make heavy clips feel lite.

a super simple, minimal desktop app for editing and compressing videos. no complicated menus, no confusing settings—just drag, edit, compress, and share. perfect for platforms with strict file size limits.

// download for windows ~49 MB • no signup // see all downloads
v0.2.0 Published Jan 28, 2026 View release notes →
// sample_clip.mp4
original
120 MB
compressed
18 MB
size saved
85%

perfect for discord, tiktok, instagram reels, email attachments, and messaging apps.

// why liteclip

smart editing

crop, trim, split, merge.

automatic crop detection removes black bars, plus trim, split into segments, and merge parts together. modern timeline editor with video preview.

minimal interface

no clutter, just results.

clean, simple interface with just the controls you need. set your target file size or pick a quality preset—that's it. no overwhelming options.

fast & efficient

optimized performance.

faster startup with background FFmpeg initialization, optimized trimming for quicker processing, and adaptive filtering that skips unnecessary work at high bitrates.

local & private

no uploads, ever.

everything runs on your computer. it's a real desktop app—no browser or internet connection needed.

// downloads

latest release
v0.2.0 • Jan 28, 2026
view on github →

// desktop builds

Windows 10/11
Download for Windows (Installer)
~49 MB Recommended
Installer with shortcuts and auto-updates.
Windows 10/11
Download for Windows (Portable)
~45 MB
No installation required—run directly from any folder.

// quick start

  1. download and install liteclip for your operating system.
  2. open the app—a window opens automatically.
  3. upload a video by dragging and dropping or using the file picker.
  4. edit your video: trim, split into segments, or merge parts as needed.
  5. choose your target file size or quality setting.
  6. click compress and download your new file.

// use cases

  • compress videos to fit discord's 8mb limit
  • create tiktok/instagram reels under file size restrictions
  • prepare videos for email with attachment limits
  • cut and compress large recordings for cloud storage
  • reduce video file sizes for messaging apps (whatsapp, telegram, etc.)

// faq

what is liteclip?
liteclip is a super simple, minimal desktop video editor and compressor. it's designed to be easy to use—no complicated menus or confusing settings. just edit and compress your videos quickly.
is my video uploaded anywhere?
no. all editing and compression runs locally on your device. your videos never leave your computer.
what video editing features does it have?
liteclip includes automatic crop detection to remove black bars, trim, split videos into segments, merge multiple parts back together, and a modern timeline editor with video preview. perfect for cutting and editing videos before compression.
can i choose the video quality?
yes! you can set an exact file size target, or choose from different quality options. liteclip automatically optimizes the video to meet your target size while keeping quality as high as possible. adaptive filtering adjusts based on compression intensity.
does liteclip change my original file?
never. your original video stays untouched. liteclip creates a new compressed copy.
what are the system requirements?
windows 10/11. the app works on most modern computers.
how does liteclip optimize compression?
liteclip uses smart algorithms like auto-fps selection based on bitrate budget, bitrate-aware audio with tiered caps (40/56/72/96 kbps), and adaptive filtering that skips cpu-intensive filters at high bitrates for faster processing.

// donations

liteclip is a wrapper around two amazing open-source projects: Photino.NET and FFMPEG. all donations are split 50/50 between these two projects to support their continued development.

// liteclip
super simple desktop video editor & compressor