Compress video for Facebook.
Reels, Stories & Feed โ€” up to 4GB.

Optimize your videos with H.264 codec, AAC audio, and 1080p resolution for maximum quality and engagement on Facebook. Free, no signup, no watermark.

Discord 10MB
Telegram 2GB
WhatsApp 16MB
Email 25MB
Instagram 4GB
TikTok 287MB
YouTube
Facebook 4GB
Twitter/X 512MB
LinkedIn 5GB
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Target: 4GB for Facebook

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Three steps. Facebook ready.

01

Upload your video

Select your video file from your device. We support MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM, WMV and more. No account needed.

02

Facebook-optimized compression

SquishVideo automatically optimizes your video with H.264 codec, AAC audio, and 1080p resolution for maximum Facebook compatibility and quality.

03

Download and upload to Facebook

Download your compressed video and upload directly to Facebook Reels, Stories, or Feed. Your video will process faster and maintain superior quality.

Complete Guide to Facebook Video Compression

Facebook has become one of the most important video platforms globally. The maximum file size for any Facebook video is 4GB, which applies to Reels, Stories, Feed videos, and video ads. The recommended codec is H.264 (AVC) with AAC at 128 kbps audio. Video resolution should ideally be 1080p (1920ร—1080) at 30 frames per second.

Facebook Reels vs Stories vs Feed Videos

Facebook Reels can be up to 90 seconds long with a 9:16 vertical aspect ratio. They are Facebook's direct competitor to TikTok and Instagram Reels. Facebook Stories are limited to 60 seconds and also use 9:16 vertical format. Facebook Feed videos can be up to 4 hours of content and support 16:9 landscape or 1:1 square aspect ratios.

Why Pre-Compression Is Critical for Facebook

Facebook heavily re-compresses your video regardless of its initial quality. By pre-compressing to Facebook's recommended specifications, you ensure that the original compression is done optimally, reduce the amount of additional processing Facebook must perform (minimizing quality loss from cascading compression), reduce upload time, and ensure your content meets all technical requirements.

Optimal Video Settings for Facebook

Facebook's Algorithm and Video Performance

Video completion rate is one of the strongest signals Facebook's algorithm uses. If users are exiting your videos early due to quality issues, the algorithm learns not to show your content to as many people. By ensuring your videos are properly compressed, you maintain quality standards that encourage users to watch through to the end, which improves algorithmic performance.

Privacy and Security

Your videos are processed on our servers using encrypted HTTPS connections and automatically deleted within 1 hour after compression. We never view, share, or store your content.

Other platforms we support

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Facebook Video Compression FAQ

What is the maximum video size for Facebook?
Facebook has a 4GB maximum file size limit for all video types โ€” Reels, Stories, and Feed videos. Even with this generous limit, pre-compression ensures faster uploads and better quality after Facebook's re-encoding.
What video format does Facebook recommend?
Facebook recommends H.264 video codec with AAC audio at 1080p resolution and 30fps in an MP4 container. SquishVideo automatically applies these settings when you select Facebook.
What are the best aspect ratios for Facebook videos?
16:9 for landscape feed videos, 9:16 for Reels and Stories (vertical content), and 1:1 for square videos. Square videos often perform best in the feed as they occupy more screen space on mobile.
How long can Facebook Reels be?
Facebook Reels can be up to 90 seconds long. Stories are limited to 60 seconds. Feed videos can be up to 4 hours. Shorter Reels tend to perform better algorithmically.
Why should I compress videos before uploading to Facebook?
Facebook re-compresses all videos on upload, which can degrade quality. Pre-compressing with SquishVideo gives Facebook's encoder better source material, resulting in higher quality for viewers and faster uploads.

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