Compress a video to send by email

Email providers cap attachments — Gmail and Outlook around 25MB. CompressEasy Desktop shrinks your video so it fits and actually sends, instead of bouncing or forcing a cloud link. It runs locally on your computer.

Get the free CompressEasy Desktop app for macOS and Windows to compress videos for email offline.

Available in the free desktop app

Video, PDF and PowerPoint compression run fully offline in the CompressEasy desktop app for Windows and macOS — no uploads and no file-size limits.

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How it works

  1. Open CompressEasy Desktop and drag in your video.
  2. Choose Maximum compression for the smallest size.
  3. Attach the compressed file to your email and send.

Stop the “file too large” error

Most short clips can be compressed well under the 25MB email limit. Use the Balanced or Maximum preset to be sure the attachment goes through.

Keep it watchable

You do not need pristine quality for an emailed clip. The app keeps it clear enough to watch while making it small enough to attach.

No cloud upload needed

Because compression is local, you avoid uploading a private video just to share it — handy for sensitive or work files.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the email attachment size limit?

Gmail and Outlook both cap attachments at about 25MB. Compressing your video to under that lets it send as a normal attachment.

What if it still will not fit?

Use Maximum compression, which also lowers resolution. For very long videos, trimming the clip first helps reach tiny sizes.

Is my video kept private?

Yes. CompressEasy Desktop processes the video locally, so it is never uploaded.

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