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LimitFix

Compress a video for WhatsApp

WhatsApp won't send a video over 16 MB in a chat, and squashes the ones it does send. LimitFix fits your video under the limit at a resolution WhatsApp won't need to touch.

Where are you sending it?

Compressed on your device. Your video isn't uploaded.

WhatsApp's video limit

Videos sent from the gallery or camera button are limited to 16 MB and WhatsApp re-compresses them to around 720p. Sending the file as a Document skips that limit (up to 2 GB) but recipients then have to download it before watching. We make the video fit the 16 MB chat limit at 720p, so WhatsApp has little left to squeeze.

Why compressing first looks better

When you send a large video, WhatsApp shrinks it with fast, aggressive settings. Compressing it first with LimitFix lets us use better settings and hand WhatsApp a file that's already the right size and resolution.

We cap the picture at 720p and aim for 15 MB, which is what WhatsApp would scale it to anyway.

On your phone

Tap the upload area to pick a video straight from your camera roll. When it's done, use Share to send it to WhatsApp directly — no need to save it first.

WhatsApp limits and our targets

WhatsAppPlatform limitLimitFix aims for
Video in chat16 MB15 MB

Limits last checked October 4, 2026. Platforms change them; we keep this up to date.

How much video fits in 15 MB

Approximate maximum length at each quality, including audio. Simple scenes compress better; fast action needs more room.

QualityLongest video
1080p, crisp24 s
720p, sharp49 s
480p, good on phones1 min 57 s
360p, watchable4 min 11 s

Questions people ask

What's the maximum video size on WhatsApp?

16 MB for videos sent in a chat from the gallery or camera. As a Document you can send up to 2 GB, but recipients have to download it before they can watch.

How long a video can I send on WhatsApp?

Roughly 24 s at 1080p, 49 s at 720p, 1 min 57 s at 480p or 4 min 11 s at 360p. Simple scenes (talking, screen recordings) can run longer; fast action needs more room.

Does this work on iPhone?

Yes. LimitFix runs in Safari on iPhone and iPad as well as Chrome on Android. Long 4K videos are faster on a computer.

Is my video uploaded anywhere?

No. LimitFix compresses the video inside your browser, on your own device, so the file isn't uploaded to us or anyone else. The only exception is the optional cloud processing for Pro users, which you have to choose explicitly; those files are deleted automatically after processing.