How to Compress Video File Size on iPhone! [iOS], by Fix369 on YouTube. 3 min 4 s.
- Video length
- 3 min 4 s
- Time to do it
- 5 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Open Settings and scroll down to Camera. Tap it to see the video recording options.
Tap Record Video and pick a lower resolution such as 720p at 30 fps instead of 4K. Smaller resolution means smaller files.
Record your video with the Camera app as usual. The new setting applies to every clip you shoot from now on.
For an existing clip, open the Photos app and find the video you want to shrink.
Tap the Share button, then choose Mail or another app that asks for a size.
When the size options appear, pick a smaller resolution like Medium or Small to compress the file.
Send or save the compressed copy, then check its size in the Files or Photos info panel before deleting the original.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep the original video until you confirm the compressed copy looks good and plays fine.
Lowering frame rate to 30 fps saves space with little visible difference for most casual clips.
Very small exports can look blurry on a big screen, so test one before compressing a batch.
Questions
Does changing the camera setting compress videos I already recorded?
No. It only affects new recordings. Existing clips keep their original size unless you export them at a smaller resolution.
Will compressing a video lower its quality?
Yes, a smaller file means less detail. For sharing on chat apps the difference is usually hard to notice.
Can I compress videos without a computer?
Yes. You can do both steps right on the iPhone using the Camera settings and the share sheet.
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