How to Compress Video for Email (Gmail/Outlook)
Attach videos directly to your emails without using Google Drive links. Professional and fast.
The 25MB Attachments Limit
Email feels archaic when it comes to file transfers. Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo all generally cap standard attachments at 25MB.
Why Not Use Drive Links?
Sending a Google Drive or WeTransfer link adds friction. Your recipient has to click, sometimes request access, wait for a download, and then view. Attaching the file directly allows them to preview it instantly within the email client.
Zipping vs. Compressing
Many people try to "Zip" a video file. This rarely works well for video because video formats (like MP4) are already compressed data. Zipping might save 1-2%. VideoLite's re-encoding, however, can save 50-90%.
The Process
Take your 100MB corporate update or demo video, drag it into VideoLite, and watch it shrink to ~15-20MB. Now you can attach it directly to your cold email or client update, increasing the chance they actually watch it.