BEAU (Batch Encode Archival Utility) is a cross-platform video compression tool written in Swift 6 for macOS, iPadOS, and iOS.
It automatically finds and encodes 4K video files in a folder to reduce storage usage while maintaining high visual quality, making it ideal for creators, archivists, and anyone managing large video libraries.
- 🔍 Automatic 4K Video Detection - Scans selected folders for high-resolution video files.
- ⚙️ Batch Encoding - Encodes multiple videos in one pass.
- 🧠 Optimized Compression — Reduces storage size with minimal perceptual loss.
- 💾 Custom Output Settings — Choose codecs, bitrates, and quality levels.
- 📊 Progress Tracking — Real-time progress with percentage and ETA display.
- 📁 Smart Output Organization — Keeps original folder structure for easy access.
- ☁️ Storage Savings — Perfect for optimizing iCloud Drive, NAS, or local archives.
- 🧩 Cross-Platform — Runs natively on macOS, iPadOS, and iOS.
| Platform | Minimum Version |
|---|---|
| macOS | 14.0 (Sonoma) |
| iPadOS | 17.0 |
| iOS | 17.0 |
- Swift 6
- Xcode 16 or later
- Uses AVFoundation for media processing