8mb.local

Overview

8mb.local emerges as a powerful solution for anyone needing to compress videos efficiently while leveraging modern GPU capabilities. This self-hosted tool automatically takes files and compresses them to your desired target sizes—such as 8MB, 25MB, 50MB, or 100MB—thanks to its innovative use of GPU-accelerated encoding. With support for various encoding formats like AV1, HEVC, and H.264, it positions itself as a versatile option for users across different platforms.

Equipped with a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface along with advanced customization options, 8mb.local expertly balances simplicity and depth. Whether you’re a professional video editor or a casual user, this tool ensures that you can optimize your video files with ease and precision while providing real-time feedback throughout the compression process.

Features

• Multi-vendor GPU support: Automatically detects NVIDIA NVENC, Intel/AMD VAAPI for Linux, with seamless fallback to CPU when needed.
• Robust encoder validation: Ensures actual encoder functionality through tests, not just a general availability listing.
• Drag-and-drop UI: Easy to use interface with options for codec, container, tuning, and audio bitrate settings.
• Configurable codec visibility: Tailor your settings by enabling or disabling specific codecs in the interface.
• Resolution control: Maintain aspect ratio while setting maximum width and height for compressed videos.
• Video trimming: Offers the ability to specify exact start and end times, either in seconds or HH:MM:SS format.
• Real-time progress tracking: Stay updated with progress signals based on output size, processed time, and bitrate.
• Smart retry notifications: Receive audio and visual alerts for any auto-retry actions, keeping you informed on the status of your jobs.