Compress video for Telegram
Telegram accepts files up to 2 GB on a free account, and most videos already fit. To compress a video for Telegram, type a smaller target such as 50 MB when you want a faster upload or less mobile data.
Drop a video here
or
MP4, MOV, M4V, WEBM, MKV, AVI
Up to 2 GB on a computer and 1 GB on a phone, because your device does the work. You can also paste a file.
Stays on your device
Your file is never uploaded
2 GB target
From Telegram's own help page
MP4 out
H.264 video, AAC sound
How it works
- To send big video on Telegram, choose the clip. Most clips are already under the 2 GB limit, so the default target is set there.
- Type a smaller target, such as 50 MB, if you want a quicker upload or less mobile data.
- The tool sets the bitrate from the target and the clip length, with a small margin.
- If the picture would look blocky at that bitrate, the resolution comes down first.
- The finished file is compared with the target. Download the MP4 and send it in Telegram.
Facts
- Telegram: any file, free account
- 2 GB. Checked 2026-11-12 Source
- Telegram: any file, Telegram Premium
- 4 GB. Checked 2026-11-12 Source
- Target on this page
- 2 GB by default. Type a smaller size, such as 50 MB, for faster uploads
- Output format
- MP4 with H.264 video and AAC sound
- Where it runs
- In your browser, on your device. Nothing is uploaded
- Max file size
- 2 GB on a computer, 1 GB on a phone
- Browsers
- Chrome and Edge 94 or later, Safari 16.4 or later, Firefox 130 or later on a computer
Questions
What is the file size limit on Telegram?
A free account can send any file up to 2 GB. Telegram Premium raises that limit to 4 GB.
Do I need to compress videos for Telegram?
Usually not just to meet the limit, because most videos are already under 2 GB. Compressing is worth it when you want a faster upload or less mobile data.
What size should I type for Telegram?
A target such as 50 MB suits a short clip you want to send quickly. A smaller target lowers picture quality, so use the largest size that still feels fast for you.
Is my video uploaded to a server?
No. Your browser does the compression. The MP4 is only sent when you upload it to Telegram yourself.