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QuickVid Compress

Shrink MP4 for Mail & Discord

About

QuickVid Compress is the simplest way to make a video smaller on Mac. Drop a file, pick a mode, save the result. No codec menus, no bitrate math, no learning curve.

Built for the moment you hit Discord's upload cap, iMessage refusing your video, or an email bouncing because the attachment is too big.

WHAT MAKES QUICKVID DIFFERENT

  • THREE-CLICK WORKFLOW
    Drop the video, choose a mode (Recommended, Maximum Quality, Web Optimized, Tiny), save. About 30 seconds end to end. No configuration anxiety.
  • PURPOSE-BUILT MODES
    Recommended: 30–50% smaller, virtually no quality loss — the general-purpose pick. Tiny: aim straight at messaging upload caps. Maximum Quality: archival. Web Optimized: balanced for streaming.
  • APPLE SILICON NATIVE
    Uses VideoToolbox hardware encoding. A 1-minute 4K video compresses in seconds on an M1 or later. Significantly faster than Handbrake's software encoders for the same job.
  • HEVC AND H.264
    HEVC for ~30% smaller files when your audience is on Apple devices. H.264 for universal compatibility — email, Discord, anywhere.
  • PARALLEL BATCH (Pro)
    Drop multiple files. QuickVid encodes them in parallel when your Mac has the cores. Handbrake's default queue is sequential.
  • 100% LOCAL
    No upload, no telemetry, no account. Family videos, work recordings, screen captures — none of it leaves your Mac.

WHO IS QUICKVID FOR?

  • People who hit upload limits and want a 30-second fix
  • Anyone who has opened Handbrake, seen the codec menu, and closed it again
  • Mac users on Apple Silicon who want hardware-accelerated encoding
  • Anyone who compresses video weekly but isn't a video professional

WHAT QUICKVID ISN'T

Not a replacement for Final Cut Compressor or Handbrake if you need ProRes mastering, two-pass bitrate encoding, or AV1 output. Different tools for different jobs.

PRICING

One-off use with the Recommended mode is included at no additional purchase. One-time Pro unlock adds all four modes, parallel batch, and custom output directories. Never a subscription.

FEEDBACK

Made by Peter Zhang. Every email at obeliskclubclub@gmail.com is read personally. Need a format we don't support? Tell us.

Learn more: obelisk.club/quickvid-compress

Core Capabilities

Smart Compression

Three modes — Recommended (HEVC, 30–60% savings), High Compression (50–70% savings), and Compatible (H.264, best sharing support). Users on the base tier get unlimited Recommended mode.

Drag & Drop Workflow

Drop video files or entire folders onto the window. Metadata loads instantly — resolution, duration, codec, and frame rate are all shown before compression.

Batch Processing

Queue multiple videos and compress them all with one click. Pro users can process entire libraries with a single batch operation.

Before/After Results

See exactly what changed — original vs compressed size, codec, bitrate, and resolution in a clear comparison card. Open output in Finder with one click.

Interface

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