Why use these video tools?
| These tools | Online converters such as Clideo, FreeConvert or CloudConvert | Desktop software such as HandBrake | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your file is uploaded | No, processed on your device | Yes, to their servers | No |
| Install or sign-up | None | Sign-up for some features | Install needed |
| Free limits | No daily limit, no watermark | Free plans are often limited | Depends on the app |
| Works on phones | Yes, in the browser | Yes | Mostly computers |
Other services change their plans; check their sites for current limits. Finished files can be sent straight from any tool with a free download link, up to 20 GB.
Questions about the video tools
Are the video tools free?
Yes. No account, no watermark on the video and no limit on how many you process.
Are my videos uploaded?
No. The video is processed by your own browser using WebCodecs, so even a large file never has to be uploaded before the work starts.
Which browsers do the video tools support?
Current Chrome and Edge, Safari 17 or newer and Firefox 130 or newer, on phones and computers. Other browsers get a clear message.
How big a video can I compress?
Up to 2 GB per file, depending on the tool. Long 4K videos are quicker on a laptop than on an older phone.
What if the video is still too big to send?
Send the original instead with a free download link, up to 20 GB, in full quality.
Need to send a big file?
Send files up to 20 GB with a download link or by email. Free, no account needed, original quality.
Send large files free