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Reduce Video File Size on Mac

Use 1080p/720p and a sensible bitrate to shrink large videos. 4 GB often becomes ~1 GB while looking almost identical.

Steps

  1. Download Video Compressor for Mac
  2. Add your video files
  3. Select 1080p/720p or set a custom bitrate and preview
  4. Compress and export the optimized videos

Recommended settings

  • 1080p for general use; 720p for messaging
  • Lower bitrate until the preview still looks good
  • Export/Compress

Export

Click Compress to export. The app estimates the new size before you start so you can choose the perfect balance.

Batch and presets

Group similar clips and reuse a preset to speed up workflow. Start with 1080p, then fine‑tune bitrate to hit your size target while keeping the preview sharp.

Estimate and adjust

Check the estimated output size before exporting. A single adjustment to bitrate or resolution usually avoids multiple passes.

Download on the Mac App Store

Free download · macOS 15.0+

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