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Best Video Compression Software in 2026

Video compression software helps reduce video files for storage, sharing or delivery. This list helps you compare the pricing model, code status and platform offered by each tool.

  1. 01 Any Video Converter

    It suits Windows or macOS users who need video and audio conversion alongside downloads, compression or editing.

    Free plan Windows · macOS
    9.1 Visit Specs
  2. 02 MediaCoder
    Free plan Windows · API · Self-hosted
    8.9 Visit Specs
  3. 03 FFmpeg

    FFmpeg suits people who need command-line media conversion, recording, or streaming across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · Self-hosted
    8.7 Visit Specs
  4. 04 Wondershare UniConverter
    From $3.83/mo Free trial Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    8.5 Visit Specs
  5. 05 Prism Video Converter

    It suits Windows or macOS users who need to convert batches, extract audio or make basic edits before conversion.

    From $3.33/mo Free plan Windows · macOS
    8.4 Visit Specs
  6. 06 Compressor
    From $12.99/mo Free trial macOS
    8.3 Visit Specs
  7. 07 Avidemux
    Free plan Open source Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.2 Visit Specs
  8. 08 Hybrid
    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.2 Visit Specs
  9. 09 Shutter Encoder

    It suits video editors, post-production professionals, and advanced users who want media workflows through a graphical interface.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.0 Visit Specs
  10. 10 WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro
    From $2.50/mo Free trial Windows
    7.8 Visit Specs
  11. 11 StaxRip

    It suits Windows users who need configurable video or audio encoding, batch processing, hardware encoding, or scriptable workflows.

    Free plan Windows
    7.6 Visit Specs
  12. 12 VidCoder
    Free plan Windows
    7.5 Visit Specs
  13. 13 XMedia Recode
    Free plan Windows
    7.3 Visit Specs
  14. 14 Adobe Media Encoder
    Windows · macOS
    7.1 Visit Specs
  15. 15 Leawo Video Converter

    Leawo Video Converter suits Windows and macOS users who convert, download, or extract media for varied formats and devices.

    From $2.50/mo Windows · macOS
    7.1 Visit Specs
  16. 16 VideoProc Converter AI
    From $5/mo Windows · macOS
    6.8 Visit Specs
  17. 17 Cisdem Video ConverterCisdem
    5.8 Visit Specs
  18. 18 MPEG StreamclipSquared 5
    5.5 Visit Specs
How this list is ordered. Specifiction scores each tool on how fully its maker documents it, whether its prices are published, where the research puts it, the platforms it runs on and whether it can be tried for free (how we rank). Makers can also buy a numbered place (how Specifiction is paid for).

Before choosing, check whether a free plan, free trial or open-source code fits your needs. Confirm the software supports your platform—Windows, macOS, Linux, self-hosted systems or the web—and review whether it offers a free plan, trial or open-source code.

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