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VideoCrush

Video compression

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Updated Apr 26, 2026
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Source at github.com/SysAdminDoc/VideoCrush.

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Video Crush

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VideoCrush

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Python GUI video compressor with preset profiles, batch processing, and FFmpeg-powered encoding for optimal file size reduction.

Features

  • Smart Compression — Reduce video file sizes while preserving visual quality
  • Preset Profiles — Quick presets for common use cases (web upload, email, archive)
  • Batch Processing — Compress multiple videos in a queue
  • Format Support — MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, and other common formats
  • Quality Control — Fine-tune CRF, bitrate, resolution, and codec settings
  • Progress Tracking — Real-time progress bar with size reduction estimates
  • Dark Theme — Professional dark-themed interface

Installation

python video_compressor.py

Dependencies auto-install on first run. Requires FFmpeg (auto-detected).

Requirements

  • Python 3.8+
  • FFmpeg
Tool Best For
VideoCrush (this repo) Compressing video files for smaller size — CRF, bitrate, and resolution controls
MediaForge Converting between formats — audio, video, and image transcoding

License

MIT License

Read on GitHub → github.com/SysAdminDoc/VideoCrush