How to Compress a Video for Email Attachments (2025)

Easily compress a video for email attachment limits on Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, and more. Works for any device.

Step 1: Shorten or Trim

  • Use your device's built-in editor (Photos app, Windows Photos).
  • Remove non-essential parts of the video.

Step 2: Lower the Quality


Step 3: Zip the File

  • On Windows/Mac: Right-click the video > "Compress" or "Send to Zip".
  • Attach the .zip to your email, if it fits the size limit.

Step 4: Use a Transfer Service

If your video is still too large, send a download link using:


Tip: Always secure sensitive videos with a password!