratio: 1:2. Crop Mode: Content-Aware.
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The original asset:
JPEG
135 KB
WebP
135 KB
AVIF
90 KB
JPEG XL
94 KB
The image after being optimized using the following settings: Quality: Auto. Width: 1000px.
Original
18 MB

We’re showing a resized version of the original asset to avoid slow loading speeds. View the original.

The original asset:
JPEG
135 KB
WebP
135 KB
AVIF
90 KB
JPEG XL
94 KB
The image after being optimized using the following settings: Quality: Auto. Width: 1000px.
Images
Videos
Quality
Width
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The same asset cropped using the following settings: Aspect Ratio: 1:1. Crop Mode: Content-Aware.
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Videos
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Aspect Ratio
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Full length video: Surfing Trip
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A shorter video preview generated by Cloudinary's AI using the following settings: Duration: 15 seconds. Max Clips: 9. Min Clip Length: 1 second.
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cloudinary.image("hiking_dog_mountain.jpg", {transformation: [
  {aspect_ratio: "0.5", gravity: "auto", width: 433, crop: "fill"},
  {quality: "auto"},
  {fetch_format: "auto"}
  ]})
new CloudinaryImage("hiking_dog_mountain.jpg")
  .resize(
    fill()
      .width(433)
      .aspectRatio(0.5)
      .gravity(autoGravity())
  )
  .delivery(quality(auto()))
  .delivery(format(auto()));
new CloudinaryImage("hiking_dog_mountain.jpg")
  .resize(
    fill()
      .width(433)
      .aspectRatio(0.5)
      .gravity(autoGravity())
  )
  .delivery(quality(auto()))
  .delivery(format(auto()));
new CloudinaryImage("hiking_dog_mountain.jpg")
  .resize(
    fill()
      .width(433)
      .aspectRatio(0.5)
      .gravity(autoGravity())
  )
  .delivery(quality(auto()))
  .delivery(format(auto()));
new CloudinaryImage("hiking_dog_mountain.jpg")
  .resize(
    fill()
      .width(433)
      .aspectRatio(0.5)
      .gravity(autoGravity())
  )
  .delivery(quality(auto()))
  .delivery(format(auto()));
CloudinaryImage("hiking_dog_mountain.jpg").image(transformation=[
  {'aspect_ratio': "0.5", 'gravity': "auto", 'width': 433, 'crop': "fill"},
  {'quality': "auto"},
  {'fetch_format': "auto"}
  ])
(new ImageTag('hiking_dog_mountain.jpg'))
	->resize(Resize::fill()->width(433)
->aspectRatio(0.5)
	->gravity(
	Gravity::autoGravity())
	)
	->delivery(Delivery::quality(
	Quality::auto()))
	->delivery(Delivery::format(
	Format::auto()));
cloudinary.url().transformation(new Transformation()
  .aspectRatio("0.5").gravity("auto").width(433).crop("fill").chain()
  .quality("auto").chain()
  .fetchFormat("auto")).imageTag("hiking_dog_mountain.jpg");
cl_image_tag("hiking_dog_mountain.jpg", transformation: [
  {aspect_ratio: "0.5", gravity: "auto", width: 433, crop: "fill"},
  {quality: "auto"},
  {fetch_format: "auto"}
  ])
cloudinary.Api.UrlImgUp.Transform(new Transformation()
  .AspectRatio("0.5").Gravity("auto").Width(433).Crop("fill").Chain()
  .Quality("auto").Chain()
  .FetchFormat("auto")).BuildImageTag("hiking_dog_mountain.jpg")
cloudinary.image('hiking_dog_mountain.jpg').transformation(Transformation()
	.resize(Resize.fill().width(433)
.aspectRatio(0.5)
	.gravity(
	Gravity.autoGravity())
	)
	.delivery(Delivery.quality(
	Quality.auto()))
	.delivery(Delivery.format(
	Format.auto())));
imageView.cldSetImage(cloudinary.createUrl().setTransformation(CLDTransformation()
  .setAspectRatio("0.5").setGravity("auto").setWidth(433).setCrop("fill").chain()
  .setQuality("auto").chain()
  .setFetchFormat("auto")).generate("hiking_dog_mountain.jpg")!, cloudinary: cloudinary)
MediaManager.get().url().transformation(new Transformation()
  .aspectRatio("0.5").gravity("auto").width(433).crop("fill").chain()
  .quality("auto").chain()
  .fetchFormat("auto")).generate("hiking_dog_mountain.jpg");
cloudinary.image('hiking_dog_mountain.jpg').transformation(Transformation()
	.resize(Resize.fill().width(433)
.aspectRatio(0.5)
	.gravity(
	Gravity.autoGravity())
	)
	.delivery(Delivery.quality(
	Quality.auto()))
	.delivery(Delivery.format(
	Format.auto())));
cloudinary.image {
	publicId("hiking_dog_mountain.jpg")
	 resize(Resize.fill() { width(433)
 aspectRatio(0.5F)
	 gravity(
	Gravity.autoGravity())
	 })
	 delivery(Delivery.quality(
	Quality.auto()))
	 delivery(Delivery.format(
	Format.auto())) 
}.generate()
new CloudinaryImage("hiking_dog_mountain.jpg")
  .resize(
    fill()
      .width(433)
      .aspectRatio(0.5)
      .gravity(autoGravity())
  )
  .delivery(quality(auto()))
  .delivery(format(auto()));
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You can use our free online MP4 compressor to reduce file size while maintaining high video quality.
The tool automatically applies smart compression so your videos remain sharp and clear.

Converting to MP4 changes your video format for compatibility, while using a compress MP4 option reduces file size.Our tool lets you both convert and compress videos in one step for faster uploads and easier sharing.

In 2025, the most efficient way to compress MP4 videos is by using an online MP4 compressor that combines speed, high-quality output, and compatibility across devices. Our tool uses the latest optimization techniques to make MP4 files smaller while keeping playback smooth on any screen.

Yes. In addition to compressing, our tool makes it simple to convert MP4 videos into the format you need. For example, you can switch a file from MP4 to WEBM for web-optimized playback, or use the MP4 to MOV converter when working with Apple devices. If you’re editing or archiving, the MP4 to MKV option provides flexibility, while the MKV to MP4 and MOV to MP4 tools ensure compatibility with nearly every player. You can even create short loops or animations with our MP4 to GIF converter, or shrink large GIFs into smooth video using GIF to MP4. This way, your videos are always ready in the right size and the right format.