Where you need a 10 MB video
Ten megabytes is one of the most common caps on the web. Many corporate email systems limit attachments to around 10 MB, plenty of upload forms and help-desk tools use it, and it was Discord's free limit until Discord raised it to 20 MB in August 2026 — so some bots, webhooks-based tools and community rules still expect 10 MB files. If you need the larger Discord allowance, use the Discord preset instead.
How the 10 MB preset works
The tool measures your video's length, reserves a little space for audio and the MP4 container, and calculates the video bitrate that fits the rest. It aims at 9.3 MB at 720p, leaving a margin because encoders never land exactly on target and because websites count megabytes differently.
Resolution by clip length
- Up to ~30 seconds: 1080p is possible for calm footage.
- 30 seconds to 1.5 minutes: 720p (the default).
- 1.5 to 4 minutes: 480p keeps motion smooth.
- Longer: trim or split the video.
How to compress a video to 10 MB
- Open the video in the tool above — it is read locally, not uploaded.
- Keep the 9.3 MB / 720p preset, or adjust the resolution using the list above.
- Press Compress video and wait for the progress bar to finish.
- Check the output size and download the MP4.
Getting the most out of 10 MB
- Cut dead time. The first and last seconds of most phone clips are not needed; removing them gives the rest more bitrate.
- Prefer 30 fps. 60 fps recordings spend bits on extra frames instead of detail.
- Lower resolution before quality. A clean 480p video beats a blocky 720p one.
- Simple content wins. Talking heads and screen recordings look great at 10 MB; sports and gaming need shorter clips.
Troubleshooting
- Still rejected: set the target to 9 MB or 8.5 MB — some systems count encoded size or overhead.
- Looks blurry: the clip is long for 10 MB. Trim, or choose 480p.
- Need it even smaller: try the 5 MB preset.
Sending by email? The email preset explains Gmail and Outlook limits. Working with Apple files? See compress MOV.