By Videos can take up a lot of storage on your Android device, especially if you shoot in high quality. To save space and make videos easier to share, you may want to learn how to compress them on your Android phone.
In this article we look at different ways to compress videos on Android, whether you use the built-in video editor or a third-party app.
Method 1: Using the Built-in Video Editor
Most Android devices come with a built-in video editor for basic edits. You can also use it to compress your videos. Here is how:
- Open the built-in video editor on your Android device.
- Select the video you want to compress.
- Tap “Export” or “Share”.
- Choose a compression option.
- Most built-in editors offer several options, such as “Small”, “Medium” and “Large”. Pick the one that suits you best.
- Tap “Export” or “Share”. The video is compressed and saved to your device.
Keep in mind that compression can lower the video quality, and how much depends on the option you choose.
Method 2: Using a Third-Party Video Compression App
The Google Play Store has many third-party video compression apps that give you more control over the process. Popular ones include Video Compress, Video Slimmer and Video Compressor.
To compress a video with a third-party app, follow these steps:
- Install a video compression app on your Android device.
- Open the app.
- Select the video you want to compress.
- Adjust the compression settings, such as quality and size.
- Tap “Compress”. The video is compressed and saved to your device.
Method 3: Using a Video Sharing Platform
If you want to share a video but the file is too big, you can also use a video sharing platform to compress it. Most platforms, such as YouTube and Vimeo, have built-in compression that automatically reduces the file size when you upload.
- Create an account on a video sharing platform such as YouTube or Vimeo.
- Upload the video you want to compress.
- Wait for the video to finish processing.
- The platform compresses the video automatically and makes it available to watch.
Note that compression can lower the video quality, depending on the settings the platform uses.
In short, compressing videos on Android is easy, whether you use the built-in editor, a third-party app or a video sharing platform. Compressing your videos saves storage and makes them easier to share. Choose the method that suits you and start compressing your videos today!
