Comparison
CompressYourVideo vs EZGif
Long-running free tool suite for GIFs and videos.Here's how we stack up on the axes that actually matter when you need to compress a video.
TL;DR
EZGif and CompressYourVideo share a philosophy: free, no signup, no watermark, no paid tier nagging. We diverge on two things. EZGif is server-based — files upload, get processed, auto-delete after 1 hour. We're browser-based — files never leave your device. And EZGif caps free uploads at 200 MB, which rules out most modern phone footage above 1 minute at 1080p. Different tools for different jobs: GIF-first work goes to EZGif, video-first work fits us better.
Last verified June 2, 2026 from ezgif.com, ezgif.com, ezgif.com. Pricing and limits change — re-verifications happen quarterly.
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | CompressYourVideo | EZGif |
|---|---|---|
| Max file size (free tier) | 2 GB | 200 MB |
| Watermark on free output | ||
| Signup required | ||
| Where encoding runs | In your browser (never uploaded) | Server-side (auto-deletes after 1 hour) |
| Output formats | MP4, MOV, MKV, WebM | MP4 (H.264 / AAC), plus GIF / APNG / WebP |
| H.265 / HEVC option | ||
| Platform presets | 11 platforms (WhatsApp, Discord, Gmail, IG, IG Story, TikTok, YT Shorts, X, FB, LinkedIn, Telegram) | None |
| Trim before compress | ||
| Other free-tier limits | None, unlimited use, no daily cap | 200 MB file size cap is the main constraint |
| File retention on their server | Not applicable, file never leaves your device | 1 hour after upload |
| Lowest paid tier | Free forever | Free only — no paid tier exists |
What EZGif does well
- No signup, no watermark — same philosophy as us
- Best-in-class GIF / APNG / WebP optimizer
- 12+ years of stability, no enshittification
- Truly unlimited free use, no paid tier at all
Where EZGif falls short
- 200 MB file size cap (rules out most 4K phone clips)
- Files uploaded to servers (not browser-based)
- Dated interface
- No platform-specific presets
Try CompressYourVideo free, no signup
2 GB file cap, 11 platform presets, trim before compress, mute audio, custom target size. Files never leave your device.
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