Uncompressed videos destroy website performance. This tool optimizes videos for web embedding — reducing file size 70-90% while ensuring smooth HTML5 playback on all devices and connection speeds.
Background videos, product demos, and hero sections need to load fast. A 100MB video takes 10+ seconds on average connections. Compressing to 5-15MB ensures instant playback.
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How to Compress Video for Website — Optimize Load Speed
- Upload your website video
- Set resolution to 1080p max (720p for background videos)
- Choose medium-high compression for web delivery
- Select MP4 output with H.264 for universal browser support
- Compress and embed using HTML5 video tag
Pro Tips
- Background/hero videos: 720p, no audio, 5-10MB for 15-30 second loops
- Product demos: 1080p, medium quality, aim for 2-5MB per minute
- Add preload=metadata to prevent full video download on page load
- Use poster attribute for a static image while video loads
- Consider serving WebM for Chrome/Firefox and MP4 as fallback
Frequently Asked Questions
What size should website videos be?
Background loops: 5-10MB. Product demos: 2-5MB per minute. Hero videos: under 15MB. Smaller = faster load = better user experience and SEO.
Does video affect website SEO?
Large videos slow page load, hurting Core Web Vitals. Properly compressed and lazy-loaded videos improve engagement without harming performance.
MP4 or WebM for websites?
MP4 (H.264) has universal browser support. WebM (VP9) is 30% smaller but needs MP4 fallback for Safari. Use both with source elements for best results.
Should I host video or use YouTube embed?
Self-hosted gives full design control and no ads. YouTube embed saves bandwidth and provides adaptive streaming. For short clips, self-host compressed. For long content, use YouTube/Vimeo.
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