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Owenned
Tin Contributor
Aug 20, 2026

How to compress 1GB video to 10MB without losing too much quality?

Hi everyone, I have a video file that's about 1GB and I need to get it down to roughly 10MB for an upload limit. I know that's a massive compression ratio, so I'm expecting some quality loss, but I ...
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DanielRobertson
Bronze Contributor
Aug 20, 2026

VirtualDub2 is an open-source video editor that supports x265 encoding, making it an effective tool for users trying to figure out how to compress video under 10 MB. Its lightweight architecture and powerful HEVC compression algorithm allow you to significantly reduce file size while maintaining acceptable video quality.

Steps:

Download the software from the official website → Open the video file → Go to Video → Compression → Select x265vfw - H.265/HEVC → Click Configure → Set Rate Control to Target Bitrate and set the bitrate to 1000 kbps → Go to Audio → Select AAC → Click File → Save → Enter a filename. It is precisely this precise bitrate control that shows you how to compress video under 10 MB efficiently.

Key Points:

  • Lightweight, fast, and offers fine-grained bitrate control to meet strict file size limits
  • The interface is somewhat outdated and not as user-friendly as other modern alternatives

For users who need to meet specific file size requirements for email or messaging platforms, software paired with x265 provides a reliable and practical compression solution.