Compress Video for Loom

Loom recordings can be up to 5 GB. Compress to share via email, Slack, or save storage.

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Why Compress Loom Recordings?

Loom is excellent for recording quick videos, but the files can be large — especially longer recordings. A 30-minute Loom recording at 1080p can be 500 MB to 1 GB.

While Loom hosts videos on its own platform, you often need to download and share recordings elsewhere: via email (25 MB limit), in Slack, or for archival storage. VidCrush compresses Loom recordings by 80–90% without visible quality loss.

How It Works

1

Download from Loom

In your Loom dashboard, click the video, then the download button to save the MP4 file.

2

Upload to VidCrush

Drag and drop your downloaded Loom MP4. VidCrush accepts files up to 500 MB.

3

Compress and share

Select your target (Email 25 MB, Slack, or custom size). Download the compressed MP4 and share anywhere.

Common Use Cases

Best Settings for Loom Recordings

Loom recordings are typically screen shares with a webcam bubble — this content compresses extremely well.

Resolution: 1080p output is fine for most screen recordings. 720p for email-size targets.

Target size: 25 MB for email, 50–100 MB for Slack/storage, custom for specific platforms.

Quality: Screen content (text, UI elements) stays sharp even at high compression because it's mostly static between frames.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I download a Loom video?

Open your Loom video, click the three-dot menu or download button in the Loom dashboard. The video downloads as an MP4 file. On some plans, downloads may be restricted — check your Loom plan details.

Can I compress a Loom video without downloading?

No — you need to download the Loom MP4 first, then upload to VidCrush. Loom doesn't offer built-in compression or size targeting for downloads.

How much can Loom recordings be compressed?

Loom recordings (screen shares) compress exceptionally well — typically 80–90% reduction. A 500 MB, 30-minute recording can compress to 50 MB with VidCrush while remaining perfectly watchable.

Will text in my screen recording still be readable after compression?

Yes. VidCrush uses two-pass encoding that allocates more data to complex frames (like when UI changes) and less to static frames. Text and UI elements remain sharp even at high compression ratios.

What if my Loom recording is over 500 MB?

VidCrush accepts files up to 500 MB. For larger Loom recordings, use HandBrake (desktop, no size limit) or trim the recording in Loom before downloading.

Can I send a Loom video via email?

You can share the Loom link (no size concern) or download, compress with VidCrush to under 25 MB, and attach the MP4. The attachment approach works when recipients don't have Loom access.

What format does Loom export?

Loom exports as MP4 with H.264 video and AAC audio. This is the same format VidCrush outputs, so there's no format conversion needed — just size reduction.

Should I compress before or after editing?

Always edit first, compress last. If you trim in Loom's editor, download the trimmed version, then compress with VidCrush. Compressing before editing reduces source quality for the editor.

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