How to use the Change Video Bitrate
- Choose the video.
- Pick the video bitrate and audio bitrate.
- Click Change bitrate.
- Download the result.
Bitrate guide (H.264)
- 720p: 1,500–4,000 kbps.
- 1080p: 4,000–8,000 kbps.
- 4K: 12,000 kbps or more.
Good to know
The video is encoded with H.264 at your chosen average bitrate, with a maximum rate of 1.5× and a buffer of 2× to keep quality steady through complex scenes.
Supported files
MP4, MOV, MKV, WEBM, AVI, WMV, FLV, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, MPEG, MPG, TS, MTS, M2TS, VOB, OGV, MXF, ASF, DIVX, F4V, SWF, DV, MOD, TOD, WTV, RM and RMVB video, with H.264, HEVC, VP8, VP9, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, WMV, Theora and other codecs. AV1 videos cannot be read in the browser yet. Files up to 1 GB each.
Frequently asked questions
Should I use this or the compressor?
Use the Video Compressor if you just want a smaller file. Use this tool when a platform or device asks for a specific bitrate.
How much does the Change Video Bitrate cost?
Nothing. It is free with no registration, no watermark and no limit on how many files you convert.
Are my files safe?
Yes. Files are converted locally in your browser and are never uploaded. When you close the page, nothing is left behind.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes, in Safari, Chrome and other modern mobile browsers. Short files work best on phones; for long or high-resolution videos a computer is faster.