Solved: How to Send a Large Video File Through Facebook Messenger [Video Converter]

Facebook Messenger is one of the most popular instant messaging apps, rivaling WhatsApp and WeChat. It has standalone apps for Android and iOS devices, and in 2020, Facebook released a Messenger desktop application for Windows and macOS.

Also, Facebook Messenger can be used on your web browser via messenger.com on your computer.

Facebook Messenger not only allows you to send messages and make voice & video calls but also lets you send videos, photos, GIFs, stickers, files, etc.

However, many people failed to upload a video or audio file on Messenger because it exceeded Facebook Messenger’s maximum file size limit.

The following parts will talk about the Facebook Messenger video size limit and accepted video file types and give you several methods to send a large video or audio file through this service.

Part 1: Facebook Messenger Video Size Limit

When you upload a video on Facebook, you can select a video up to 4GB. If you upload a 4GB video on Facebook Messenger, you’ll receive an error pop-up window shown in the below screenshot.

This error message shows that you failed to upload your video because it’s bigger than 25MB. Thus, we can learn that the Facebook Messenger video size limit is up to 25MB.

When you want to send a video/audio/image/file attachment on Facebook Messenger, your media file shouldn’t exceed 25MB.

As for the supported video file types of Facebook Messenger, it supports most of the video formats accepted by Facebook like AVI, MP4, MOV, MKV, MPEG, WMV, and more, but MP4 and MOV formats are recommended.

Part 2: How Long of a Video Can You Send on Facebook Messenger

Now, you know that the maximum Facebook Messenger video file size is 25MB. You may also wonder how long of a video can you send on Facebook Messenger.

Actually, Facebook doesn’t give the video length limit of Messenger as long as your video isn’t over 25MB. Depending on the resolution and quality, your video won’t be too long, especially if it’s a 1080p video.

To learn more about the video length limit of popular media platforms, please read this post: Social Media Video Length Best Practices [Ultimate Guide].

Part 3: How to Send a Large Video File on Facebook Messenger [Desktop]

Many people are wondering how to send a large video file through Facebook Messenger. If you want to successfully send a video of more than 25MB as an attachment on Facebook Messenger, you have to compress it or split it into segments to make it smaller than 25MB.

#Method 1: Compress Video for Facebook Messenger via MiniTool Video Converter

MiniTool Video Converter is a free video compressor for Facebook Messenger. This application allows you to change the video format, resolution, frame rate, bitrate, quality, etc.

You can change the above video settings to increase or decrease video file size. To make a video smaller than its original size, you should select a lower resolution and quality.

Also, you can use MiniTool Video Converter to compress audio for Facebook Messenger. Each output preset includes 3 audio bitrate options.  

Most importantly, MiniTool Video is a watermark-free batch video/audio converter. It lets you convert up to 5 files at once.

Follow the steps below to compress video for Facebook Messenger using MiniTool Video Converter.

Step 1. Download and install MiniTool Video Converter on your PC.

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Step 2. Launch MiniTool Video Converter and click Add Files or click on the Add or Drag file here to start conversion area to upload your video.

Step 3. Click the diagonal arrow circled in the below screenshot, then go to the Video tab, and select a format (MP4 or MOV are recommended). Then, you will see several format presets.

Choose a lower resolution than the original video. If it’s a 4K video, choose 1080p. If it’s in 1080p, choose 720p, and so on.

Alternatively, you can click + Create Custom to make a custom format with some settings. Then, select this format.

Step 4. After choosing the output format, you’ll return to the main interface of the MiniTool Video Converter.

Now, you can check if the video file size is decreased. If not, repeat step 3 and choose another format preset.

Step 5. If your video is smaller than 25MB, it’s time to export your video. Click the Convert button to start the conversion task.

Once done, go to the Converted tab, and click Show in folder to locate the converted video file.

#Method 2: Split a Video into Segments with MiniTool MovieMaker

MiniTool MovieMaker is the second video compressor for Facebook Messenger. It helps you reduce a video file size in two ways, changing the video resolution or splitting/trimming it.

What’s more, MiniTool MovieMaker provides other tools for you to edit the video for Facebook Messenger. It enables you to rotate, flip, and crop videos, apply filters and motion effects, add text and stickers, mute the video, and more.

Here’s how to compress video for Facebook Messenger using MiniTool MovieMaker.

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Step 1. Download, install, and launch MiniTool MovieMaker on your PC.

Step 2. Click Import Media Files to open your video and drag it to the timeline.

Step 3. To split or trim a video, click the clip on the timeline, click the Split icon, and choose Full Split.

Step 4. In the SPLIT tab, you can split the video into two or more segments. Use the Zoom in/Zoom out slider to locate each frame precisely.

Then drag the blue playhead to the target place and click the scissor icon. Repeat this step to split the video into multiple parts, and click OK to apply changes. You need to save the segment one by one. 

Step 5. To trim the video, move to the TRIM tab. Also, you can use the Zoom in/Zoom out slider. Drag the playhead to the start point of the part you want to save, and click the scissor icon next to Start.

Continue to move the playhead to the end point of the portion you want to keep and click the scissor icon next to End. Click OK to save changes.

Step 6. If you don’t need to trim or split the video, just skip steps 3, 4, and 5. Click Export to open the Export window.

Step 7. You can choose the video format and destination folder, or rename the video and you’ll see the video file size. If it’s over 25MB. Click Settings.

Step 8. You can change video quality from Better to Good, expand the Resolution list and select another one. Click OK to apply changes.

Next, you can see if the current video file size is smaller than 25MB. If yes, click Export to export your video.

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#Method 3: Send a Large Video File Through Messenger via a Video Link

Alternatively, you can turn a video into a link if you don’t lower the video quality or remove some details from it.

You can upload the video to Facebook, YouTube, and other video-sharing sites or upload it to cloud services like Google Drive and Dropbox to generate a shareable link. Please note that your video should meet their video specs requirements.

Once your video meets the Facebook Messenger video size limit, you can visit the messenger website and send it to your friend.

Part 4: How to Send a Large Video File Through Facebook Messenger [Mobile]

To help you send a larger video file (more than 25MB) on the Facebook Messenger app, the direct way is to share it to Google Drive or Dropbox to create a video URL.

Alternatively, upload your video to the YouTube app to get a link. Apart from that, you can use the Photos app (iPhone) or Google Photos (Android) to trim the video to remove unwanted parts of that video to reduce the file size.

Part 5: Why Can’t I Send Videos on Facebook Messenger

If you fail to send a video on Facebook Messenger, you must want to know “why can’t I send videos on Messenger”. The most common problem is that your video exceeds the Facebook Messenger video size limit.

You can reduce the video file according to the above methods. If your video file is under 25MB and the format is supported by Messenger but you can’t send it, try the following ways to fix Facebook Messenger not sending video.

#Fix 1: Check your Internet connection.

Disconnect and reconnect your network and make sure your device has a strong network connection or switch to a cellular connection.

#Fix 2: Check app permissions.

If Facebook Messenger is not allowed to access media files and data on your device, it might fail to send a video. You should check the app permissions.

Just open the Settings app on your phone, click Apps, tap Messenger, click Permissions, select Files and Media, and make sure that Allow option is checked.

#Fix 3: Send a video at a time.

If you want to send multiple videos to a friend on Messenger, you’d better not send them simultaneously. Instead, send them one by one.

#Fix 4: Clear the Messenger app cache or clear the web browser’s cache.

Another fix for Facebook Messenger not sending videos is to clear the app cache. If you’re an Android user, open the Settings app and click Apps > Messenger > Storage > Clear cache.

If you’re an iPhone user, you should delete the Messenger app to remove the cache.

If you can’t send a video on messenger.com, clear cached images and files of your web browser.

#Fix 5: Update/reinstall the Facebook Messenger app or your web browser.

When you can’t send videos on Facebook Messenger and if you haven’t updated it for a long time, update the app to fix the problem.

If this can’t resolve your problem, you can uninstall the Messenger app and install it again.

#Fix 6: Disable Data Saver mode on Android.

To fix Facebook Messenger not sending videos on Android, turn off the data saver mode and try to fix the problem. Open the Messenger app, tap your profile picture, select Data Saver, and disable it.

#Fix 7: Enable Mobile Data for Messenger on iPhone.

Open the Settings app, click Messenger, and enable the Mobile Data option.

#Fix 8: Quit and re-open the Facebook Messenger app.

Also, you can close the Messenger app and open it again and see if you can send a video to your friend.

#Fix 9: Restart your device.

Restarting can fix some system issues or fix your apps. When you can’t send a video on Messenger, restart your phone or computer to fix the problem.

#Fix 10: Check if you’re blocked on Facebook Messenger.

If you want to send a video to someone by searching for the name, but the name doesn’t appear, it’s probably because you’re blocked.

Part 6: Conclusion

Generally speaking, there’re 3 ways to avoid exceeding the Facebook Messenger video size limit if you’re going to send a video to someone via this app.

You can directly compress the video file size using MiniTool Video Converter or other video compression tools without destroying the integrity of the content.

Also, you can trim or split the video to remove unwanted portions to reduce the file size. Alternatively, make your video a link and send it to your friend.

If you have any questions while using MiniTool Video Converter or MovieMaker, please contact us via [email protected] for help.