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Aaravov
Jun 09, 2026Iron Contributor
How can I reduce video size for mp4 file on my pc?
Need help! I have dozens of MP4 videos on my Windows PC that is taking up a lot of storage space, and I would like to reduce its file size. The video plays fine, but it is too large to easily upload,...
BaylorHuck
Jun 09, 2026Iron Contributor
To reduce a video such as mp4 file size, you can trim or remove unnecessary parts from the videos.
Trimming a video is a simple way to reduce video size because it removes parts that are not needed, such as long intros, blank sections, pauses, mistakes, or extra footage at the end. Instead of lowering the whole video quality, this method reduces the length of the video, so the final file becomes smaller while the remaining part can keep its original clarity.
- Open the video in a video editor such as Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Find the parts of the video that are not needed.
- Use the trim, cut, or split tool to remove unwanted sections.
- Keep only the important part of the video.
- Export the edited video as MP4 for better compatibility.
- Choose a lower bitrate or compression preset if the file is still too large.
- Save the new video and compare the file size with the original.
Trimming is useful when a video is too long or contains unnecessary parts. It does not require advanced settings and can reduce file size quickly without making the useful content look worse.