Set the output
Use 10 MB for strict forms, 20 MB for broad email compatibility, 25 MB for Gmail, and 50 or 100 MB only where the receiver explicitly allows it.
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VIDEO FOR EMAIL
Compress a video for email under 25 MB.
Personal Gmail accounts accept up to 25 MB in attachments; other providers and combined attachments can require a lower target.
Keep the original videoProcess a selected local file and create a separate verified result.
Quick answer
Quick answer
Use 20 MB as a conservative cross-provider target or slightly below 25 MB for one personal Gmail attachment. The final result is measured, not guaranteed.
How to do it
- 01
Choose the local video
Select the video from your computer. The extension reads only the file you choose.
- 02
Set the output
Choose the size, quality and resolution that matches the destination.
- 03
Compare and save
Preview the result, compare its measured size and save the new copy only after it passes verification.
Compress a video for email under 25 MB.
A fixed file-size budget is divided across the clip duration, video bitrate, audio and container overhead. Longer clips need more aggressive settings.
Processing runs locally in Chrome. Video bytes, frames, thumbnails, filenames and paths are not uploaded for conversion.
Quick answer
Compare and save
Preview the result, compare its measured size and save the new copy only after it passes verification.
Limitations
- Gmail may replace files above its limit with a Google Drive link, and Workspace administrators can set different limits.
- Input decoding and output encoding depend on the source codec, Chrome version and device capabilities.
- The result can be larger or smaller depending on duration, motion, audio, resolution and codec efficiency.
Frequently asked questions
Should I target exactly 25 MB?
A slightly lower value leaves room for encoder and container variation.
Is the video uploaded?
No. The selected video is processed locally in Chrome.
Is the original changed?
No. The extension creates a separate output and leaves the original untouched.
Related guides
Prepare a smaller email attachment.
Choose the limit first, then review the actual output before attaching it.