How to Compress android Videos, by Login Helps - How to Tutorial on YouTube. 1 min 5 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 5 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Open the Photos app or Google Photos on your Android phone. Both apps can edit videos, but the available export options may differ.
Find the video you want to shrink and tap it to open it full screen.
Tap Edit, then look for the video tools. On many phones the trim and quality options sit in a separate video section.
Check for a Resize, Resolution, Quality or Export option. If you see one, pick a lower setting such as 1080p instead of 4K.
If no quality option exists, drag the trim handles to cut dead footage from the start and end. Shorter clips mean smaller files.
Tap Save or Save copy. Choose Save copy when offered so your original video stays untouched.
Open the new file in your gallery and check its size and playback. If it is still too big, trim more or try a lower resolution.
Tips and common mistakes
Samsung, Pixel, OnePlus and Motorola phones show different menus, so do not worry if a step looks different on your device.
Trimming is the most reliable way to cut size because many Android gallery apps have no quality slider at all.
Keep the original until you confirm the compressed copy plays and looks acceptable.
Sharing a video through Google Photos as a link avoids compression entirely when the recipient only needs to watch it.
Questions
Why can't I find a resolution or quality option?
Many Android phones only offer trimming in their built-in editor. In that case, trim the clip or use a dedicated video compressor app from the Play Store.
Does compressing the video delete my original?
Not if you tap Save copy. The edited version is saved as a new file, and the original stays in your gallery.
How much smaller will the file get?
It depends on the original resolution and how much you trim. Dropping from 4K to 1080p or cutting a long intro usually gives the biggest savings.
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