


NOTE: The next steps may be slightly different depending on which version of iMovie you have.

Click "Get Info", and a window will pop up with a bunch of different information about your file.

Begin by right-clicking the icon of your video.This should take your video file and make it about one half its original size or smaller depending on what options you choose. If you have a Mac computer, here is a quick, free, and easy way to compress a video file with iMovie, which should come installed on your Mac computer (Laptop or Desktop).Depending on the size of your file, it may take several minutes to save. Click file > save movie > save for computer.Ensure you've left yourself enough time before your video is due for submission and that you have other things to do while the video uploads. Then you will have a new video file at the “ Destination” you specified.Ĭompressing with Windows Movie Maker (PC Only - not available some newer versions of Windows)Ĭompressing large video files takes several minutes. HandBrake will report its progress while it’s working and alert you when it’s finished.Select the “ Start” button on the toolbar to make your new video.Otherwise, you won’t be able to find your new video. Please take special care to note your destination.You can select the “ Browse…” button to choose a different location and name, or type it directly in the box. The “ Destination” is where your new video will go.“Presets” can affect compatibility (whether your video will work with your devices and software) and encoding time.The default “ Fast 1080p30” preset is often a good choice because it’s fast and compatible with most devices.HandBrake provides a number of settings “ Presets” to make your new video work well with your playback devices and software.Blu-ray and DVD “ Sources” often have multiple “ Titles”. Use HandBrake’s “ Title” control to select which video clip you want to use. Some “ Sources” may contain more than one video clip, or a collection of “ Titles”.You may also drag your “ Source” video onto HandBrake’s main window. Select the “ Open Source” button on the toolbar to browse your files for a video to open.HandBrake calls the video you already have the “ Source”.Depending on your system settings, a single click may suffice. Launch HandBrake by quickly clicking twice (double-clicking) on the cocktail & pineapple icon.Click the link above to install and compress files using HandBrake, which does not require any paid membership.
