Free & Easy | How to Convert 1080P Video to 720P

Is your device unable to handle the 1080p you own? It's time to tone the video down and convert 1080p to 720p, and you can do so using the converters mentioned in this article!

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Jane Zhou

Updated on Nov 03, 2023

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Videos with 1080p are what people call the ultimate quality. Who wouldn't say that? After all, 1080p is the ultimate video that has the sharpest lines and clearest images when played. Its deliverance is so smooth and sharp that they look out of this world.

Sadly, this quality comes with a prize: file size. Videos in 1080p have such enormous files, ranging from 800 MB to 1 GB at least. And not all devices handle such conditions, forcing the users to lower the video to downgrade the size to 720p. Relax. This post will walk you through the steps to convert 1080p to 720p with some software listed below. So check it out now!

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How to Convert 1080P Video to 720P with EaseUS Video Converter

One of the converter software users can try to lower the quality from 1080p to 720p is EaseUS Video Converter. During the process of the conversion, users can pick the 720p option to get a 720 result. The software will then adapt the setting of the conversion according to the 720p profile you chose. This built-in profile in this program is perfect for those who want to convert without any fuss.

Moreover, users should also take note of the software's always-good-quality feature. This is the feature that allows users to get a good high-quality result from the conversion no matter what the resolution of the output is. So, even though the quality is lowered to 720p, you won't even notice a thing because the result of the video remains pristine after the conversion.

In the following, we will show you the steps to turn your 1080p video into 720p on Windows:

Step 1. Click the "Choose Files" icon and upload your file.

Import video

Step 2. Once your video has been uploaded, click on the "Gear" icon to open the software setting.

Click on Gear button

Step 3. Pick the output format you want, but make sure there is "720" attached to the name. 

Choose the 720p option

Step 4. Change the output to the folder you want the result to be placed. Once done, click "Convert" (or "Convert All" for multiple files) to start the conversion process.

Start converting 1080p to 720p

How to Change Video from 1080P to 720P using VLC

VLC is actually a video player that has a conversion option. It's just that people use the conversion so often that they are starting to use the player more to convert videos rather than playing videos.

The steps to convert 1080p to 720p using VLC are pretty straightforward, and users can do it in 5 minutes. Beginners might find it a bit hard to find the conversion option, though, because it's tucked in the toolbar with the Stream option. Now let's take a look at the detailed tutorial below:

Step 1. Choose "Convert/Stream" in Media on the toolbar.

Select Convert/Stream

Step 2. Add your file and choose "Convert" on the "Convert/Save" option, and next, change the profile to 720 devices.

Import target video file

Step 3. Check the display on the video codec to ensure the 720p is applied. 

Change 1080p video to 720p with VLC

Step 4. Choose your output at "Destination File" and click "Start" to start the process.

How to Convert 1080P to 720P with Handbrake

Handbrake is another software whose original primary purpose is not to convert but ends up being many users' favorite converter. The unique aspect of this converter is how it has all the tools necessary for customization, so users are free to edit the video to their heart's content before the conversion. However, new users will have to look at the manual first since the features are a bit hard for newbies.

How to change 1080p to 720p using Handbrake:

Step 1. Choose whether you want to upload a single file or a batch.

Step 2. Go to "Dimensions" and change the resolution limit to 720HD.

Change video resolution using Handbrake

Step 3. Change the "Preset" to any profile you want as long as it has 720 in it.

Adjust preset

Step 4. Click "Start Encode" at the top to trigger the conversion.

How to Change 1080P Video to 720P Video Online for Free

If downloading a new software is not an option for you, then you ought to try HDConvert. As its name stated, HDConvert's main purpose is to customize the quality of the video from any rate you want. Whether it's 720p, 1080p, or lower, you can get all those results by using HDConvert.

Note: For free users, there will be a watermark to indicate where the conversion is done.

Step 1. Click "Select Files" and upload your files.

Step 2. Select the video format for the result.

Step 3. Pick 720 for the quality, then tweak other parts of the video if necessary.

Convert 1080p to 720p online

Step 4. Click "Convert Files" for the conversion to start running.

The Bottom Line

Converting 1080p to 720p is not as hard as it sounds, thanks to the converters that made the process easier. But for those who want to preserve the quality as if it's 1080 (although the result is 720p), you ought to check out EaseUS Video Converter. The software also has other features that can help you tweak the video, such as the audio tool and merging tool. Although all the converters mentioned do a great job at converting, EaseUS Video Converter wins when it comes to features and their ease of access.

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