Resize Video

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Resize a video to any width, preserving aspect ratio.

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All processing happens in your browser — files never upload anywhere.

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About Resize Video

Resize Video is a browser-based video utility powered by FFmpeg WebAssembly — the same production-grade transcoder that powers VLC, HandBrake, and countless streaming platforms, compiled to run on your device. First visit downloads about 30 MB of the FFmpeg core (cached after), then every subsequent use is instant and works offline.

What is Resize Video best used for?

  • Prep a video for platforms with strict format requirements (Twitter/X, WhatsApp status, Instagram).
  • Extract audio from tutorials, podcasts, or interviews for offline listening.
  • Shrink screen recordings before emailing to teammates.
  • Convert legacy video formats (AVI, WMV) to modern MP4 for playback anywhere.

How Resize Video works technically

FFmpeg WebAssembly

How to Resize Video

Every step runs on your device — nothing is uploaded.

  1. Step 1

    Open the tool

    Open Resize Video. First-time visitors will see a one-time FFmpeg WASM download (~30 MB, cached forever).

  2. Step 2

    Upload your video

    Drop your video file. It stays on your device — no upload.

  3. Step 3

    Configure options

    Adjust any settings shown (target format, quality, trim range).

  4. Step 4

    Wait for FFmpeg

    Encoding takes roughly 30-60 seconds per minute of source video. Progress is shown.

  5. Step 5

    Download

    Click Download to save the finished file.

Frequently asked questions

Does Resize Video really run in the browser without uploading?

Yes. Resize Video loads FFmpeg WebAssembly (~30 MB, cached after first use) and does all encoding in your browser's memory. Nothing is uploaded to any server — you can even use it offline after the initial load.

How long does Resize Video take?

Roughly 30-60 seconds per minute of source video on a modern laptop. Long videos (over 30 minutes) may run out of browser memory — for those, Toolspace's Trim tool can split first.

What video codecs does Resize Video support?

The full FFmpeg codec matrix: H.264, H.265, VP8, VP9, AV1, ProRes, and every audio codec you'll encounter. If your player accepts it, FFmpeg reads it.

Will Resize Video lose video quality?

Resize Video uses FFmpeg's default encoding parameters (CRF 23 for H.264) — visually indistinguishable from the source in normal viewing. For master-quality output, drop the CRF or choose a lossless codec target.

Can I resume a conversion if I close the tab?

No — because there's no server-side state, closing the tab cancels the run. On the plus side, restarting is as simple as dropping the file back in.

Why is Resize Video slower than my desktop video app?

Native FFmpeg uses your CPU's SIMD instructions and (on many machines) hardware acceleration. WebAssembly FFmpeg loses about 2× to native but gains you complete privacy, zero installation, and no upload wait. For most short clips, that's a great trade.

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