YouTube Video Compressor

Stop waiting hours for uploads. Compress your 4K and 1080p videos to 1/10th the size so they upload instantly, without losing visual quality.

Faster Uploads4K ReadyShorts Optimized
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Optimized for

YouTube

YouTube preset

Drop your video here

Upload and compress in one click • MP4, MOV, AVI, WebM

Early Access — Limited Beta

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"Cut the boring parts" — and it does. No timelines. No learning curve.

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AI kills silences, "umms", and bad takes. You just hit export.

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Free to startNo credit card5 min setup
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YouTube Optimized

Bitrate and resolution tuned for YouTube uploads

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High Quality

Keep your video sharp while reducing file size

Faster Uploads

Smaller files upload faster and process quicker

YouTube Video Specs & Best Settings

ResolutionContextRec. Bitrate (SDR)Rec. Bitrate (HDR)
4K (2160p)Standard35-45 Mbps53-68 Mbps
1080pStandard8-12 Mbps10-15 Mbps
Shorts (1080x1920)Mobile5-10 MbpsN/A

The Real Cost of Large Files

Uploading a 10GB file to YouTube doesn't just take longer—it often triggers YouTube's processing systems to take hours before your video is available in HD or 4K.

By compressing that 10GB master file down to a 1GB H.264 file, you:

  • Upload 10x faster (saving your internet bandwidth)
  • Process faster (get the 4K badge sooner)
  • Look the same (YouTube re-encodes it anyway)

ProRes vs H.264

Editing (ProRes)

Great for editing because it's uncompressed. Huge file size. Bad for uploading.

Uploading (H.264)

Great for delivery. Small file size. High visual fidelity. This is what you should upload.

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YouTube video compressor FAQ

Answers about quality, formats, and why compression helps YouTube uploads.

Will compressing affect my 4K quality?+
Not if done right. Our tool removes invisible data while keeping the visual pixels sharp. You get a much smaller file that looks identical to the original on YouTube.
How much faster will my upload be?+
If we compress a 2GB file to 200MB (10x reduction), your upload will be 10x faster. This is crucial for users with slow upload speeds.
Does this work for YouTube Shorts?+
Yes! The tool automatically detects vertical videos and optimizes them for Shorts (under 60s, 9:16 aspect ratio).
Should I upload ProRes or MP4 to YouTube?+
Always convert ProRes to MP4 (H.264) before uploading. YouTube compresses everything anyway, so uploading a huge ProRes file just wastes your time.
What is the best bitrate for YouTube?+
For 1080p, 8-12 Mbps is the sweet spot. For 4K, aim for 35-45 Mbps. Our YouTube preset handles this automatically.