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Spec score 8.2 #23 of 76 in Video Converter Software

Spec sheet

Purpose
Compressor adds custom encoding and delivery options to video projects and works with Final Cut Pro.Read 4 Oct 2026 · apple.com
Free plan
NoRead 24 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Privacy
Apple says it collects Compressor usage analytics and that users can limit some analytics collection in the app’s Privacy & Analytics settings.Read 4 Oct 2026 · apple.com
Maker
The App Store lists Apple as the developer of Compressor.Read 4 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Batch conversion
YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Batch encoding
Batch export can process hundreds of camera dailies and export multiple projects, clips, or clip ranges simultaneously.Read 4 Oct 2026 · apple.com
Captions and accessibility
It can export captions in multiple formats and embed audio descriptions in MOV, MP4, M4V, or MXF files.Read 4 Oct 2026 · apple.com
Hardware acceleration
YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
HDR and HEVC
It can preview HDR footage and export HEVC files that Apple says can be up to 40 percent smaller than H.264 videos.Read 4 Oct 2026 · apple.com
Integration
Compressor settings can be saved and accessed directly in Final Cut Pro; it also integrates with Motion according to its App Store listing.Read 4 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
iTunes Store packaging
It can assemble and validate film packages for submission to an Apple-certified iTunes Store delivery partner.Read 4 Oct 2026 · apple.com
Maximum output resolution
8kRead 24 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Output formats
It supports formats including MPEG-2, H.264, HEVC, QuickTime, and MXF.Read 4 Oct 2026 · apple.com
Performance
Apple says Compressor can encode up to 8K and uses hardware acceleration for H.264 and HEVC encoding.Read 4 Oct 2026 · apple.com
Social and device presets
Built-in presets target iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, and exports can be customized for YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Vimeo.Read 4 Oct 2026 · apple.com
Spatial video limit
Apple says Apple Immersive Video processing requires 32 GB of memory, with 64 GB recommended.Read 4 Oct 2026 · apple.com
Supported platforms
macosRead 24 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
System requirements
Compressor requires macOS 15.6 or later, 8 GB of memory, and 1.2 GB of available disk space; some features require Apple silicon.Read 4 Oct 2026 · apple.com

Plans and prices

Compressor $49.99 a month Mac-only video encoding and delivery app Read 24 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Compressor $49.99, paid once Mac-only video encoding and delivery app Read 24 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Apple Creator Studio subscription $12.99 a month New subscribers; includes Compressor and other creative apps Compressor for Mac; 30-day free trial Read 4 Oct 2026 · apple.com
Compressor (Mac App Store) $49.99, paid once One-time purchase Mac only Read 4 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

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