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| Video compression | 98/100 MP4 · Output attached | 94/100 MP4 · Output attached | Active task |
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Browse this task →| Criterion | Rotato Video compression 98/100 Seven-aspect task score Rotato Web Video Compressor executes 100% client-side via WebCodecs and WebAssembly with zero cloud byte uploads, reducing a 3.97 MB 1080p video by 68.09% to 1.27 MB in just 3.2s while preserving full 1920×1080 resolution, audio track, and watermark-free export, earning an overall score of 98. Tested export MP4 · Output attached Historical test · 2026-11-03 | VideoSmaller Video compression 94/100 Seven-aspect task score 100% free without registration, directly exporting 1080p original-resolution unwatermarked MP4 (67.78% size reduction, 3.1x compression ratio) in 22.54s server transcoding time; the page displays ads but offers an explicit server file deletion link. Tested export MP4 · Output attached Historical test · 2026-11-04 |
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| Pricing & rules | ||
| Pricing plans | Rotato free trial and lifetime one-time licensing plans · 2026-10-30 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free Trial2026-10-30 ↗ Free Free Free Explore 3D camera controls, animation presets, and live Metal rendering Full UI drag-and-drop import and real-time animation playback；Exported images and video renders include Rotato watermark Basic (One-time)2026-10-30 ↗ USD 79 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time One-time payment for lifetime use, all phone mockups, 6 months free updates Watermark-free 4K export, ProRes4444/H.265 exports, clay mode, multiple shadows Standard (One-time)2026-10-30 ↗ USD 89 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time One-time payment for lifetime use, all 30+ device models, 12 months free updates Multi-device scenes, 8K supersampling export, 18 premium video templates, Figma plugin Premium (One-time)2026-10-30 ↗ USD 199 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time One-time payment for lifetime use, all 30+ devices, 100 premium video templates, 12mo updates All video template packs (multi-device, web scroll), 2 website templates, path tracing 4 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Free trial provides unlimited live rendering (watermarked exports); paid editions are one-time lifetime licenses: Basic ($79 one-time, phones only), Standard ($89 one-time, 30+ devices, 1yr updates), and Premium ($199 one-time, 100+ templates). Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified Rotato Official Pricing Page ↗ · 2026-10-30 Capture 1 ↗ | VideoSmaller 100% free web utility structure · 2026-10-30 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free2026-10-30 ↗ Free Free Free 100% free without login, up to 500MB file limit, unlimited conversions MP4/AVI/MOV video compression, low compression quality mode, scale video width, remove audio 1 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. All features are 100% free without sign-up or payment, supporting files up to 500MB. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified VideoSmaller Official Homepage ↗ · 2026-10-30 Capture 1 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | Not verified | Unlimited free usage with no daily limits or login barriers |
| Cancellation & refunds | Not verified | Not verified |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Not verified | Not verified |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | Size reduction: -68.09% · Duration retention: 100% · Video duration: 10.01s · 1080p preserved: Pass | Size reduction: -67.78% · Duration retention: 100% · Video duration: 10s · 1080p preserved: Pass |
| Fixture findings | Client-side WASM compression reduced file size by 68.09% while fully preserving 1920×1080 resolution, audio track, and 10.01s duration with watermark-free MP4 export. | Perfect preservation of original 1920x1080 Full HD resolution and stereo audio, with zero watermarks or visible compression artifacts. |
| Original historical observation | Uploaded 1080p 30fps anchor video (anchor_videocompress_v1, 3.97 MB) to Rotato video compressor (tools.rotato.app/compress); compressed locally in-browser via WebCodecs/WASM in 3.2s, reducing size by 68.09% to 1.27 MB, preserving audio track and 1080p resolution with native watermark-free MP4 export (01_landing.png, 02_result.png). | VideoSmaller compresses the 3.97 MB 1080p 30fps anchor down to 1.28 MB under default settings with crisp visual quality, no visible compression artifacts, full audio sync, and zero added watermarks. |
| Suitable uses · historical assessment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Result & output evidence | ||
| Delivery capabilities | ||
| Recorded export specifications | MP4 · Output attached · Check watermark record | MP4 · Output attached · Check watermark record |
| Historical specification note · not an official maximum | 1920×1080 (1080p H.264 MP4 native export, watermark-free) | 1920×1080 (1080p H.264 MP4 native export, zero watermark) |
| Watermark observation | Not verified | Not verified |
| Batch & API | Not verified | Not verified |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | Not verified | 1920 × 1080 |
| Attached file dimensions | Not verified | Not verified |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Recorded local processing time: 0s · End-to-end reference: 3.2s | Network-observed server wait: 22.54s · End-to-end reference: 22.54s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-11-03 · anchor_videocompress_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-11-04 · anchor_videocompress_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) |
| Repeated tests & reliability | No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded. | No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded. |
| Interaction experience | ||
| Account requirements | Not verified | Not verified |
| Sign-in methods | No login required for web tool | No login required (direct browser utility) |
| Manual adjustment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Interaction observations | Not verified | Simple form upload and direct submission; completion is marked with a clear green download box and instant deletion link; contains display ads but no intrusive interstitial blockers (28/30). |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | Rotato / Morten Just | FileConverto |
| Recorded origin | Copenhagen, Denmark / US | United States |
| Domain history record | Founded in 2018 | Domain registered in 2017 |
| Background & reputation assessment | Not verified | Continuously operated and maintained by the FileConverto team since 2017, focusing on practical format conversion and compression utilities with reliable long-term service (16/20). |
| External reputation record | Celebrated 3D mockup and animation tool created by former Google interaction designer Morten Just. | Maintained by the FileConverto team specializing in straightforward file conversion and compression utilities. |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | On-device processing | Processing location unconfirmed |
| Third-party tracking record | Google Tag Manager | Google AdSense · Google Analytics |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | Not verified | Encrypted via HTTPS throughout; uploaded media processed via automated pipeline and purged automatically after 3 hours, with an immediate manual purge link provided on the result page (13/15). |
| Retention statement | This flow runs locally; post-close deletion not independently verified | Claims deletion within 3 hours; deletion not independently verified |
| Evaluation basis | ||
| Pricing transparency | 35 / 35 100% completely free and open without registration, no paid subscription tiers, no hidden fees, and no credit card trial traps (35/35). | |
| Interaction restraint | 28 / 30 Simple form upload and direct submission; completion is marked with a clear green download box and instant deletion link; contains display ads but no intrusive interstitial blockers (28/30). | |
| Background & reputation | 16 / 20 Continuously operated and maintained by the FileConverto team since 2017, focusing on practical format conversion and compression utilities with reliable long-term service (16/20). | |
| Engineering & privacy | 13 / 15 Encrypted via HTTPS throughout; uploaded media processed via automated pipeline and purged automatically after 3 hours, with an immediate manual purge link provided on the result page (13/15). | |
| Task quality | 64 / 65 Size Reduction: -68.09% (3.97 MB → 1.27 MB, 3.13× ratio) · Duration Retained: 100% (10.01s) · 1080p Resolution Preserved: Yes | 64.2 / 65 Under default standard settings, compresses the 3.97 MB (10.0s 1080p 30fps) anchor video down to 1.28 MB (67.78% reduction, 3.1× ratio), flawlessly preserving 1080p native resolution, audio track, and full 10.0s duration (64.2/65). |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 Watermarked or blocked free export (0/8); Export spec: 1920×1080 (1080p H.264 MP4 native export, watermark-free) | 20 / 20 Completely free guest export delivering 1080p native MP4 compressed video (1.28 MB) with zero watermarks or artificial quality degradation (20/20). |
| Processing speed | 15 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 0s (API mode: client_wasm; network upload 0s / end-to-end 3.2s shown for reference only, never penalized) | 11 / 15 Cloud processing cluster transcode and direct download ready in 22.54 seconds (11.0/15). |
