Why are iPhone videos so big?

Camera defaults can use high bitrates and 60 fps. For sharing, compress to a target MB and consider 30 or 24 fps.

MOV vs MP4 on iPhone?

MOV is common from iPhone; exporting to MP4 (H.264 + AAC) improves compatibility across apps and devices.

Will quality drop after compression?

Some, but two-pass encoding and smart downscaling keep text and faces clear for chat windows and email previews.

Compress iPhone Video (Shrink MOV/HEVC) - Reduce iPhone Video Size to 10MB/25MB/50MB

How many minutes fit in 10 MB?

~10-25s at 720p is realistic; longer clips need 480p/360p or 24-30 fps to stay under 10 MB.

Best codec for Discord?

H.264 for reliability; AV1/HEVC can be smaller but may preview inconsistently on older devices and some clients.

Make iPhone videos smaller without the hassle

iPhone footage often arrives as MOV (sometimes HEVC/H.265). For universal sharing, we export to MP4 (H.264 + AAC), choose a bitrate that fits your target size, and gently downscale or cap frame rate when clips are long.

Recommended presets

10MB: For Discord and tight DMs; best for short clips and screen recordings.
25MB: For email attachments (Gmail/Outlook).
50MB: For WhatsApp/cloud links and quick uploads.

Need turn-key presets? Dive into the 25MB, 50MB, or 100MB workflows depending on your limit.

Sending tutorials to Discord? Pair with the Discord guide for server-specific rules.

Working with MKV/WebM exports? Convert cleanly using the MKV or WebM guides.

Want to nail the bitrate before shooting? Calculate it in the bitrate calculator and lock it into your preset.

Quick capture tips

Frame rate: Recording at 30 fps (instead of 60) makes compression easier.
Resolution: 720p/480p still looks good in chat windows; don't fear downscaling.
Audio: 96 kbps AAC usually sounds fine-save bits for video detail.

Bitrate calculator for iPhone clips

Enter duration to see a recommended video bitrate for a 10/25/50MB target.