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Video too big to send on WhatsApp

WhatsApp stops the send when the file is over 16 MB. Here are the real limits, then a free compressor that runs on your machine.

WhatsApp limits that actually matter

  • Size: 16 MB
  • Duration: Status clips are short; chats accept longer files if they stay under the size cap.
  • Resolution: 720p is usually enough for chat; 1080p often blows the 16 MB cap.

WhatsApp documents a 16 MB limit for media in chats (consumer).

How to fix it

  1. Check the limit. WhatsApp: 16 MB. WhatsApp documents a 16 MB limit for media in chats (consumer).
  2. Trim first. Cut silence and false starts. A shorter timeline compresses cleaner than crushing a long take.
  3. Compress in the browser. Open the WhatsApp preset, drop the file, pick Strong. Preview before you download.
  4. Send again. Download the MP4 and attach or upload in WhatsApp. If it still fails, drop one more step to 720p.

Open the WhatsApp compress preset — or the general video compressor.

Tips for WhatsApp

  • Trim dead air first — shorter file, same story.
  • Use Strong compression, then check the before/after wipe.
  • If it still fails, export 720p and try again.

Related

Questions

16 MB. WhatsApp documents a 16 MB limit for media in chats (consumer). Status clips are short; chats accept longer files if they stay under the size cap.

No. Eziclip compresses in your browser. The file does not go to our servers for the compress job.

Strong targets chat-sized files; Medium keeps more detail. Use the before/after wipe on the tool page before you send.

Yes — /compress-video/whatsapp applies a default tuned for WhatsApp's cap (16 MB).