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Video compression workflow

Compress MOV files to 500 MB

Shrink long-form MOV exports enough for client portals and cloud handoffs.

Typical output: 3.6 GB product walkthrough → 495 MB MP4Input format: MOVTarget: 500 MB
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Step-by-step

  1. 1Import the MOV file into Compresto.
  2. 2Choose Target file size and enter 500 MB as the ceiling.
  3. 3Let Compresto calculate the projected size and confirm it stays under your limit.
  4. 4Start the compression and wait for the completion toast.
  5. 5Transfer the MP4 to your client or LMS portal.

Recommended preset

  • Compression mode

    Target file size

  • Target size

    500 MB

  • Output format

    MP4 (default)

Best for

  • Delivering lengthy reviews to agency clients
  • Uploading training recordings to LMS systems
  • Handing off footage to post-production collaborators

Why it works

  • Massively reduces MOV size while respecting a 500 MB limit
  • Produces MP4 output that streams smoothly in browsers
  • Preserves the entire recording so no retakes are required

Pro tips

  • For very long recordings, compress overnight and verify the export the next morning.
  • Keep a log of target sizes used so stakeholders can request alternate outputs.
  • If the portal struggles with 500 MB, retry at 480 MB for extra margin.

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