THE BEST FREE VIDEO
COMPRESSOR FOR MAC

I recently tried all these Mac video compressors to find the best one for me. I tested each program by compressing a 1GB family video and recorded the results.

Here's an easy guide for using VideoProc on your Mac:

Step 1. Open VideoProc Convert and click "Video Converter" on the main screen. Then, drag and drop your video files into the program.

Step 2. At the bottom, click on "Toolbox" and choose "Compress" to open the built-in compressor.

Step 3. Double-click on "Compress." You can now reduce the video size by moving the slider or typing in a specific size. A 70% compression ratio is a good balance between smaller file sizes and good quality.

Here's a simple guide for using Clideo on your Mac:

Step 1. Go to the Clideo website and click "Choose file" to upload your video from your Mac or enter a file URL.

Step 2. Wait a moment while the tool sets up your video's settings.

Step 3. Check the preview. If you're happy with it, download the video. If you need changes, adjust the settings, and then download it.

Here's a simple guide for using Wondershare UniConverter on your Mac:

Step 1. First, open the program and go to the "Compressor" tab. Then, use the add files icon to import videos from your Mac.

Step 2. Decide if you want to compress multiple videos together or adjust settings for each one separately by clicking the "Setting" icon.

Step 3. Check the new sizes of your videos. Choose where you want the compressed files to go, then click "Start All" to begin compressing them on your Mac.

Here's a simple guide for using Movavi Video Compressor on your Mac:

Step 1. Start by dragging and dropping your video files into the software window. You can compress multiple files at once for your convenience.

Step 2. Next, choose the output format you want by clicking on the format icon. Movavi Video Compressor supports over 180 formats, including popular ones like MOV, MP4, MKV, and AVI.

Step 3. Once you've picked your format, click the "Convert" button to compress your videos.

Here's a simple guide for using Clipchamp on your Mac:

Step 1. First, bring in the video you want to make smaller from your Mac into Clipchamp.

Step 2. Pick the settings that will shrink the file size, like choosing a smaller resolution or bitrate.

Step 3. Once you've set everything up, hit the "Export" button to start compressing the video.

Step 4. When it's finished, save the resized video wherever you want on your Mac. You can also share it straight from Clipchamp if you like.

Here's a simple guide for using Any Video Converter on Mac:

Step 1. Start by selecting the "Compress Video" tool from the list and then upload your video or videos.

Step 2. Adjust the compression and output settings on the right side of the screen.

Step 3. When you're ready, just click the "Start" button to begin compressing your video.

Here's a quick guide for using VideoSmaller on your Mac:

Step 1. Start by clicking the "Open" button to find the video you want to make smaller. It can be in formats like MP4, MOV, or AVI.

Step 2. Once you've picked your video, hit the "Upload Video" button. Then, just wait while the website compresses it. Make sure not to close your web browser while it's working.

Step 3. When it's done, you'll see a link to download your compressed video. Just click on it, and your smaller video will be saved to your Mac.

Here's a simple guide for using HandBrake on your Mac:

Step 1. Find and click the "Source" button in the top-right corner. This lets you pick the video file you want to make smaller.

Step 2. Go to the "Destination" tab and click "Browse" to choose where your new, compressed video will go on your Mac. Hit "Save" when you're done.

Step 3. Pick the format and video settings you want. Choose "High Profile" from the presets list and tweak things like frame rate if you need to.

Step 4. If you want to change the size or quality of the video, click "Picture Settings" and adjust the options there.

Step 5. When everything looks good, hit the "Start Encode" button at the top to start shrinking your video.

Step 6. Once it's finished, you'll get a message telling you it's done.