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Each product is scored independently per task edge; switch tasks below while keeping shared products selected| Task edge | videosmaller.com | XConvert | Switch / compare |
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| Image compression | Not tested in topic | 88/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Compare in task topic → |
| PDF to Word | Not tested in topic | 93/100 Full 2-page .docx (8.6 KB, 43 paragraphs, 16/16 table cells) · Historical description; output not attached | Compare in task topic → |
| PDF compression | Not tested in topic | 94/100 PDF · Output attached | Compare in task topic → |
| PDF merge & split | Not tested in topic | 94/100 PDF · Output attached | Compare in task topic → |
| Video compression | 94/100 MP4 · Output attached | 83/100 MP4 · Output attached | Active task |
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Browse this task →| Criterion | 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 | XConvert Video Compressor Video compression 83/100 Seven-aspect task score XConvert performed solidly in the 1080p video compression benchmark, with its AWS EC2 edge cluster shrinking the 3.97 MB anchor to 3.12 MB in 13.0 seconds (21.57% reduction, 1.28x ratio). It retained 100.0% of the 10.0s duration, 1920x1080 resolution, and original audio with zero logins, no watermarks, and instant server cleanup. Tested export MP4 · Output attached Historical test · 2026-11-06 |
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| Pricing plans | 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 ↗ | XConvert USD web Basic / Pro and free conversion · 2026-10-20 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Web free2026-10-20 ↗ Free Free Free Free PDF-to-DOCX without watermarks; no OCR. PDF-specific count and size limits are not separately listed. Basic2026-10-20 ↗ USD 4.99/month USD 49.99/year Monthly 1 GB files; 10 concurrent non-video tasks; 4 hours/task; 8 processing hours/day. Annual 1 GB files; 10 concurrent non-video tasks; 4 hours/task; 8 processing hours/day. Pro2026-10-20 ↗ USD 9.99/month USD 99.99/year Monthly 4 GB files; 25 concurrent non-video tasks; 4 hours/task; 24 processing hours/day. Annual 4 GB files; 25 concurrent non-video tasks; 4 hours/task; 24 processing hours/day. 5 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Monthly and actual annual bills appear on one pricing page. Daily video counts are not PDF allowances. The PDF-to-DOCX page explicitly says it does not perform OCR. Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancel anytime in the User Portal; no refunds, with access through the paid period. Official feature and pricing page ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ Official feature and pricing page ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | Unlimited free usage with no daily limits or login barriers | Free guest video compression with no mandatory registration wall |
| Cancellation & refunds | Not verified | Cancel anytime in the User Portal; no refunds, with access through the paid period. |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Not verified | Download card displays execution time (Took 13 seconds) and output file size |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | Size reduction: -67.78% · Duration retention: 100% · Video duration: 10s · 1080p preserved: Pass | Size reduction: -21.57% · Duration retention: 100% · Video duration: 10s · 1080p preserved: Pass |
| Fixture findings | Perfect preservation of original 1920x1080 Full HD resolution and stereo audio, with zero watermarks or visible compression artifacts. | 21.57% file size reduction (3.97MB to 3.12MB, 1.28x) while preserving 100.0% of 1080p resolution and original audio. |
| Original historical observation | 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. | Not verified |
| 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 · No watermark in test |
| Historical specification note · not an official maximum | 1920×1080 (1080p H.264 MP4 native export, zero watermark) | 1920x1080 (1080p MP4 native export · Zero watermarks) |
| Watermark observation | Not verified | Zero watermarks |
| Batch & API | Not verified | Not verified |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Attached file dimensions | Not verified | Not verified |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Network-observed server wait: 22.54s · End-to-end reference: 22.54s | Network-observed server wait: 13s · End-to-end reference: 15s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-11-04 · anchor_videocompress_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-11-06 · 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 | No login in this test |
| Sign-in methods | No login required (direct browser utility) | Direct guest use without login |
| Manual adjustment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Interaction observations | 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). | Not verified |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | FileConverto | XConvert Inc. (Canada) |
| Recorded origin | United States | Not verified |
| Domain history record | Domain registered in 2017 | Not verified |
| Background & reputation assessment | 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). | Not verified |
| External reputation record | Maintained by the FileConverto team specializing in straightforward file conversion and compression utilities. | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | Processing location unconfirmed | Uploaded for cloud processing |
| Third-party tracking record | Google AdSense · Google Analytics | No third-party services listed in this record; this is not proof that none exist. |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | 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). | Not verified |
| Retention statement | Claims deletion within 3 hours; deletion not independently verified | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record |
| 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 | 64.2 / 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). | 48.5 / 65 Size Reduction: -21.57% (3.97 MB → 3.12 MB, 1.28× ratio) · Duration Retained: 100% (10s) · 1080p Resolution Preserved: Yes |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 Completely free guest export delivering 1080p native MP4 compressed video (1.28 MB) with zero watermarks or artificial quality degradation (20/20). | 20 / 20 Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export spec: 1920x1080 (1080p MP4 native export · Zero watermarks) |
| Processing speed | 11 / 15 Cloud processing cluster transcode and direct download ready in 22.54 seconds (11.0/15). | 12 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 13s (API mode: cloud_ec2_ffmpeg; network upload 2s / end-to-end 15s shown for reference only, never penalized) |
