Free Online Video Compressor

Compress MP4 and MOV videos online — no signup, no watermark, no installation. Up to 1GB per file.

Compress Video Now — Free

Why FileMate Is the Best Free Video Compressor

Truly Free

No trials, no paid tiers hidden behind a paywall. Guest users get 500MB files; registered users get 1GB.

No Watermark

Your video comes out clean. We never stamp logos or branding.

No Signup Needed

Open the page, drop your file, get the result. Signup is optional and only unlocks the 1GB tier.

Privacy First

Source files are deleted the moment compression finishes. No copies, no backups, no third-party access.

Three Modes

Quality mode for near-original visuals, Balanced for everyday use, Extreme for hitting hard size limits.

Batch Processing

Drop a folder of clips and download them all in one ZIP.

How to Compress a Video

  1. Upload — drag-drop one or many MP4/MOV files.
  2. Choose a mode — Quality, Balanced, or Extreme.
  3. Download — grab the compressed file(s).

Supported Formats

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FileMate really 100% free?

Yes. No credit card, no trial, no paid tier. The service is supported by optional donations and minimal non-intrusive ads on the result page.

Will it add a watermark?

Never. The output video is exactly what you uploaded, just smaller.

How is my privacy protected?

Source files are deleted immediately after compression. Output files auto-purge after a few days. Nothing is shared or sold.

Can I compress MOV files?

Yes. MOV input is converted to MP4 with H.264 for maximum compatibility. The conversion itself is part of the compression step.

Do I need to install anything?

No. FileMate runs entirely in your browser and on our servers. Phones, tablets, and desktops all work.

What's the difference between the three modes?

Quality keeps visuals nearly identical (small reduction). Balanced gives the best size/quality trade-off for most uses. Extreme hits the smallest size for hard upload caps like 25MB email or 100MB social.

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