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"One of its standout features is its ability to compress large MP4 files into more manageable sizes without compromising on quality, which has been incredibly useful for sharing videos online or saving storage space on my devices."

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Compress 8K/4K/HDR MP4 Videos without Losing Quality

Ultra-high-definition videos, such as 8K, 4K, and HDR, always reach tens or even hundreds of gigabytes, making them challenging to store, share, and stream. Fortunately, with Any Video Converter, you can effortlessly reduce the size of your 8K, 4K, or HDR MP4 videos without sacrificing too much original quality.

MP4 Converter: Convert 8K or 4K MP4 videos to 1080p, and lower the FPS from 60 to 30.

MP4 Compressor: Compress 8K/4K/HDR videos at your desired size.

Compress Videos into Small MP4 with H264, H265 or AV1 Codec

To retain the original quality while significantly reducing file sizes, Any Video Converter supports compressing large videos into MP4 with the most efficient codecs like H.264, H.265, and AV1.

Whether you are working with raw footage from professional cameras, Apple ProRes, Avid DNxHD/DNxHR, CineForm intermediate codecs, or uncompressed AVI or MOV files, Any Video Converter makes it easy to compress these formats into highly optimized and compatible MP4 files.

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advanced compression options

Advanced Methods of Video Compression for Various Scenarios

Both the video converter and compressor tool in Any Video Converter offer advanced and efficient solutions to compress videos, designed to fulfill your different scenarios.

Compress MP4 videos to desired size, whether by percentage or specific size.

To compress old and uncompressed AVI and MXF files, convert them to MP4 using H265 codec to significantly reduce file sizes.

To retain the best visual quality, convert videos at a constant quality (18-23), using H265 or AV1 codec.

Compress Multiple Large MP4 Files in Batch, Free, at Fast Mode

Whether you are using the converter or compressor, both of them are completely free, with no additional or hidden fees, allowing you to compress multiple large videos in batch, without any limitations on size or quantity.

To ensure the best performance and efficiency, GPU acceleration and 130X ultra-fast mode are also supported to compress your large and multiple videos more effectively.

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Why Choose Any Video Converter to Compress MP4 Videos

compression ratio
Compression Ratio

It gives you the flexibility to choose how much you want to shrink your file, by percentage or by a specific size.

fast conversion speed
Compression Speed

It leverages the GPU acceleration and ultra-fast mode to compress multiple and large files at 130x faster.

advanced compression mode
Compression Modes

Both the video converter and compressor tools offer different compression modes for your various videos.

1000+ formats supported
1000+ Formats Supported

It supports nearly all video formats (non-DRM-protected) and compresses them to MP4 or the same as the source.

easy of use
Ease of Use

Intuitive and straightforward, with no steep learning curve, you will be able to compress videos from your start.

batch compression
Batch & Unlimited

Shrink multiple videos in batch, without limitations on size or quantity. Enjoy unlimited compression with 0 hidden fees.

How to Compress MP4 Video Files for Free

Step 1: Open the "Compress Video" Tool and Add Files

Simply launch Any Video Converter and select "Compress Video" from the toolkit list, then add MP4 video files that you wish to reduce in size.

Step 2: Set the Compression Options

The compressor offers two flexible options: compress by percentage or set a specific target size.

You can choose a compression percentage ranging from 30% and 80%, or enter the specific size you want to shrink to.

Step 3: Select the Output Format

Choose from 4 output formats: Auto, MP4 H264, MP4 HEVC, and MP4 AV1. If "Auto" is selected, the compressed video will retain the same format and codec as the source video.

Step 4: Access the Compressed MP4 Video

Click the "Compress Now" button to begin compressing the MP4 files. After success, you can view the compressed video by going to the "History" tab.

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What's Next After Compressing MP4 Files
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trim video with AI

Auto Trim

Auto Trim

Automatically analyze the scenes and split a video into multiple segments.

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Speech to Text

Speech to Text

Convert the audio to text with AI transcription, with 99% accuracy.

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Vocal Remover

Vocal Remover

Remove vocals and instruments from a song to create a karaoke or a cappella version.

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video enhancer

Video Enhancer

Video Enhancer

Improve the quality of old videos and increase the resolution to 1080p, 4K, and 8K.

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trim video

Trim Video

Trim Video

Trim to delete unwanted parts from a lengthy video and split a video into clips.

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compress video

Compress Video

Compress Video

Compress to reduce the large-sized video to a smaller one.

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merge video

Merge Videos

Merge Videos

Combine to merge multiple video clips or audio files into one file.

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crop Video

Crop Video

Crop Video

Remove unwanted edges and focus on the key area of the video.

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Record Screen

Record Screen

Record to capture the screen and any activities on your desktop, in 1080p and 4K quality.

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Add Watermark

Add Watermark

Add the image and text watermark onto the video to protect the copyright of your content.

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add subtiles

Add Subtitles

Add Subtitles

Add the external .srt subtitles to the video and interact with the Speech to Text tool.

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Add Music

Add Music

Add the background music to the video, and try our Vocal Remover and Track Editor tool to customize your music.

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video overlay

video overlay

Video Overlay

Overlay one video on top of another to create engaging picture-in-picture effects.

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Any Video Converter Free vs. Pro. vs. Ultimate

Any Video Converter Free Pro. Ultimate
Format Convert

Convert between various video and audio formats.

yes yes yes
Video Download

Download videos from various online platforms.

Default settings Custom settings Concurrent download
Video Enhancement

Upscale low-res video to HD, 4K, and enhance video quality.

Watermarked Watermarked HD, 4K, and 8K & unwatermarked
Speech to Text

Convert speech from videos or audio to text.

Basic model Multilingual Advanced AI Model (99% accuracy)
AI Audio Splitter

Extract vocals or instruments from audio with AI.

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Preset

Preset options for common conversion and download settings.

yes yes
Video Editing

Basic video editing, including trimming, cropping, and merging.

yes yes yes
Video Compress

Video compression to reduce file size while maintaining quality.

yes yes yes
Merge Video

Combine multiple video clips into one.

5 video limit (per merge) Unlimited Unlimited
Screen Record

Capture your computer screen, full screen or region.

3-minute Unlimited, HD Quality Unlimited, 4K Quality
DVD Burning

Burn videos to DVD discs, including menu creation.

yes yes
Workflow

Customize batch processing workflows for improved efficiency.

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Ad-Free

No upgrade prompts.

yes
Parallel Task Processing

Allow multiple download tasks to run concurrently.

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The Best Free MP4 Compressor to Reduce File Size

Compress MP4 and 1000+ formats of videos to a smaller size without compromising too much quality

Frequently Asked Questions about MP4 Compressor

Why is my MP4 file so big?

Some common factors can contribute larger MP4 file size. Higher resolution (4K, 8K, or in HDR), higher bitrate and frame rate (like 60fps), encoded in FLAC or high-quality AAC audio, or in old video codecs like Xvid, DivX, these will result in a bigger size.

What is the best MP4 size reducer?

This depends on the size of your source MP4 files and usage scenarios. For smaller MP4 files with short durations, online MP4 compressors, such as FreeConvert, VideoCandy, Fliexer, or VEED, are perfect. However, if you are dealing with larger files with lengthy durations, or need to compress multiple files in batch, a desktop solution like Any Video Converter will offer more power and flexibility.

How to compress a large video file?

Step 1: Open the "Compress Video" tool in Any Video Converter.

Step 2: Add your local large video files to the compressor tool.

Step 3: Set the compression percentage from 30% to 80%, or enter your desired size.

Step 4: Choose the output format as Auto, MP4 H254, MP4 HEVC, or MP4 AV1.

Step 5: Start compressing your large video files to reduce size.

How do I compress an MP4 file for email?

Step 1: Choose a proper MP4 compressor

Either online or a desktop one. In this guide, we'll demonstrate how to compress MP4 files for email using Any Video Converter.

Step 2: Add MP4 video files

Open the "Format Convert" tool and add MP4 video files.

Step 3: Adjust the Compression Settings

To shrink the video size for email, adjust the following parameters:

Resolution: 720p or 480p;

Frame rate: 25 fps or 30 fps;

Video codec: MP4 H264;

Video bitrate: 500 - 1500 kbps;

Audio codec: AAC;

Audio bitrate: 96 kbps or 128 kbps.

Alternatively, you can use the "Compress Video" tool in Any Video Converter to directly set the specific size, ranging from 10MB to 25MB.

Step 3: Start compressing MP4 for email

Click the "Convert Now" or "Compress Now" button to shrink the MP4 video size to under 25MB. After completing, you will have a compressed MP4 video ready to be attached to your email.

Does compressing an MP4 file reduce quality?

Yes, compressing an MP4 file can lead to quality loss, more or less. To retain the best quality as much as possible, it is recommended to use efficient codecs like HEVC or AV1. Additionally, avoid aggressive compression, such as drastically reducing both resolution and bitrate.

The most reliable compression settings (in Any Video Converter) for the balance of quality and size: MP4 as the output format, video codec as H264, HEVC, or AV1, the resolution is 100%, and constant quality set to "Original quality".