Compressor

7.7easy start · #12 of 76
in Video Converter Software

Free to practise onnot on record
Free trialyes
Well documentedyes
Runs where you worknot on record

Runs on Mac. Paid plans from $12.99/mo.

Compressor is ranked #12 of 76 in video converter software on The Geeks Club. It runs on macOS. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $12.99/mo.

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Compressor $49.99/mo Mac-only video encoding and delivery app apps.apple.com · 24 Sept 2026

Compressor $49.99 once Mac-only video encoding and delivery app apps.apple.com · 24 Sept 2026

Apple Creator Studio subscription $12.99/mo New subscribers; includes Compressor and other creative apps Compressor for Mac; 30-day free trial apple.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compressor (Mac App Store) $49.99 once One-time purchase Mac only apps.apple.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on video converter software

Free plan: No
Supported platforms: macos
Output formats: MPEG-2, H.264, HEVC, QuickTime, MXF
Batch conversion: Yes
Hardware acceleration: Yes
Maximum output resolution: 8k

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The record

Purpose: Compressor adds custom encoding and delivery options to video projects and works with Final Cut Pro.
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.
Captions and accessibility: It can export captions in multiple formats and embed audio descriptions in MOV, MP4, M4V, or MXF files.
Batch encoding: Batch export can process hundreds of camera dailies and export multiple projects, clips, or clip ranges simultaneously.
Social and device presets: Built-in presets target iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, and exports can be customized for YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Vimeo.
Performance: Apple says Compressor can encode up to 8K and uses hardware acceleration for H.264 and HEVC encoding.
Integration: Compressor settings can be saved and accessed directly in Final Cut Pro; it also integrates with Motion according to its App Store listing.
iTunes Store packaging: It can assemble and validate film packages for submission to an Apple-certified iTunes Store delivery partner.
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.
Spatial video limit: Apple says Apple Immersive Video processing requires 32 GB of memory, with 64 GB recommended.
Privacy: Apple says it collects Compressor usage analytics and that users can limit some analytics collection in the app’s Privacy & Analytics settings.
Maker: The App Store lists Apple as the developer of Compressor.
Price from: $12.99/mo

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Sources

apple.com/final-cut-pro/· checked 4 Oct 2026
apps.apple.com/us/app/compressor/id424390742· checked 4 Oct 2026
apple.com/legal/privacy/data/en/compressor/· checked 4 Oct 2026