Compress videos up to 80% smaller instantly to slash Malawian mobile data costs.
Malawian creators can't upload videos or engage audiences consistently because expensive mobile data bundles eat up their budgets.
Users upload videos to a web app that uses client-side AI compression optimized for social platforms like TikTok and Instagram. It preserves quality while minimizing file sizes for cheap uploads over expensive bundles. Download the slimmed video and post directly, saving data every time.
Malawian video and social media content creators
Malawi-specific compression presets tuned for local networks and popular African social trends.
supportive
Client-side FFmpeg.wasm compression with quality sliders.
One-click settings for TikTok, IG Reels, YouTube Shorts.
Compress multiple videos at once.
Saved list of past compressions with stats.
Estimates MWK saved based on Airtel/TNM bundles.
Eye-friendly UI for night editing.
Direct share to social apps post-compression.
CSV download of savings history.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| malawi_region | text | Yes |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| original_size | int | No |
| compressed_size | int | No |
| savings_mwk | int | No |
| platform | text | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| stripe_id | text | No |
| tier | text | No |
| active | bool | No |
Relationships:
/api/compressionsLog new compression stats
/api/user/compressionsFetch user history
/api/subscribeCreate Stripe checkout
/api/webhooks/stripeHandle subscription events
1GB total
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| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 100 | 3% | $111 | $1,332 |
| Month 6 | 800 | 5% | $1,480 | $17,760 |
Compress for TikTok & IG without quality loss – save on Airtel bundles today.
Post in Malawian Facebook groups like 'Malawi Content Creators' and 'TikTok Malawi', offer free Pro trials for testimonials. DM top 10 local TikTokers via Instagram with personalized data savings demo. Run $20 targeted FB ad to Malawi creators searching video tools.
Powerful desktop tool
No web/mobile, no presets for social
Web-based, instant, Malawi-optimized for mobile creators
Online compressor
Server-side slow, no local focus
Client-side fast, data savings calc for MW bundles
Data on Malawi compression patterns + network effects from shared presets by local creators.
Creator economy booming in Malawi with TikTok/IG growth amid rising data costs post-2023 inflation.
FFmpeg.wasm performance on low-end phones
Test on common Malawi devices, fallback to basic mode
Low awareness of compression tools
Educational landing content + free tier
Slow adoption in non-English Chichewa areas
Add Chichewa UI toggle
Success: 70% confirm data pain, 50% WOYLP
Success: 80% retention week 1
Success: 100 signups week 1
Success: 5% conv to paid
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