How to Send Large Videos on WhatsApp & Email (The Easy Way)

Okay, picture this: You just recorded an amazing video. Maybe it’s your dog doing a backflip, or a concert you just went to. You open WhatsApp, select the video to send to your group chat, and bam—"File size too large."

Frustrating, right?

WhatsApp has a strict limit (usually 16MB for media, or slightly more if sent as a document), and Email providers like Gmail cap you at 25MB. But your iPhone shoots 4K video that eats up 100MB in just a few seconds.

So, what do you do? Delete the video? No way.

You just need to compress it. And honestly, it’s super easy. You don't need to be a tech wizard to do it.

The Secret: Good Compression

Most videos we record are "raw" or high-bitrate. They contain way more data than you need for a phone screen. By converting your video to a clearer, more efficient format (like a properly optimized MP4), you can shrink the file size by like 80% without noticing a huge difference in quality.

Here is how you can do it right now, for free, without downloading any shady apps from the App Store.

Step 1: Open Universal Media Converter

First, just hop onto our Universal Media Converter. You don't need to sign up or install anything. It runs right in your browser.

Step 2: Upload Your Huge Video

Click on the converter tool you need. For WhatsApp, I recommend MP4. Even if your video is already MP4, re-processing it here acts like a "shrink ray."

Drag and drop your file.

Step 3: Let It Do Its Thing

Hit convert. Because we use WebAssembly (fancy tech talk for "it runs on your device"), your video isn't being uploaded to some slow server halfway across the world. It stays on your computer or phone, which makes it way faster and more private.

Step 4: Download and Send!

Once it's done, you'll see your new file.

Check the file size—I bet it's way smaller now. Now you can go back to WhatsApp or Gmail, attach the file, and send it off without any errors.

Quick Tips

• For WhatsApp: Aim for under 16MB if sending as media. If it's still bigger, send it as a "Document" (paperclip icon -> Document) to get up to 100MB allowance!
• For Email: Keep it under 25MB to be safe.
• For Discord: Free users get 8MB (ugh, I know). This tool is a lifesaver for Discord.

Happy sharing!