Is this free?
Completely. There are no paid tiers, no cap on how many files you run, and no watermarks. Your own computer does the work, so there is nothing for us to charge for.
Is it safe? What happens to my video?
The video is processed inside the tab and is never sent anywhere. We physically cannot receive it: the server only holds HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Close the tab and nothing is left behind.
Is my video really not uploaded?
Really. It is easy to check: open developer tools, go to the Network tab and run a job. No request carries the file. You can even go offline after the page loads and processing still works.
Does it work on iPhone and on a MacBook?
Yes. On a MacBook it works in Safari, Chrome and Edge, HEVC from the camera included. On iPhone it needs Safari 17 or newer, and the tab has to stay in the foreground, because iOS stops the work in the background. Trim long clips first on a phone.
Which browsers are supported?
Chrome, Edge and other Chromium browsers from version 94, Safari 17 and newer, and Firefox with limits. WebCodecs is what matters; without it the ffmpeg.wasm fallback kicks in, which is slower.
Why does HEVC not work in Firefox?
Firefox does not decode HEVC through WebCodecs. That is a browser limitation, not a site one, and iPhone footage is often HEVC. Open the file in Chrome, Edge or Safari, or convert it to H.264.
Why is my portrait video sideways?
MP4 stores rotation as a separate flag and plenty of software ignores it. We read that flag and rotate the actual picture while encoding, so the result opens the right way up everywhere, old players included.
What is the maximum file size?
There is no hard limit, only your device's memory. On a desktop, files up to a couple of gigabytes are comfortable; on a phone, stay within a few hundred megabytes. If memory looks tight, we warn you before the job starts.
Why is the output so long?
Slowing down 8 times turns 10 seconds into 80, and 16 times gives you over two minutes. There are that many more frames, so processing time and file size grow with it. If that is more than you need, trim the source first.
Can I do the same thing without a browser?
You can. The "Without a browser" page has ready ffmpeg commands for macOS, Windows and Linux: the same three modes, plus variable frame rate, HDR and rotation. For batches that is the better route.