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Complete Guide to Video Compression

PhoneCleanKit TeamDecember 28, 20256 min read
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Complete Guide to Video Compression

Videos are often the biggest storage hogs on your iPhone. A single 4K video can easily take up several gigabytes. PhoneCleanKit's Video Compression feature helps you reclaim that space.

Understanding Video Compression

Video compression reduces file size by:

  • Optimizing the video codec
  • Adjusting the bitrate
  • Reducing resolution when beneficial
  • Removing redundant data
  • How PhoneCleanKit Compresses Videos

    Our intelligent compression algorithm analyzes each video and determines the optimal settings to reduce size while maintaining visual quality.

    Quality Levels

  • High Quality: Up to 50% reduction, virtually no visible difference
  • Balanced: Up to 70% reduction, minor quality trade-off
  • Maximum Compression: Up to 80% reduction, noticeable on large screens
  • What Gets Preserved

  • Audio quality
  • Video duration
  • Metadata and creation date
  • HDR information (when possible)
  • Step-by-Step Guide

  • Open PhoneCleanKit and go to the Compress tab
  • Select the videos you want to compress
  • Choose your quality level
  • Preview the compression results
  • Confirm and save the compressed videos
  • Best Practices

  • Preview first: Always preview compressed videos before saving
  • Keep originals temporarily: The original goes to Recently Deleted
  • Start with largest videos: These offer the biggest space savings
  • Consider the viewing context: Videos watched only on phone can be compressed more
  • Storage Savings Examples

    Original SizeAfter CompressionSavings
    1 GB (4K 2min)250 MB750 MB
    500 MB (1080p 5min)150 MB350 MB
    2 GB (4K 4min)500 MB1.5 GB

    Start compressing your videos today and free up gigabytes of storage!

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