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How to compress videos

In this guide, you’ll learn how to compress videos with Aimersoft Video Suite for Mac or Windows PC. This media editing software can reduce the video file size by adjusting the percentage or other settings like the bitrate or resolution.

Part 1. How to compress video on Windows

Step 1 Launch the video compressor.
Install Aimersoft Video Suite on Windows and then tap the Compressor tool on the home window. The Compressor tool will pop up immediately.

Launch the video compressor

Step 2 Upload the video to compress.

Now click Add Files on the window’s center to open File Explorer and upload the video you want to compress. Alternatively, just drag-n-drop the video clip on the workspace.

Upload your video

Step 3 Set the compression percentage.

After uploading your video files, open the File Size menu and then compress the videos by 90% up to 30%. Remember, the lower the percentage, the higher the compression rate.

Set the compressing percentage

Another way to compress a video is to change the settings of each video, although this might be time-consuming. In this case, click the Settings icon and drag the percentage icon to reduce the file size as depicted on the graph. Alternatively, open the Resolution menu and choose lower video quality. You can also adjust the Bitrate and Format before clicking Preview to crosscheck the video. Press Ok to proceed.

Set the percentage

Step 4 Compress the video.

Start by choosing a folder path for the compressed video in the File Location field. Then, press Compress to begin compressing the video on Aimersoft Video Suite. Finally, click Finished to see the compressed video.

compress your video

Part 2. How to compress video on Mac

Step 1 Run Aimersoft Video Suite on Mac.
Install and run Aimersoft Video Suite on Mac and then press the Compressor tab on the home screen. The Compressor window will launch immediately.

Run Aimersoft Video Suite on Mac

Step 2 Upload a video to compress on Mac.

Locate your video on Finder and then drag and drop it on the Compressor window. Alternatively, click Add Files at the center of the window to open your local video files or folder.

Upload your video to mac

Step 3 Set the compression percentage and settings.

Aimersoft Video Suite allows you to compress videos by reducing the original file size by 30% up to 90%. However, remember that a higher percentage means a lower compression rate.

Set the compression percentage and settings

Another way is to click the Settings and then choose a video quality on theResolution menu. On this window, you can also adjust the Bitrate and Format. Also, you can drag the percentage playhead to reduce or increase the file size. Lastly, press Preview to crosscheck the video before clicking Ok to save your changes.

Set the percentage on mac

Step 4 Compress the video on Mac.

Press File Location to choose a destination folder for the compressed video, then tap Compress. Now, wait for the software to finish compressing the video before clicking the Finished tab to view your new video. That’s it!.

compress your video on Mac

Part 3. How to compress videos in batch

Step 1 Launch the video compressor.
Install Aimersoft Video Suite on Mac/Win and then tap the Compressor tool on the home window. The Compressor tool will pop up immediately.

Run Aimersoft Video Suite on Mac

Step 2 Upload your video clips.

Tap Add Files menu and then choose Add Files or Add Folder to upload multiple videos or a whole folder. Either way, the video upload speed is instant.

Upload your video clips

Step 3 Choose the compressing percentage.

After uploading your videos, it’s time to choose the compression rate. To do that, tap the File Size drop-down arrow and then select to compress by 90% up to 30%. The lower the percentage, the higher the compression rate for your videos.

Set the compression percentage of video clips

Step 4 Compress the videos.

After choosing a compression rate, tap the File Location menu and select a folder path. Lastly, press Start All to start compressing the videos. Click the Finished tab to view the compressed videos. That’s it!

Compress the videos