How to Send Large Videos on WhatsApp (2025 Guide)
Struggling with WhatsApp's file size limit? Learn how to compress and send high-quality videos without losing clarity.
The WhatsApp Size Limit Problem
We've all been there. You capture a perfect moment in 4K, go to send it to your family group chat on WhatsApp, and get hit with that annoying error message: "File size too large."
As of 2025, WhatsApp handles video compression aggressively and still maintains strict limits for standard media transfers (often capped around 16MB for seamless auto-download, or 64MB for documents). While they have introduced HD sharing, it often still compresses your video more than you'd like, or fails entirely for long clips.
Why VideoLite is the Best Solution
Instead of trimming your video or sending it as a Google Drive link that no one opens, you can simply compress the file size while keeping the resolution high.
- Privacy: Unlike online converters, VideoLite processes the video on your phone or PC.
- Control: You get a file small enough to send directly.
- Quality: Our H.264 optimization ensures the blockiness (artifacts) is minimized.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Open VideoLite in your browser.
- Drag and drop your large video file.
- Wait for the AI-powered compression to finish (usually seconds).
- Download the result and share it on WhatsApp as a standard video or Document.
Sending as a Document vs. Video
Pro Tip: If you want zero quality loss from WhatsApp's internal compression, send your compressed VideoLite file as a "Document" (attachment icon > Document) instead of a "Gallery" item. This forces WhatsApp to transmit the file exactly as is.