Last Updated: November 8, 2026
Media Compressor compresses photos and videos to a target file size or resolution, entirely on your device. It saves the result as a new copy, keeps your originals under your control, and works without an account or third-party analytics. This page answers common questions and explains how to reach us.
For questions, bug reports, or feature requests, email us at yvente@163.com.
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Please do not attach your photos or videos unless we ask for them.
Photo input: JPEG, HEIC, and PNG. Photo output: JPEG or HEIC; a photo with transparency stays PNG. Video input: MOV, MP4, and M4V. Video output: MP4 or MOV encoded with H.264 or HEVC, with the option to keep or remove the audio track. HDR video compression is not currently supported; HDR videos are left unchanged.
Import a photo or video, then enter a target in KB or MB, or choose a target resolution. The App shows the original and compressed sizes before you save, and JPEG or HEIC output can be selected for photos. Presets such as 10 MB, 25 MB, 50 MB, and 100 MB are offered for videos, and recently used targets are remembered for quick reuse.
The free version compresses one photo or video at a time, with no limit on how many items you process. Pro is a one-time purchase that permanently unlocks batch compression and a separate target for each item in a batch.
Pro is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. To restore it on a new device, open Settings, select Restore Purchases while signed in with the same Apple Account you used to buy it. Restoring never charges you again.
Compressed copies are saved to your photo library as new items. By default they are also grouped in the Media Compressor album, which requires photo library access; if the album is unavailable, copies are still saved to your library. Video copies can also be saved through the file importer.
No, not automatically. Media Compressor always saves a new copy and never overwrites your original. Originals from your photo library are kept by default; after a successful save, you can explicitly choose to delete them. Deletion requires your confirmation, and deleted items move to Recently Deleted in the Photos app. Only originals chosen from your photo library can be deleted this way; files imported from the Files app are never deleted. Deleting the original of a Live Photo also removes its motion and sound, and the App tells you this before you confirm.
Compression history is off by default. When enabled in Settings, it keeps your recent results so you can view them again, save or share a copy, and reuse the same settings. History is stored only on this device, holds up to 100 records, and keeps compressed copies for up to 7 days. You can remove a single record or clear all history at any time.
When you pick photos or videos, the App can show which items you have already processed and which items were created by Media Compressor itself, and can hide them so you do not compress the same item twice. These marks are stored only on your device and do not change your media. You can clear them in Settings under Clear Processing Marks.
Each compression task lets you preserve metadata, or remove location and nonessential EXIF data. Preserve is selected by default.
Results depend on the source media and the requested target. When a target cannot be reached without unreasonable quality loss, the App shows the smallest practical result instead of continuing to degrade the media.
No. All compression happens on your device, and your media is never uploaded. The App has no account, no cloud sync, and no third-party analytics SDK. Imported working files and compression results may be stored temporarily on your device, and you can remove them from Settings.
The version is shown in Settings, in the About section. Please include it when you contact us.
Media Compressor Support · Last Updated: November 8, 2026 · yvente@163.com