Compress Android photos and videos before you send or upload them.
Android cameras produce large JPEG photos and long videos, and some phones save HEIC or HEVC. Open Timamu Web in the phone's browser to shrink them for WhatsApp, email or a form.
What people bring from an Android phone
- Camera photos that are several MB each and exceed a form's upload limit.
- Videos that are too big to send on WhatsApp.
- HEIC photos or HEVC video from phones that save in those formats.
- PDFs from scanner apps that need to fit a portal or email limit.
Steps on an Android phone
- Open Timamu Web in the phone's browser.
- Tap to choose a file from the gallery, Downloads or another folder the picker shows.
- Pick the job and enter a target size if the destination states one.
- Download the prepared copy, then attach it in WhatsApp, email or the form.
Constraints to know
Questions about Timamu on Android
Is there an Android app?
Timamu is available as Timamu Web, which runs in the browser on Android. No Play Store download is available. Join the waitlist
How do I shrink photos from my gallery?
Open Timamu Web, choose the photo in the picker and set the size the form allows. The original photo stays in the gallery.
Which Android files does Timamu Web accept?
Photos in JPEG and PNG, HEIC photos, PDFs, and common video such as MP4 and MOV. The supported formats page lists every job.
How do I get the Timamu app for my phone or computer?
The iPhone, Android, Windows, and Mac apps are coming soon. Timamu Web works today in any browser. Join the waitlist to hear first when your app is ready.
Guides for Android
Tell Timamu what the file needs to do.
Make it smaller, fit a size limit, convert it to a usable format or prepare it for where it needs to go — directly in your browser for supported Web jobs.