Why does video compression need a server instead of running in my browser?

Video encoding is computationally intensive in a way that's impractical for a browser tab to handle well, especially for longer or higher-resolution files — a dedicated server-side engine handles it far faster and more reliably.

How much smaller will my video get?

It depends on the original bitrate and your chosen setting — videos that weren't already compressed efficiently see the biggest reduction.

Compress Video

Pro

Reduce video file size for sharing or upload, with a quality level you control.

How it works

1
Upload the video you want to shrink.
2
Choose a target quality/size setting.
3
Documateo compresses it using a real video engine on our servers.
4
Download the smaller file once processing completes.

Compress Video — frequently asked questions

Why does video compression need a server instead of running in my browser?: Video encoding is computationally intensive in a way that's impractical for a browser tab to handle well, especially for longer or higher-resolution files — a dedicated server-side engine handles it far faster and more reliably.
How much smaller will my video get?: It depends on the original bitrate and your chosen setting — videos that weren't already compressed efficiently see the biggest reduction.