How do I compress an MP4 to 50 MB?

Drop the MP4 onto the compressor above. The 50 MB target is already set, so just click Compress and download the result.

Will the file be exactly 50 MB?

It aims to land at or just under 50 MB. 50 MB here means 50,000,000 bytes, so it also fits sites that count 1 MB as 1,048,576 bytes.

How much quality will I lose at 50 MB?

50 MB fits several minutes of 720p or 1080p video, which covers most presentations and intros. For a 1-minute clip, 50 MB leaves about 6.7 Mbps for video and audio together (1080p, high quality); a 3-minute clip gets 2.2 Mbps (1080p or 720p).

My MP4 is already smaller than 50 MB. What now?

Then it already fits, and compressing it further would only cost quality. Upload it as it is, or pick a smaller target if you need it smaller still.

What if my MP4 can't get down to 50 MB?

If a video is too long for 50 MB, the quality would drop too far. Trim it to the part you need, or pick a larger size.

What is 50 MB typically needed for?

Common reasons: course and assignment submissions; job applications that accept a video introduction; ad and marketplace platforms with 50 MB limits. Limits vary by site, so check the exact number where you're uploading.

Yes. It's compressed inside your browser and never uploaded.

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Compress MP4 to 50 MB

Shrink an MP4 to 50 MB or less for portals, course platforms and 50 MB upload caps. Free: in your browser on computers; on phones, in our fast cloud and deleted automatically.

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How to compress an MP4 to 50 MB

1
Add your MP4
Drop one or more MP4 files onto the compressor above, paste them, or click to browse.
2
50 MB is preset
The target is already set to 50 MB, and each file is compressed to land at or just under it. You can switch to another size or a percentage to reduce by.
3
Compress
Click Compress. The MP4 is processed in your browser; nothing is uploaded.
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Check and download
Check the new size, then download each file or all of them as a ZIP.

What fits in 50 MB

A 50 MB file has a fixed bit budget, so the longer the clip, the lower the bitrate and resolution it can have.

Clip length	Video + audio bitrate	Realistic quality
1 min	6.7 Mbps	1080p, high quality
3 min	2.2 Mbps	1080p or 720p
5 min	1.3 Mbps	720p
10 min	667 kbps	480p
30 min	222 kbps	240p, low quality

Rough guide for H.264-class video. Static scenes and screen recordings look better than fast action at the same bitrate.

What 50 MB is typically for

Course and assignment submissions
Job applications that accept a video introduction
Ad and marketplace platforms with 50 MB limits

Limits vary by site and change over time; check the exact number where you're uploading.

How MP4 gets smaller

Re-encodes the video at a lower bitrate (and resolution on Strong); audio is re-encoded to AAC.

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