How to Compress Video Files to Save Storage Space When SD Cards Are Too Expensive, by Wondershare UniConverter Video Toolbox on YouTube. 4 min 38 s.
- Video length
- 4 min 38 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Open Wondershare UniConverter and go to the Video Compressor tool from the main menu.
Click Add Files or drag your large video into the compressor window.
Pick a target size or quality level with the compression slider. Lower size means more quality loss.
Check the estimated output size shown next to the slider before you commit.
Choose an output folder so the new file does not overwrite your original.
Click Compress and wait for the progress bar to finish.
Play the compressed file and check it looks sharp enough before deleting the original.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep the original file until you have watched the compressed version and are happy with the quality.
Compress footage you are not actively editing, not the clips in your current project.
A lower resolution and bitrate shrink the file most, but text and fine detail suffer first.
Questions
Will compressing lose quality?
Yes, some quality is lost, but you can keep it small by choosing a moderate setting and checking the result before deleting the original.
Can I compress a video without extra software?
Some editors and free tools like HandBrake can do it, but the steps and settings differ from UniConverter.
Does compressing help with SD card space?
Yes. Moving compressed copies to your card frees room, though you still need the originals backed up somewhere.
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