Video Compressor: Size Downv1.1

Released October 3, 2026Major

iOS

The latest major update introduces granular compression controls and refined file validation processes. Current data lacks sufficient volume to shift the historical five-star rating baseline. The release maintains a neutral impact profile as users integrate the new manual size input and preview tools.

What changed

UXAdded Newest and Largest sorting options for video discovery
UXAdded management for videos shared via limited Photos access
New featureAdded manual text input for exact maximum output size in MB
New featureAdded preview functionality for original and compressed videos
PerformanceImproved cancellation process and duplicate save protection
PerformanceAdded validation checks for duration, audio, and picture shape

Reception

50/ 100 impact scoreNeutral

What worked

New feature
Manual text input for exact maximum output size addresses user requests for granular control over compression targets.

What didn't

UX
no evidence
Insufficient user feedback exists to confirm the utility of the new sorting options or the limited Photos access management.

Marlvel takeaways

Monitor user adoption of the manual MB input feature to determine if it reduces the need for multiple compression attempts.
Verify if the new validation checks for duration and audio parameters prevent common file-type errors reported by users.

Original release notes

• Find large videos faster with Newest and Largest sorting, and manage the videos shared through limited Photos access.
• Type an exact maximum output size in MB, or use the slider.
• Preview the original and compressed videos before saving or sharing.
• Improved cancellation, protection against duplicate saves, and checks for duration, audio, and picture shape.