Compress Your Videos Directly in WordPress — Fast, Efficient & Free
Optimize your videos without leaving your site. Choose codec, adjust CRF, resize resolution, and control frame rate — all in one powerful plugin.
Video Compressor
Reduce your video file size while maintaining great quality
Step-by-Step Instructions
Click the “Choose File” button and upload any video file from your device. Supported formats include .mp4, .mov, .avi, .mkv, .webm, and more.
Customize how you want the video to be compressed:
Video Codec: Choose from
libx264,libx265,mpeg4, etc.CRF (Quality Level): Lower values mean higher quality (recommended: 23–28).
Resolution: Resize the video (e.g., 1920×1080, 1280×720) to reduce file size.
Frame Rate: Set FPS (e.g., 30, 24, 15) for smoother or lighter playback.
Once you’ve configured your settings, click the Compress Video button. The video compressor will process the video on your server.
After the compression completes, a download link will appear. Click it to save your optimized video instantly.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
There’s no such thing as too many questions
No. All compression is done on your server. Your videos are never uploaded anywhere else.
CRF (Constant Rate Factor) controls quality. Lower CRF = better quality but larger size. Recommended: between 23–28.
Currently, the plugin supports MP4 only. Future updates may support other formats.
No. Your original video remains untouched. A new compressed file is created.