Video Tools
Free video tools — convert, compress, trim, inspect, and extract frames from video files.
Video Conversion Tools
Convert between MP4, MOV, AVI, and WEBM.
Video Utility Tools
Compress, trim, inspect, and extract frames.
Video Compressor
Shrink video files by re-encoding them at a lower bitrate.
Video Trimmer
Cut the start and end of a video and export the trimmed clip.
Video Metadata Viewer
Inspect duration, resolution, codec, bitrate, frame rate, and file size of a video.
Frame Extractor
Grab still frames from a video as downloadable PNG or JPG images.
Video format comparison
A quick reference for the most common video formats and where each one fits.
| Format | Compression | Compatibility | File size | Quality | Typical usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MP4 | Lossy (H.264/H.265) | Universal | Small | Very good | Sharing, streaming, social uploads |
| MOV | Lossy (H.264/ProRes) | Apple-first | Small to large | Very good to excellent | Final Cut, iMovie, Apple workflows |
| AVI | Varies (often legacy) | Windows-friendly | Large | Varies by codec | Legacy tools, archival, Windows pipelines |
| WEBM | Lossy (VP9/AV1) | Modern browsers | Very small | Very good | Web embeds, open-source apps |
| MKV | Varies (any codec) | Players (VLC, Infuse) | Medium to large | Excellent | Archives, multi-track, subtitles |
Popular video tasks
Jump straight to the most common workflows.
Convert MOV to MP4
Turn Apple MOV recordings into universal MP4s.
Open toolCompress Video
Shrink large videos with a custom bitrate.
Open toolTrim Video
Cut a precise start and end from any clip.
Open toolExtract Video Frames
Grab still images at any timestamp.
Open toolView Video Metadata
Inspect resolution, frame rate, bitrate, and more.
Open toolConvert AVI to MP4
Re-encode legacy AVI files for modern players.
Open toolLearning center
Short, plain-English guides to video formats, conversion, and compression.
What Is a Video Converter?
Learn what a video converter is, how it works, why you'd use one, and how browser-based converters keep your footage private.
Understanding Video File Formats
A plain-English guide to the most common video file formats — MP4, MOV, AVI, WEBM, and MKV — and which one to use for which job.
MP4 vs MOV vs AVI: Which Should You Use?
A side-by-side comparison of MP4, MOV, and AVI — quality, file size, compatibility, and which format wins for sharing, editing, and archiving.
How Video Compression Works
Learn how video compression shrinks file size — keyframes, motion estimation, bitrate, and how codecs like H.264, H.265, VP9, and AV1 compare.
Reducing Video File Size: A Practical Guide
Practical tips for shrinking video files — pick the right codec, bitrate, and resolution to cut size dramatically without obvious quality loss.
Video Bitrate Explained
What video bitrate is, how it affects quality and file size, and how to choose the right setting for streaming, archival, or social.
Extracting Frames from Video
Pull stills, thumbnails, or keyframes out of any video file — formats, intervals, and quality trade-offs.
Trimming and Cutting Video
Quickly trim a video to the part you actually need — lossless cuts, re-encoding, and how to keep audio in sync.
Video Metadata Tags Explained
Codec, resolution, frame rate, container — what each video metadata field means and how to read it.
The Complete Guide to Video Tools
A pillar guide to video tools — convert, compress, trim, extract, inspect — and when to reach for each one.
About Video Tools
Video Tools is a free hub of browser-first video tools. Convert between MP4, MOV, AVI, and WEBM, shrink large clips with the video compressor, trim the start and end of any clip, inspect a file's technical metadata, and grab still frames as PNG or JPG — all from one consistent, no-signup interface.