Who is it for?
- Useful for Mac users who want to shrink a video before sharing it.
- Useful when new files dropped into a folder should be compressed automatically with the watch-folder feature.
Dinky — Video Compression
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Dinky is a free, open-source macOS app that shrinks videos, images, audio files and PDFs; for this catalog entry its video compression is what matters.
Why it fits
| Good to know | Desktop |
|---|---|
| Free output | Yes |
| No account needed | — |
| No watermark | — |
| Works offline | — |
| Batch processing | Yes |
| Content language | — |
— Unverified conditions. Official documentation reviewed. The app itself has not been hands-on tested. Matches only documented content-language support, not interface language.
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Getting started
- Download the app from the official page or GitHub releases; it needs an Apple Silicon Mac running macOS 15 Sequoia or later.
- Drag your video into Dinky and choose a quality preset, plus the optional frame-rate cap if you want one.
- Open the exported MP4, check picture and sound, and only then decide whether to keep the original.
Decision points
- If you need Windows, Linux, iPhone or an install-free browser tool, this entry does not fit; the official page shows only an Apple Silicon macOS app.
- If you need the command-line tool or the local API, check the Pro terms first; the official page lists them for Pro users.
Limits
- It runs only on Apple Silicon Macs with macOS 15 Sequoia or later, so Intel Macs and older macOS versions do not meet the stated requirement.
- Pro pricing and scope are not described in the sources reviewed; check the current terms before relying on the command line or API.
- Compression can reduce quality; review the exported video before sharing it.
Frequently asked questions
Does Dinky compress only videos?
No. The official page says it shrinks images, videos, audio and PDFs; this entry is listed for its video compression.
Is Dinky free?
The official page says it is free and open source, and the GitHub page lists an MIT license. The command line and local API are described as being for Pro users, so check current terms.
Can I use Dinky on Windows?
The official page shows no Windows version; it presents Dinky as an Apple Silicon macOS app.