Based on similar requirements, a 4-5 minute video can be compressed to 20-30 MB. For a video roughly 20 MB, aim for a to ensure good quality at 720p ( ) using the H.264 codec. Recommended Settings (e.g., in Adobe Premiere, Handbrake) Format: MP4 (H.264) Resolution: 720p (

Lo-fi music with a static image or subtle motion background. Tips for Maintaining Quality at Low Size Reduce Frame Rate: Drop to 24fps if action is slow.

"How to tie a tie," "30-second recipe," or software shortcuts.

If you are facing upload errors on platforms due to strict file size limits (like Pearson portfolios), reducing the time (shortening the clip) is more effective than further reducing the bitrate. To help you further, tell me: are you making (tutorials, vlog, etc.)? What software are you using to edit/export? I can provide the specific settings for your editor. 720p MP4 Export settings - Adobe Community

If the video looks "pixelated," keep the resolution at 720p but slightly increase the target bitrate.