Compress a video to under 16 MB for WhatsApp on Android
For videos sent as normal media, WhatsApp has long used a 16 MB limit and trims or squeezes anything bigger. You can send files up to 2 GB as a Document instead, but the other person has to download it and it doesn't play inline. VX Compressor makes the video itself small enough, on the phone. (WhatsApp can change its limits; check WhatsApp Help if a size is refused.)
How to do it with VX Compressor
- Open VX Compressor and pick the video (or several).
- Choose Target size and type 16 MB, or just type “my video for WhatsApp” in the ask box: it sets 16 MB for you.
- It shows the estimated size first and warns you if 16 MB needs heavy compression, for example for a long 4K video. Lowering the resolution to 720p usually looks better than squeezing 4K.
- Tap Compress. It keeps running in the background; the original video is never changed.
- Share the result straight to WhatsApp as a normal video.
At a glance
| Target | Any size from 10 KB to 100 GB per file; 16 MB is aimed for, best effort, and the real size is shown after |
|---|---|
| Output | MP4 (H.264 + AAC), which plays on any phone, including iPhone |
| Long videos | A 10-minute video at 16 MB is low quality on any app; for long videos, send as a Document or split it |
| Upload | None, it compresses on the phone, offline |
| Watermark | None |
| Price | Free |
Questions
What is the WhatsApp video size limit?
WhatsApp has long limited videos sent as media to 16 MB; documents can be up to 2 GB. Limits can change, so check WhatsApp Help for the current numbers.
How do I send a long video on WhatsApp without it being cut?
Compress it to about 16 MB with VX Compressor, or send the original as a Document (up to 2 GB). Very long videos at 16 MB lose a lot of quality, so a Document or a link is better for them.
Why is my compressed video a little different from 16 MB?
Video size can only be planned, not fixed exactly, so VX Compressor aims for the target and shows the real size after. It never keeps a ‘compressed’ file that is bigger than the original.
Does it add a watermark or need an account?
No watermark and no account.