How Much Storage Can You Actually Save?

The estimates are based on real-world average file sizes and compression ratios. iPhone photos average about 5MB and compress to roughly 2MB (60% savings). DSLR photos average 12MB and compress to about 4MB (67% savings). Video compression typically achieves 50-60% savings depending on quality settings. Your actual results may vary based on content, resolution, and compression settings.

Modern compression algorithms like HEVC for video and optimized JPEG/WebP for photos can significantly reduce file sizes with virtually no visible quality loss. MediaOptim uses smart compression that analyzes each file and applies the optimal settings to maximize space savings while preserving visual quality.

Video compression uses codecs like H.265/HEVC to encode video more efficiently. A 4K video at 400MB/minute can be compressed to about 160MB/minute (60% savings) without noticeable quality degradation. The savings come from more efficient encoding algorithms, not from reducing resolution or frame rate.

Yes! MediaOptim Mobile lets you compress photos and videos directly on your iPhone or Android device. It processes everything locally on your device, so your files never leave your phone. You can save gigabytes of storage without deleting a single memory.

For maximum compression with great quality, WebP and AVIF are the best modern formats. JPEG remains the most compatible option. HEIF (used by iPhones) offers good compression but has limited compatibility outside Apple devices. MediaOptim supports all these formats and can convert between them.

The average iPhone user has 5,000-10,000 photos and 200-500 videos. With iPhone photos averaging 5MB and short videos averaging 50-150MB each, a typical photo library can occupy 50-150GB. Compression can recover 30-60% of that space — often 20-60GB or more.