Convert video to 480p

Upload a video file and scale it to 480p. The aspect ratio is preserved, and the video is re-encoded, so longer files take a while.

When small is the whole point

480p is for situations where size beats sharpness: rough cuts circulated for feedback, previews over weak connections, archives of content whose value is the record rather than the detail. Files become a small fraction of their HD versions.

Frequently asked questions

Is 480p acceptable for phone viewing?

Watchable, clearly soft. Fine for drafts and previews; for final shares, 720p is usually worth the extra megabytes.

Biggest legitimate use case?

Review workflows: editors send 480p cuts for approval because they upload and stream instantly, saving the full resolution for the final export.

Local processing?

Yes, conversions never leave your browser.