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Video compression workflow

Compress MP4 files to 8 MB

Prepare short clips that fit under strict messaging-app size caps.

Typical output: 62 MB mobile capture → 7.8 MB MP4 (720p)Input format: MP4Target: 8 MB
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Step-by-step

  1. 1Launch Compresto and drop your MP4 into the window.
  2. 2Enable Target file size and set the goal to 8 MB.
  3. 3Confirm the estimated size is at or below the limit.
  4. 4Run the compression and wait for completion.
  5. 5Share the compressed clip through your chat or support tool.

Recommended preset

  • Compression mode

    Target file size

  • Target size

    8 MB

  • Output format

    MP4 (default)

Best for

  • Sharing quick demos in Slack or Discord
  • Submitting short clips to bug-reporting portals
  • Uploading walkthroughs to LMS discussion threads

Why it works

  • Guarantees the result meets common 8 MB chat limits
  • Stays under the 8 MB limit without manual bitrate math
  • Outputs a standard MP4 that plays in desktop and mobile chat apps

Pro tips

  • Record at 30 fps when possible—the smaller frame count compresses more cleanly.
  • Mute background noise in your source before compressing to maximise quality per megabyte.
  • If the clip is still dense, crop or trim directly in your editor prior to running Compresto.

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