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Free Audio Compressor

Shrink audio or video to an email-friendly size. Pick a preset and VidTools handles the rest, keeping your MP3, WAV, or M4A clear. Runs in your browser.

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Why compress audio with VidTools?

One-click presets

Pick a target like 'email size' and we choose sensible settings for you.

Stays clear

We reduce size while keeping speech and music easy to listen to.

No upload

Compression runs in your browser, so your file stays on your device.

Free & unlimited

Compress as many files as you want with no account and no watermark.

How it works

How to compress an audio file

Drop, pick a preset, download.

  1. 01

    Drop your file

    Add an MP3, WAV, or M4A file, or click to browse. It stays on your device.

  2. 02

    Pick a preset

    Choose how small you need it — email size, or a balance of size and quality.

  3. 03

    Download the result

    Save the smaller file, ready to send or upload.

What it's good for

Make audio small enough to send

Big file in, email-friendly file out

Email attachments

Get an audio file under the size limit so it actually sends.

Faster uploads

Shrink a recording so it uploads quickly on a slow connection.

Voice memos

Trim the size of long voice notes before sharing them.

Storage

Keep a smaller copy of a recording without a noticeable quality drop.

How it works

An audio compressor with presets that just work

Audio files get big fast, and most compressors bury you in bitrate settings. VidTools keeps it simple: pick a preset like 'email size' and it chooses sensible settings to shrink your MP3, WAV, or M4A while keeping it clear. Everything runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded and nothing is stored.

Presets, not homework

You shouldn't need to know what a kilobit is to make a file smaller. Choose a target and VidTools handles the bitrate and format details, balancing size against how good it needs to sound.

Works on video audio too

Got a video that's too big because of its audio? Extract the audio first with Extract Audio, then compress it here, or shrink the whole video with the Video Compressor.

Frequently asked questions

How do I compress an audio file?

Drop an MP3, WAV, or M4A into the box, pick a preset for how small you need it, and download the compressed result.

Which formats are supported?

MP3, WAV, and M4A audio files.

Will compressing ruin the quality?

No. The presets balance size and clarity, so speech and music stay easy to listen to at a much smaller size.

Is my file uploaded?

No. Compression runs in your browser, so the file stays on your device.

Is the audio compressor free?

Yes, it's free with no sign-up and no limits.

Can I compress on mobile?

Yes, as long as your mobile browser can open the file. Nothing needs to be installed.

Your file never leaves your device

Compression happens in your browser — no upload, nothing stored.

No upload

Your file is read locally in this tab and never sent over the network.

Nothing stored

No copy is saved on any server. Close the tab and it is gone.

Private by design

We never see, scan, or train on the files you process.

VidTools is an independent project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by TikTok or ByteDance Ltd. Browse all free tools.

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