YouTube Video Compressor - Fast Uploads
Optimize your videos for YouTube with compression up to 500 MB for faster uploads without quality loss.
YouTube Video Limits
Maximum file size:256 GB or 12 hours
Recommended size:< 500 MB for fast upload
Supported formats:MP4, MOV, AVI, WMV, FLV, MKV
Recommended codec:H.264, H.265 (HEVC)
Maximum resolution:8K (7680x4320)
Popular resolutions:1080p, 1440p, 4K
Audio codec:AAC-LC
Audio bitrate:384 kbps
Framerate:24, 25, 30, 60 fps
YouTube Technical Specifications
YouTube accepts many formats but recommends MP4 with H.264 for optimal compatibility. For 1080p: bitrate 8 Mbps (30fps) or 12 Mbps (60fps). For 4K: 35-45 Mbps (30fps) or 53-68 Mbps (60fps). Aspect ratio: 16:9 ideal.
How to Upload Videos to YouTube
- 1Compress your video to speed up upload (optional)
- 2Log in to YouTube Studio
- 3Click 'Create' then 'Upload videos'
- 4Select your compressed video
- 5Add title, description, and thumbnail
- 6Add tags and category
- 7Choose visibility (Public, Unlisted, Private)
- 8Click 'Publish'
Tips for YouTube
- ✓1080p 30fps: perfect quality/size balance for most content
- ✓60fps recommended for gaming and sports
- ✓Custom thumbnail increases clicks by 154%
- ✓First 15 seconds crucial for retention
- ✓Add chapters (timestamps) to improve engagement
- ✓Upload in maximum quality - YouTube optimizes automatically