Reduce a video to under 25 MB
25 MB is Gmail's attachment limit and a common upper limit for email in general. At 25 MB you have about 3.3 Mbps for a one-minute video — comfortably enough for sharp 1080p talking-head footage, or several minutes at 720p.
Last updated September 2026
Compress to 25 MB →How to do it
- Open the compressor with the 25 MB Email preset.
- Load your video.
- Trim if needed.
- Keep 1080p for clips under ~1 minute; choose 720p for 2–5 minutes.
- Compress and download the MP4.
Tips
- Approximate video bitrate at 25 MB: 1 min ≈ 3.2 Mbps, 3 min ≈ 1 Mbps, 5 min ≈ 0.6 Mbps.
- For email, a little under 25 MB is safer because of attachment encoding overhead.
- Long lectures or meetings: 480p keeps them under 25 MB for longer runtimes.
FAQ
How long a video fits in 25 MB?
About 1–2 minutes at good 1080p, or around 3–5 minutes at 720p, depending on motion.
Can I email a 25 MB video with Gmail?
Aim slightly lower (20–24 MB) because the limit applies to the encoded email, which is larger than the file.
Does it add a watermark?
No.