Free Batch Video Compressor

Considering the amount of data they need to store, it does not come as a surprise that digital video files can have enormous sizes and take a lot of space on your computer. Not only are very large files impossible to upload on your blog or YouTube, but it can also slow download times if you host it on a site.

Free Batch Video Compressor is a light piece of software that enables you to shrink the sizes of videos without losing the codec data stored and maintaining the quality of the original file.

The setup is simple, uneventful and does not require special attention on your part, as all you need to do is follow the generic step you probably got used to by now. The program comes with an outdated GUI and uses an unappealing color palette.

Nevertheless, the interface is not overly complicated and provides you with tips regarding the usage, so first-time users are unlikely to encounter issues navigating. You should know that the app works with multiple file formats, including but not limited to DV, MXF, OGG, WEBM, RMVB, AVI, MOV, FLV and F4V, for instance.

Functionality-wise, the application is as simple to use as it looks. You can add any amount of videos that you want to shrink, select the output folder and hit the Start button to start processing. The app enables you to preview the batch compression progress for an individual file or the entire project.

It is necessary to mention that the program does not come with extensive configuration options and that the settings are quite rudimentary. It would have been useful if the app allowed you to select the output format as well as the codec you want to use for compression. On a side note, the app generates MP4 format with an H.264 video and AAC audio codec.

In the eventuality that you are looking for a very simple tool to shrink your clips so you can seamlessly share them with your family, friends or on the Internet, then perhaps Free Batch Video Compressor might come in handy.