Install Compressor on any Mac to activate it as a cluster node for distributed encoding. Speed up encoding in Final Cut Pro by choosing a Compressor cluster for output processing. Activate QuickCluster for dynamic configuration of nodes based on available resources. Audio Compressor & Limiter Tool Audio Compressor & Limiter is a cross-platform Java application which works on Linux, Windows and Mac OS X.The program takes audio data from a selected input sound device/mixer applies compression as well as brick wall limiting and sends the processed data to the chosen output sound device/mixer. Step 1: Download, install and launch a video compressor Mac handbrake on your system. Click the Source button on the top-right corner to browse and add the desired video files. Step 2: Once the file is added to the program interface, click Browse under the Destination tab, select the output file name and the location where you want to save the.
Before installing a Compressor update, verify that your system still meets Compressor system requirements. Then make sure to back up the currently installed version of Compressor and any custom settings you may have created.
New in Compressor 4.4.8
Released September 24, 2020
- Fixes an issue in which XAVC media from the Sony PXW-FX9 camera is not recognized.
Get complete step-by-step how-to instructions and information on all features in Compressor. For a list of recent enhancements in Compressor, refer to What's New in Compressor.
Previous versions
Compressor 4.4.7
Released August 25, 2020
Camera log conversion
- Convert log-encoded video to SDR and HDR color spaces.
- Choose from built-in Camera LUTs for Panasonic, Sony, Canon, Blackmagic, Nikon and ARRI log .
- Add a custom Camera LUT to achieve accurate conversions for cameras without a built-in option or to match on-set looks.
Custom LUT effect
- Apply third-party creative LUTs to footage to add a custom look during compression.
- Support for .cube, .mga, and .m3d file formats.
- Set the output color space to SDR or HDR.
Compressor 4.4.7 also includes the following:
- Improves speed and reliability using distributed processing over SMB.
- Create ProRes IMF Packages including support for multiple languages.
- Support for playback of PNG movie files.
- Fixes an issue in which droplets would not recognize .m4v files.
- Fixes an issue where a DV codec with a 709 Color Profile fails to transcode.
- Fixes an issue in which image sequences may export with the incorrect color bit depth.
- Fixes an issue where a system could run out of memory when the Active tab is open while processing a batch on a MacBook Pro with Touch Bar.
Compressor 4.4.6
Released December 10, 2019
- Improves stability when using Reverse Telecine.
- Improves reliability when importing Dolby Vision metadata.
- Fixes an issue in which an error was erroneously reported when applying Dolby Vision metadata to a package created for the iTunes Store.
- Fixes an issue in which an error was erroneously reported when verifying a package created for the iTunes Store.
Compressor 4.4.5
Released October 7, 2019
- New Metal-based processing engine improves playback and accelerates graphics tasks, including rendering, compositing, and exporting.
- Enhances graphics performance with support for multiple GPUs, including Radeon Pro Vega II and Radeon Pro Vega II Duo on Mac Pro.
- Optimizes CPU performance with support for up to 28 CPU cores on Mac Pro.
- Improves performance of ProRes and ProRes RAW decode when using the Afterburner card on Mac Pro.
- View and deliver stunning High Dynamic Range (HDR) video on Apple Pro Display XDR.
- Tone maps HDR video to compatible Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) displays when using Compressor on macOS Catalina.
- Improves load balancing of graphics processing across multiple GPUs.
- Supports HEVC playback with alpha channel.
- Encodes HEVC with alpha channel in a QuickTime movie file.
- Displays timecode as drop frame, non-drop frame, frames, or absolute time.
- Simultaneously imports multiple image sequences.
- Supports audio track reassignment and specifying a job action using the command line in Terminal.
- Provides option to automatically resize watermark to export dimensions.
- iTunes Store creates SDR delivery from packages submitted with HDR and Dolby Vision metadata.
Compressor 4.4.4
Released March 21, 2019
- Detects media files that may be incompatible with future versions of macOS after Mojave.
- Improves reliability when sharing video to YouTube.
Compressor 4.4.3
Released December 13, 2018
- Support for ProRes RAW and ProRes RAW HQ formats on Mac computers that support Metal.
Compressor 4.4.2
- 64-bit architecture takes advantage of all memory in your Mac to support high resolution images and projects.
- Backward compatibility supports legacy 32-bit formats.
- View, edit, and deliver closed captions in the SRT format, which is used by a wide range of websites including Facebook.
- Compressor uses source media properties to automatically configure MXF and QuickTime settings.
- Automatic configuration of settings applies correct frame rate, field order, and color space.
Compressor 4.4.2 also includes the following:
Audio
- Automatically configure audio properties when using the QuickTime format to transcode audio files.
Closed Captions
- Adds playhead to Closed Captions inspector that marks the current playback position.
Metadata
- Fixes an issue where metadata did not appear when transcoding to Apple Devices.
- Fixes an issue where removing metadata added from a source file could be deleted but appeared in the transcoded media file
- Improves metadata handling.
MXF
- Improves reliability when using the Automatic or Same as source color space settings for MXF files.
User Interface
- Improves layout and readability of Inspector pane.
Compressor 4.4.1
Closed captions
- View, adjust, and deliver closed captions.
- Import caption files into a batch or iTunes Store package.
- Use the Inspector to adjust text, color, onscreen location, and timing.
- Search text and select single or multiple captions in the Inspector.
- Support for multiple languages and formats in an iTunes Store package.
- Validation indicator instantly warns about common errors including caption overlaps, incorrect characters, invalid formatting, and more.
- Embed captions in an exported video file or create a separate caption sidecar file.
- Share captioned videos directly to YouTube and Vimeo.
- Support for CEA-608 and iTT closed caption formats.
Audio descriptions
- Include audio description files in any iTunes Store package.
Compressor 4.4.1 also includes the following:
- MXF Settings are moved from the Custom settings to the built-In section of the settings pane.
- YouTube “Visit” and “Tell a Friend” buttons open video URL correctly.
- Fixes an issue where cropping lines did not display in the Viewer of an iTunes Store Package.
- An error is displayed if HTTP Live Streaming job action is applied to HEVC outputs.
- Fixes an issue where XDCAM batches fail.
- .PSD files load correctly as background images when creating DVD and Blu-ray jobs.
- Support for movies DVD and Blu-ray menus.
Compressor 4.4
360 VR delivery
- Encode 360° video in a wide range of formats and frame sizes.
- Share 360° video directly to YouTube, Facebook, and Vimeo.
- Export 360° video files with embedded industry-standard spherical metadata.
- Support for monoscopic and stereoscopic formats.
High Dynamic Range
- Deliver High Dynamic Range (HDR) video with controls for color space conversions and HDR metadata.
- Deliver HDR video as P3 D65 PQ, and Rec. 2020 HLG, and Rec. 2020 PQ for HDR10.
- Easily convert HDR to Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) video.
- Support in the iTunes Store Package to link a Dolby Vision graded video file to a Dolby Vision XML.
HEVC
- Encode video in the High Efficiency Video Coding format (HEVC, also known as H.265) for file sizes up to 40 percent smaller than H.264 while preserving the same visual quality.*
- Create a custom HEVC export setting in Compressor and use it in Final Cut Pro.
- Send Final Cut Pro and Motion projects to Compressor to encode video in the HEVC format.
- Create a self-contained HEVC droplet for drag-and-drop encoding on the desktop.
MXF
- Encode MXF files with support for a wide range of codecs and parameters.
- New MXF presets include AVC-Intra, D-10 / IMX, ProRes, and XDCAM HD in a variety of frame rates and resolutions.
- Support for ProRes and 10-bit Uncompressed video within an MXF container.
- Support for HDR video in an MXF container
* HEVC support requires macOS High Sierra.
Issues addressed in Compressor 4.4
- Panasonic GH5 MP4 files exported to ProRes no longer produce three green frames at the beginning of a file.
- Improves stability when converting 29.97i video to 25p using Best retiming mode.
- Detailed error message is displayed when transcoding onto a full drive.
- Improves performance of watermarked 240fps source media.
- New animated GIF image settings: Small for up to 428 x 240 at 15 fps (optimized for messaging and websites) and Large for up to 640 x 360 at 25 fps (optimized for high-quality playback).
- Frame rates correctly identified for iPhone movies.
- Fixes an issue where DV codecs did not configure video frame size, pixel aspect, and field order correctly.
Compressor 4.3.2
- Command line options for monitoring job status.
- Dithering option adds noise to images to minimize distracting patterns such as color banding.
- Option when creating an iTunes Store package to identify health warning text, as required by Indian law.
- Improves watermark image quality.
- Support for animated PNG and animated GIF image sequences.
- Timecode filter is accurately displayed against drop-frame media.
- Fixes sync for audio transcoded to AC-3.
- Resolves issues in which Share to DVD could become unresponsive.
- Improves font quality of DVD menu and chapter titles.
- Improves image quality when creating a DVD.
- Enhanced DVD User dialog messages with embedded links to documentation.
Compressor 4.3.1
- Fade In/Fade Out filter is applied correctly when using distributed encoding.
- Disc name and titles are correctly displayed when using languages with double-byte characters.
- Location paths are respected when using Compressor via Terminal.
- Improves performance when exporting H.264 files and changing frame rate.
- Exporting ProRes 4444 files with transparency using Compressor creates a correct alpha channel.
- Fixes an issue that could prevent processing files using 32-bit codecs including Animation, PNG, Cinepak, and WMV.
- Fixes an issue in which marker buttons on the Touch Bar may be displayed incorrectly.
- Fixes an issue that could prevent burning Final Cut Pro projects to DVD via Apple USB SuperDrive.
Compressor 4.3
- Redesigned dark interface puts the focus on your video, with a streamlined presentation of batches and settings.
- Detailed video and audio file information is now displayed in the Inspector.
- Deliver video in standard Rec. 601 and Rec. 709 color spaces, or in wide Rec. 2020 color space.
- iTunes Store Package preview lets you audition alternative audio, closed captions, or subtitles to verify sync.
- iTunes Store Package media pass-through lets you bypass unnecessary compression.
- iTunes Store Package preview lets you seamlessly switch between audio streams during asset playback to speed up verification.
- Batch warnings and failures are now reported with detailed, actionable notes.
- Still image improvements include support for multiple color spaces and higher bit depths.
- Support for DPX, Cineon, OpenEXR still images.
- Support for OpenEXR image sequences.
- Enhanced DPX support delivers more accurate interpretation of color information, pixel aspect ratio, interlacing, and timing.
- Improved performance for image processing including frame rate conversions, interlacing, scaling, optical flow retiming, effects, and color space conversions.
- Automatic selection of optimal bit depth allows for higher-quality transcoding, color processing, and effects.
- Improved efficiency of CPU and GPU processing.
- New DVD disc templates give you more menu and background options.
- New options for DVD authoring let you loop playback, add motion menus, and customize menu images.
Compressor 4.3 also includes the following:
- Subtitles are validated on import with detailed, actionable notes.
- Automatic language detection for iTunes Store package assets.
Compressor 4.2.2
- 4K export preset to create video files for Apple devices.
- Fixes an issue in which Closed Caption files could be incorrectly labeled as SDH subtitles when creating an iTunes Store Package.
- Fixes an issue in which the Navigation window fails to display the source clip when the Preview window is zoomed.
- Launch screen displays correctly on OS X El Capitan.
- Adds iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPad Pro, and Apple TV HD to the Apple Devices compatibility list.
Compressor 4.2.1
- Fixes an issue that could cause Compressor to unexpectedly quit after migrating a user account to another system.
- Restores the ability to use markers for i-frame placement in H.264 exports.
- Exports interlaced H.264 files.
- Improves audio and video sync of closed captions and subtitles.
Compressor 4.2
New features
- Create an iTunes Store Package for iTunes Store submission.
- Easily add your movie, trailer, closed captions, and subtitles to your iTunes Store Package.
- Preview closed captions and subtitles right in the Viewer.
- Zoom in the Viewer to watch content with true pixel accuracy.
- GPU rendering when using 'Send to Compressor' with support for dual GPUs.
- Hardware-accelerated, multi-pass H.264 encoding on compatible systems.
- Automatic bit-rate calculation to MPEG-4 and H.264 QuickTime movies.
- Display and assign channels to QuickTime audio tracks prior to processing.
- Optional matrix stereo down-mix when processing surround sound for QuickTime output.
- CABAC entropy mode for multi-pass encoding.
Compressor 4.2 also includes the following:
- Jobs submitted via Droplet now appear in the Active and Completed tabs.
- Improved stability when using Apple AES3 Audio format with ProRes 422 HQ.
Compressor 4.1.3
- Compressor 4.1.3 fixes reliability issues when burning a Blu-ray Disc or creating a Blu-ray disk image.
Compressor 4.1.2
- Support for Apple ProRes 4444 XQ
- Status display and improved responsiveness when using 'Send to Compressor' from Final Cut Pro X and Motion.
- Improved performance and color accuracy when encoding H.264 source files from GoPro cameras.
- Fixes issues transcoding alpha channels in image sequences.
This update also includes the following general stability improvements.
Compressor 4.1.1
- Resolves issues with installing Compressor on a computer where Qmaster was previously enabled.
- Improves the reliability of 'Send to Compressor' from Final Cut Pro X.
- Addresses distributed encoding errors when source files are not on the startup volume.
- Fixes errors that could cause a hang when submitting a batch.
- Fixes a stability issue that could occur if multiple Compressor plug-ins are installed.
- Resolves an issue when viewing a plug-in setting without the plug-in installed.
- Includes general stability improvements.
Compressor 4.1
- New interface with a single-window layout and streamlined controls.
- Preset Destinations for common encoding tasks.
- Simplified setup for distributed encoding.
- Hardware-based H.264 encoding in supported Share operations.
- Support for Dolby Digital Plus encoding.
- Share directly to YouTube at 4K resolution.
- Share directly to Chinese video sites Youku and Tudou.
Compressor 4.0.7
- Removes 1 GB file size limit for uploads to Vimeo.
- Fixes a stability issue when playing back certain MPEG-2 files.
- Fixes a stability issue in Qmaster when processing multiple jobs.
Compressor 4.0.6
This update improves overall stability and performance including fixing an issue with uploading clips larger than 1 GB to Vimeo.
Compressor 4.0.5
- Improved cluster setup eliminates the need to have Compressor open on all cluster nodes.
- Ability to use encoding clusters without administrator authentication.
- Addresses an issue related to third-party QuickTime components that could prevent Compressor from opening.
Compressor 4.0.4
Compressor version 4.0.4 improves overall stability and performance including:
- Enhancements to Share Monitor for MacBook Pro (Retina, Mid 2012).
- Resolves a stability issue that could occur when selecting the Publish to YouTube job action from the Inspector.
Compressor 4.0.3
- Ability to run Compressor on a Mac without a monitor.
- Fixes an issue with exporting when logged in as an Open Directory user.
- Improves performance when encoding MP4 and AVI files.
- Adds an export setting for 1080p video on compatible iOS devices.
Compressor 4.0.2
- Markers are set as chapter markers by default.
- Adds Uncompressed 8-bit and 10-bit 4:2:2 to export settings list.
- Improves the speed of transcoding from Uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2 to ProRes.
Compressor 4.0.1
- Updates the bitrates in Cellular settings for HTTP Live Streaming.
- Fixes an issue with accessing QuickTime Export Component settings in Final Cut Pro X.
- Fixes an issue in which This Computer cluster does not appear when OS X is configured in Chinese.
- Resolves stability issues when launching Soundtrack Pro after Compressor 4 is installed.
Back up Compressor
Before updating, you should back up the currently installed version of the Compressor application and any custom settings.
Back up the Compressor Application
To back up the currently installed Compressor application:
- Create a new folder in the Applications folder, and name it after the application (for example, 'Compressor 4.2.2'). To check your version of Compressor, open the application and choose About Compressor from the Compressor menu.
- Select the Compressor application in the Applications folder. Choose File > Compress 'Compressor.' It will take a few minutes to compress.
- Move the resulting 'Compressor.zip' file into the folder you created in step 1.
- Move the folder containing the .zip file to a backup drive.
Back up Compressor settings
To back up Compressor settings, copy any custom settings files from ~/Library/Application Support/Compressor/Settings to a new folder.
by Christine Smith • 2020-10-28 17:37:42 • Proven solutions
'How do I reduce the size of a video on Mac?'
The need for video compression arises with the development of 4K video and HD video technology. Smaller sized videos are easy to manage, share over email, internet, and other means, and create additional storage space for smartphones and computers. On your Mac system, whatever might be the storage, you will frequently face memory issues. For creating more space on your Mac, it's necessary to compress video on Mac using professional tools. The following part of the article discusses the top 10 video compressors for Mac free online and desktop with pros and cons.
Part 1. The easiest way to compress videos on Mac in batch and no quality loss.
There are myriad options available when it comes to video compression tools and one of the best in the list of Wondershare UniConverter (originally Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate). It is a complete video toolbox that performs an array of functions like video conversion, video compression, video transfer, DVD burning, video editing, and video downloading. The program supports over 1000 formats for conversion and also facilitates device-specific format conversion. This video compressor app Mac compresses video by changing its size, bit rate, resolution, and frame rate.
Wondershare UniConverter - The best video compressor for Mac (Catalina included)
- Compress video size automatically or manually by adjusting video parameters for Mac.
- Convert videos in batch on Mac in 1000+ formats, including MP4, MOV, WMV, FLV, AVI, MPG, etc.
- Reduce video size by customizing video resolution, file size, bitrate, quality, format without losing quality.
- Edit, enhance, and personalize your video files before compression.
- Burn video to playable DVD with attractive free DVD templates.
- Versatile toolbox combines video metadata fix, GIF maker, DVD burner, and screen recorder.
- Supported OS: Mac OS 10.15 (Catalina), 10.14, 10.13, 10.12, 10.11, 10.10, 10.9, 10.8, 10.7, 10.6, Windows 10/8/7/XP/Vista.
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Steps to compress videos on Mac in batch and without losing quality:
Step 1 Launch the best video compressor for Mac and add files.
After downloading and installing Wondershare UniConverter on your Mac, open the program. From the Video Compressor tab, click the Document icon to add files. Then, a file explorer window will open from where you need to browse and add desired video files from your Mac. Multiple files can be added here.
Step 2 Settings for batch compression.
If you want to compress all videos by one click, click the Reduce File Size button to choose the size that you need to compress.
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Tips: The step above can change all added files settings for batch compression, if you want to customize the video compression settings separately, click the Setting icon for each video file and you'll get a small window to reduce video size. From where, you can compress the video size by changing file size, video resolution, bitrate, output format, and more others.
Step 3 Compress videos on Mac.
Now you can see the change in video size. If you're satisfied with the output video size, go to the File Location tab, and select the location you want to save the compressed video file on Mac. Finally, hit Start All to start compressing the video on Mac.
If you want to compress a video separately with much easier steps, you can move to How to Compress A Video Within 3 Steps on Mac >> to learn more.
Part 2. Top 4 free video compressors for Mac.
Besides professional software, there are many free video compressors for Mac available as well. These free tools are pocket-friendly and support decent video compression features. Below recommended are some free video compression tools for Mac.
1. Mac Finder
If you are looking for a simple, easy, and straightforward solution to compress your video files, Mac Finder is a good choice. This built-in Mac tool is majorly used for accessing different programs of Mac, but there is a lot more that can be done using this app, including video compression. Using Mac Finder, you can change the bitrate, frame rate, resolution, codec, and the quality to shrink the video size. Mac Finder is a fast video compression method that also allows video customization and other functions. It has to be noted here that Mac finder allows converting and compressing only MOV files.
Steps on how to compress video with Mac finder
Step 1: Open the Mac Finder app on your Mac system. You can either click on the app icon present on the desktop to launch a new window or use the Command tab and then Command-N to open it.
Step 2: Next, you need to locate the video files that you want to compress. Either enter the file name and use the search option or browse through the files in different folders using the tabs present on the left column.
Step 3: Once you have found the desired files, you need to open the menu options by hitting Control + click on the file. From the available options, select Encode selected video file.
Step 4: A new Encode Media window will open to set the output video options. Change the file parameters from the given choices in their drop-down menu. Change the resolution or select from converting to Apple ProRes or audio-only format. Here you also need to choose the destination folder of the file. If you intend to keep the same folder, check the same as the source file box. After you are done with all settings, click Continue to proceed.
Step 5: Finally, click OK to start the file conversion and compression process. Depending on the file size, pixels, quality, audio rate, bitrate, and codec, the speed and rate of the process will vary. Once the compression is complete, you will be notified of the same.
2. Handbrake
Handbrake is another commonly used tool that allows performing an array of functions, including video compression. It is a cross-platform program that works on Mac, Windows, and Linux systems. Handbrake is a free and open-source program that facilitates video compression by either selecting the video presets or changing the file parameters manually.
Steps to compress video Mac handbrake
Step 1: Download, install and launch a video compressor Mac handbrake on your system. Click the Source button on the top-right corner to browse and add the desired video files.
Step 2: Once the file is added to the program interface, click Browse under the Destination tab, select the output file name and the location where you want to save the file. Click Save to confirm.
Step 3: At the Output Settings: option select the format of the output file. Next, select the video codec from the given options. From the Presets Drawer, choose the High Profile preset. Alternatively, you can also open it from the top menu bar by clicking Window> Presets Drawer. Next, select the Frame rate, average bitrate, and other parameters.
Step 4: In order to change the resolution or the frame size of the video, click Picture Settings that will open a new dialog box.
Step 5: Once all settings are done, click the Start the button on the top menu bar that will start the video compression process. Once the process is complete, you will be notified of the same.
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3. QuickTime Player
QuickTime Player is a popularly used app on Mac, and in addition to viewing the videos, the program also supports shrinking them. This free video compression method is simple and easy to use.
Steps to compress video using QuickTime Player
Step 1: Open QuickTime Player of QuickTime Pro app on your Mac system. If it is already not present, you can download and install the same.
Step 2: Open the video that you want to compress on your QuickTime Player. Click the File Menu from the top bar and select the Share option.
Step 3: A new dialog box will open from where select the Email tab. At the Name option, select the desired name of the output file. Under the size: tab, select the desired option from the given options. A summary of the output video on the dialog box will appear showing FPS, compression codec, audio compression type, and others. The estimated post-conversion size of the video will also be shown.
Step 4: Once all settings are done, and you are fine with the same, click Share to start the process. A progress bar will also appear.
Step 5: Once the video is successfully exported in QuickTime Player, Mac Mail will automatically open as an Email option was selected. The converted video will be embedded in the email message body. To extract the video as a usable file, you can either drag and drop it from your email to your desired location on Mac or can choose the file and select Save Attachment to store it on your Mac.
4. iMovie
iMovie is a popularly used video editing tool for Mac and iOS devices. The program also facilitates shrinking your videos quickly and straightforwardly. This app is included for free in all your Mac systems and thus proves to be a free compression tool.
Steps to compress video Mac iMovie
Step 1: Launch the iMovie app on your Mac system. Search for Projects/Library menu and click + button. Next, select the Movie option and then select the desired theme or No Theme option. Give a name to your file.
Step 2: To add the video that you want to compress, click the downward-facing arrow on the upper left-hand corner. Alternatively, you can also hit the Import Media button and then browse and add the desired files.
Step 3: Next, to compress the added video, click the box with the arrow sticking out of it on the top-right –hand side corner and select file from the options. Alternatively, you can also use the menu bar by clicking the File > Share > File option. Now select the settings for the video to shrink the file size, lower the quality and the resolution. Click Next to move ahead.
Step 4: Give the desired file name and choose the location where you want to save the compressed file. Click Save. The added video will be compressed and saved at the mentioned Mac location.
Part 3. 5 online video compressors for Mac.
If you occasionally need to compress videos and do not want to download or install software on your Mac, online tool proves to be a good alternative. The online programs are simple, need no installation, can work from your browser directly, and are mostly free to use. A roundup of top video compressor Mac online is listed below to help you make a choice.
1.Clideo Online Video Compressor
URL: https://clideo.com/compress-video
Clideo Online Video Compressor is an online tool that facilitates video compression by one-click. A maximum of up to 500MB file size can be uploaded to the program interface. In addition to Mac, the converted and compressed file can also be saved on online storage services like Dropbox or Google Drive.
Steps to Compress Video
● Step 1: Launch the website https://clideo.com/compress-video on your Mac. Click Choose file to add videos from your Mac. You can also add the file URL for conversion.
● Step 2: Wait a few moments while the tool is setting up the necessary parameters for the video.
● Step 3: Watch the preview to make sure everything is fine. If it's so, download the video, otherwise, go back to editing.
2. Ezgif
URL: https://ezgif.com/resize-video
This simple to use online video resize is free and facilitates compressing an array of video formats including WebM, MOV, FLV, MP4, and others. You can either add the videos from your Mac or even paste its URL for compression purposes.
Steps to compress video:
● Step 1: Open https://ezgif.com/resize-video on your Mac browser. Click Choose file to browse and add videos from your system. You can also paste the video URL if needed.
● Step 2: Click Upload video! Once the video is successfully uploaded, a new window will open. Select the new width, height, and percentage of the video. Also, select an output format and encoding option from the drop-down menu.
● Step 3: Finally, click the Resize Video button to start the video compression process.
The link for uploading a compressed video will appear on the software interface itself.
3. CompressVideo
URL: https://clideo.com/compress-video
CompressVideo is another commonly used online video compressor for Mac. It allows reducing the file size of AVI, MP4, WMV, MKV, and other file formats while maintaining decent quality. The program helps to shrink file size by reducing its bitrate and scaling its width. The program is quick and features a simple interface. A maximum of 150MB of files can be uploaded to the program.
Steps to compress video:
● Step 1: Open https://clideo.com/compress-video on your Mac browser.
● Step 2: Click Browse to search and add videos from your system.
● Step 3: Select to reduce video width from options on the drop-down menu. Click Compress Video, and the process of file uploading and compression will start.
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4. Clipchamp
Clipchamp is a commonly used online video shrinker Mac that is easy to use and comes with an array of features. The program supports adding videos up to 20GB size for compression. There are many presets available which automatically resizes files for social media, web, and other use. The online converter supports an array of file formats and resolutions, and the program never has access to our videos, thus maintaining your privacy. Batch processing is also supported.
Steps to compress video
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● Step 1: Launch Clipchamp on your Mac system. Import the video from your Mac that you want to resize.
● Step 2: Select the Output settings that lead to file size reduction.
● Step 3: Hit Start to begin the compression process.
Once the file is resized, you can save it or also share it as needed.
5. Videosmaller
URL: http://www.videosmaller.com
VideoSmaller is another free to use video size compressor Mac that allows shrinking different video formats in decent quality output. A maximum of 500MB file size can be uploaded to the interface for video compression. The tool also has an option to use low compression levels and shrinks video by reducing the width.
Steps to compress video:
● Step 1: Runhttp://www.videosmaller.com/ on your Mac browser. Hit Browse to search and import videos to be compressed.
● Step 2: From the drop-down menu, select the file width to resize it. Also, it enables users to use a low compression level if needed. There is also an option to remove the audio from the video.
● Step 3: Click Upload Video. The program will start uploading the video, and the file compression process will begin.
On process completion, the compressed files can be downloaded from the interface.
Part 4. External tips for Mac video compression settings.
Generally, video shrinking or compression means getting rid of the unwanted or unnecessary part of your video to reduce its size. The quality of the original video is considerably affected by reducing its size. So if you are looking for ways to shrink your MP4 video size without affecting its quality, listed below are some useful tips.
● Tip 1: Compressing your videos to smaller-size formats is an excellent way to maintain video quality while reducing its size. Some recommended formats are HEVC H.265, H.264, M4V, and MOV.
● Tip 2: Another way to maintain video quality during compression is to adjust the slide bar of LQ-HQ. You can also opt for Use High-Quality Engine option in the advanced setting area.
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● Tip 3: Compared to the default video, lower the video resolution and its bitrate by 20-50%. A smaller sized video has a lower bit rate.
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