Compress a video for Telegram
Telegram allows very large files (up to 2 GB on free accounts at the time of writing), so the limit is rarely the problem — the time it takes you to upload and your contacts to download is. Compressing a phone video to 50 MB with faststart enabled makes it start playing quickly in the chat, even on slower connections.
Last updated September 2026
Compress for Telegram (50 MB) →How to do it
- Open the compressor with a 50 MB target.
- Load your video and trim anything you don't need.
- Keep 1080p for short clips; use 720p if the video runs several minutes.
- Compress and download the MP4.
- Send it in Telegram. Sending as a video (not a file) gives an inline player.
Tips
- The output uses +faststart, so Telegram can stream it before the whole file downloads.
- Telegram may compress when you send as video; send as a file to deliver it untouched.
- Channels with many viewers benefit most — smaller files mean less data for every subscriber.
FAQ
What is Telegram's file size limit?
At the time of writing, free accounts can send files up to 2 GB and Premium accounts up to 4 GB.
Should I send as a video or a file?
As a video you get an inline player but Telegram may recompress it. As a file, it arrives exactly as compressed here.
Is this free?
Yes — no account, no watermark, no limit on how many videos you compress.