Linux · Audio, Video & Music
Constrict
Compress videos to target sizes
by Wartybix
Official site: flathub.org
About Constrict
Constrict compresses your videos to your chosen file size — useful for uploading to services with specific file size limits.
No more relying on online services for video compression, or the manual trial-and-error of re-encoding at various bitrates yourself.
Features include:
An intuitive, easy to use interface.
Automatic calculation of average bitrate (ABR), resolution, framerate, and audio quality each video is re-encoded
with to meet the target file size.
Bulk compression of multiple videos to one output directory.
Customization of framerate limits, to ensure a clearer or smoother image.
A choice of codecs to encode output files with, including H.264, HEVC, AV1, and VP9.
The app attempts to retain as much audiovisual quality as possible for the file size given.
However, extremely steep reductions in file size can cause significant loss of quality in the output file,
and sometimes compression may not be possible at all. All processing is done locally — and as such,
compression speeds are only as fast as your hardware allows.
How to install Constrict
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub io.github.wartybix.Constrict
- Open Constrict once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Constrict free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Constrict is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Constrict from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub io.github.wartybix.Constrict. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Constrict safe?
Constrict downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.