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Compress video to 500MB

500MB lets you keep full-fidelity HD or 4K detail for long-form trainings, webinars, and product demos while staying within upload gates. FitToMB targets the bitrate automatically so you export once and share everywhere.

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Keep cinematic quality under 500MB

500MB is perfect when stakeholders expect polished HD or 4K results-think onboarding series, investor updates, and high-impact training modules. FitToMB calculates the bitrate, reserves space for captions, and keeps you under the cap without hand-tuning. Need codec advice? Pair this with the MP4 guide and the bitrate primer.

Want even smaller files? Enable HEVC or AV1 in advanced settings. The AV1 compression guide explains when next-gen codecs shine for long-form content.

Steps to compress a video to 500MB

  1. Upload your master. MP4, MOV, MKV, and WebM all work from desktop or mobile.
  2. Select the 500MB preset. Lock the size at 500MB or enter any precise target your portal requires.
  3. Dial in codec and resolution. Keep 1080p/4K in H.264 for compatibility or enable HEVC/AV1 to maximize quality per megabyte.
  4. Compress & download. We run two-pass encoding so your final MP4 lands just under 500MB.

Planning an all-day workshop? Use the Video Bitrate Calculator to map duration to bitrate before you record-500MB stretches surprisingly far with two-pass encoding.

Need a smaller deliverable? Jump to the 100MB workflow for stricter portals.
Need HD without the bulk? Try the 75MB preset for knowledge bases and client portals.
Sharing via email? The 25MB exact-size page keeps attachments safe.
Need bitrate math? Open the bitrate calculator to plan before exporting.

How long can a 500MB video run?

Use these guardrails to balance duration and fidelity without bursting the 500MB cap.

Clip length Suggested resolution Target video bitrate Quality notes
< 10 minutes 1080p @ 30 fps ~12,000 kbps Looks pristine for keynote segments and launch videos.
10-20 minutes 1080p @ 24 fps ~8,500 kbps Dropping frame rate preserves cinematic motion without bloat.
20-30 minutes 720p @ 30 fps ~6,000 kbps Ideal for onboarding courses and product training.
> 30 minutes 720p @ 24 fps ~4,500 kbps Consider splitting chapters or enabling HEVC/AV1 for extra room.

FAQ

Why would I target 500MB?

Some LMS, internal portals, and investor data rooms allow 500MB uploads for HD or 4K assets. Using a precise preset avoids slow re-exports.

Can I keep 4K resolution?

Yes-shorter clips can stay 4K in H.264. For lengthy content, enable HEVC/AV1 or cap at 1080p to maintain crisp detail.

How exact is the 500MB result?

FitToMB reverse-engineers the bitrate for 500MB and verifies the output with a second pass so you land just under the limit.

Can I set another size later?

Absolutely-switch to presets like 250MB or 750MB or type any custom value and the bitrate recalculates instantly.