How to Compress Videos with Claude
Compress videos with Claude and ToolRouter. Reduce video file sizes for uploads and sharing.
Tool
Claude compresses videos from a public URL and reports on the size reduction. You can ask about the output format, request a specific target file size, or compare multiple compression runs with different quality settings in conversation.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
1Open connector settings Open Settings
2Add a custom connector with these details
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Let Claude set you up Open Claude
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Compress tool:
- Ask: "Compress this video: [paste video URL]"
- Claude processes the video and returns a download link
- Ask: "What is the before and after file size?"
- Download the compressed video
Example Prompt
Try this with Claude using the Compress tool
Compress this video recording and tell me how much smaller the output is: https://example.com/meeting-recording.mp4
Tips
- Use a direct video URL — cloud storage public share links usually work
- Ask Claude to compress to a target size if you have an upload limit constraint
- For review files, ask whether the quality is sufficient for client presentation