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How do I compress a video file without losing quality?

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Try to go with the lowest resolution possible that won't make the video unviewable, which will depend on the original video's resolution. For example, if you start with a 4K or 1080p video, go with 720p but not any lower.

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How do I compress video on a phone?

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You can use programs like Kinemaster or FilmoraGO to export video in the size and quality you want it to be.

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I have video files from my iPhone (saved on computer) that I need to submit for evaluation and they must be 20 MB or smaller. Right now my files are 50 MB and larger. How do I do this?

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Use any of the mentioned converters (or find any other program) and choose a format that takes up less space, e.g., mp4. Choosing a lower resolution will work, too. Freemake, Movavi, and online-convert.com are some other options not mentioned in the article to compress the file.

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How can you compress a video on Windows?

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You may use any video editing software to do it. Windows Movie Maker is a good option.

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I have video files that can be as big as or bigger than 2GB because of Adobe after effects and I don’t want to pay for media encoder. I’m going to assume the compressed video quality would be less.

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Any compression will surely not be of the same quality. There will always be a deterioration in quality. Try using a compression website to make use of the tools that can help reduce the effects.

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