FeatherclipSupport
Something not working, or have an idea? We'd love to hear it.
Email us
me@shabz.co. Include your iPhone model and iOS version if something went wrong.
How do I make a video fit a size limit?
Pick a video, choose Target Size, then pick Email (25 MB) or another size, or tap Custom and type your own. Featherclip picks the best quality that fits and checks the result.
The file came out a little bigger or smaller than I picked
Featherclip aims just under your target so the file still fits. Very short clips may come out much smaller. If a file ever overshoots, it re-encodes automatically, up to three times.
Which should I pick, HEVC or H.264?
HEVC makes smaller files and plays on all recent Apple devices. Choose H.264 in Settings if you're sending to older devices or a website that doesn't accept HEVC.
Can I compress from the Photos app?
Yes. Open a video in Photos, tap Share, then choose “Compress Video.” If you don't see it, scroll to the end of the share sheet, tap Edit Actions, and add it.
My video is in iCloud and is taking a while to load
Videos stored in iCloud Photos download before they can be compressed. The Options screen shows the download progress. Keep the app open and connected to the internet until it finishes.
Compression stopped when I left the app
iOS pauses video encoding for apps in the background. When you come back, Featherclip restarts the interrupted video automatically. Keeping the app open is the fastest way.
Does Featherclip keep the original date and location?
By default it removes metadata like location, so the saved copy is dated today. Turn off “Strip Metadata” in Settings to keep the original date and location.
Will the original video be deleted?
Only if you turn on “Delete Original After Saving” in Settings. iOS asks you to confirm each time, and deleted videos stay in Recently Deleted for 30 days.
Are my videos uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything happens on your device. See the privacy policy for the one anonymous count the app sends.
Is it really free?
Yes. No ads, no subscription, no watermark. Tips in Settings are optional and don't unlock anything.