# VideoLighter

> VideoLighter is a desktop video and image compression tool built by Smileon Labs. It uses SVT-AV1 and VP9 next-generation codec engines to reduce file sizes by up to 80% with no visible quality loss. Everything runs 100% offline on the user's computer — no files are ever uploaded to any server.

## Key Features
- SVT-AV1 and VP9 next-gen codec compression engines
- Subjective Visual Quality (VQ) optimization — human-vision-centric, not just mathematical
- 10-bit HDR color preservation for iPhone and Samsung videos (no color washout)
- 3 Golden Presets: Best Quality (archival), Balanced (SNS/web), Smallest Size (mobile sharing)
- 100% offline processing — videos never leave your computer
- GPS and metadata removal for privacy protection
- Smart parallel processing for multiple videos simultaneously
- Image compression support (JPG, PNG, WEBP)
- Modern desktop UI built with Tauri (Rust + React)

## How It Compares
- vs HandBrake: VideoLighter offers simpler one-click presets, 10-bit HDR preservation, and GPS metadata removal. HandBrake requires manual configuration for optimal results.
- vs Online tools (VEED, Clipchamp): VideoLighter processes everything offline — no file uploads, no privacy risk, no file size limits.
- vs VideoProc: VideoLighter uses open-source SVT-AV1/VP9 codecs and focuses on perceptual quality optimization.

## Pricing
- Free: 3 video compressions + 20 image compressions per day
- 1 Month Unlimited: $3.99 (one-time, not a subscription)
- Lifetime Pass: $14.99 (one-time purchase, permanent access)

## Platform Support
- Windows 10/11
- macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel)

## Technical Details
- Core Engine: FFmpeg with SVT-AV1 and VP9
- Framework: Tauri v2 (Rust backend + React frontend)
- Compression: Up to 80% file size reduction with SSIM 0.97+ quality
- HDR: Full 10-bit color pipeline support
- Privacy: All processing local, optional metadata stripping

## Use Cases
- Reducing iPhone/Samsung 4K video file sizes for sharing via messaging apps
- Archiving family videos and memories without losing quality
- Freeing up storage space on computers and external drives
- Preparing videos for social media upload (Instagram, YouTube, TikTok)
- Content creators managing large video libraries
- Privacy-conscious users who don't want to upload videos to cloud services

## Links
- Website: https://videolighter.smileon.app
- GitHub: https://github.com/SmileonLabs/VideoLighter
- Contact: contact@smileon.app

## About Smileon Labs
Smileon Labs is an independent software company focused on building privacy-first desktop tools. VideoLighter is their flagship product, launched in 2026.