# Video Squishy

> Batch video compression utility to reduce file size and save storage. (iPhone/iPad app by Dominic Manley.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-squishy/id577098361 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dominic Manley](https://appshunter.io/developer/337417596)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-11-14
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-squishy/id577098361/reviews.md

## What is Video Squishy?

Video Squishy is a video compression utility. It re-encodes videos recorded by your device into smaller files by reducing their size and/or quality. Unlike other apps, it can queue up videos and compress them in batch.

By compressing your videos you can save precious memory on your device and/or significantly speed up upload times when sharing them online.

The way it works:

1. Select one or more videos from your library's camera roll (or other album) to add to the video queue.

2. Configure the compression settings (output size, video bitrate, audio quality, ...) or select an easy preset that matches your purpose.

3. Tap "Squish" and leave Video Squishy to re-encode the video queue. It will save the new compressed versions back to your camera roll.

4. Use whichever app you like to share the squished videos online and/or delete the originals to free up space.

Note 1: Video Squishy focuses on the task of compressing videos in batch. It does not let you upload or share them. You should use other apps for that.

Note 2: Video Squishy only works with videos natively supported by Apple devices (such as those recorded on the device itself). It will not handle files such as .avi, .mkv files or any with DRM protection (e.g. iTunes purchases).

For more info, feature requests and support, please visit https://apps.dominicmanley.com/frosty-badger/video-squishy/, follow us on Twitter @dominicwa, or contact us at dominic@dominicmanley.com.

## Key features

- Batch video compression
- Reduce video file size
- Save device memory
- Speed up uploads
- Customizable compression settings
- Easy presets

## Recent user reviews (10 of 34)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-squishy/id577098361/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app

*2024-03-18*

Been looking for a proper bit rate compressor. This app is great. No fuss.

### 3/5 — Was great

*2019-08-14*

I have used this for years with no problems.  Now after new iPhone 8+ and iPad mini 5 upgrade it freezes saying no access to photo library — check settings .  It does not appear in settings so can’t give access.  Please fix.

**Developer response:** Hi, apologies for the issue. The 2.9.1 update should fix things for newer versions of iOS and newer devices. Please reach out to me via the in-app support if you have any further problems.

### 1/5 — Desperately needs an update!

*2019-05-08, version 2.9*

I’ve used this app for years and it’s been great when it worked! It filled a big gap in the iOS ecosystem, which was a proper video compressor/re-encoder app. 
However, these days, it’s completely broken on newer devices & OS versions. It’s an absolute shame, considering there’s STILL not much available that had this level of control. It’s been 4 years since the last update, unfortunately, so I’m not very hopeful...

**Developer response:** Hi, really sorry for the issues, especially as you were finding the app so useful. The 2.9.1 update should fix things for newer versions of iOS and newer devices. Please reach out to me via the in-app support if you have any further problems.

### 5/5 — Does what it says perfectly.

*2017-10-28*

I hope the dev hasn't abandoned it. It's a fantastic app, and it would be great to see it continue.

**Developer response:** Thanks for the kind words. I went off the radar for a while but I've just released 2.9.1 and will try keep things updated a bit more regularly from now on!

### 1/5 — Useless

*2015-11-23, version 2.9*

This app does not work. After compressing the video it never gets sent to the appropriate library. There is no way to send the videos after compressing them, which is after all the entire reason for compressing them. I gave one star because zero wasn't an option!

**Developer response:** Hi there. Please reach out to me via the in-app support if you're still having issues. Videos should save back to your photo library and from there you can share them using the Photos app. To date, I've kept Video Squishy focused on the squishing bit more than other functionality such as sharing... I'll consider adding it in the future. Thanks.

### 5/5 — Perfect!

*2015-05-23, version 2.9*

If you want to manipulate video, this app is a must. Native resolutions are fine but bit rates are not. It is absolutely necessary to use this app first, if you want smooth reverse or frame by frame playback with some of the more high-powered video players in the App Store. Just use the default parameters with 720x480 it's perfect! High definition video works great as well. Thanks Devs!

### 5/5 — Works well, clear UI

*2015-03-28*

I used it to crudely upscale a video to preserve a weird res that got encoded horridly to 240P by youtube. Used this app to upscale to an HD res and all is well!

### 4/5 — I like it a lot

*2014-12-29*

It does what it says without issues, don't know what some of the other reviewers are on about. No other app does queueing at the moment and options are very good. Only thing I found a bit of a pain is not having an easy way getting rid of original videos, took me a while to figure out which is which to delete the right ones.

### 5/5 — Great app to save memory

*2014-10-14, version 2.05*

I've been using the app for a while now and can't figure out why I got such a poor review by the previous person. The app works well and has Compress videos as expected. One feature I would like to see his ability to delete the large videos from my iphone. I also got the app for my kids so that they cannot reduce the size of their videos.

### 5/5 — Brilliant, straightforward video compression

*2014-08-10*

Super-useful, fast and easy way to compress videos prior to uploading to dropbox.

## Frequently asked questions about Video Squishy

### What does Video Squishy do?

Video Squishy is a utility app designed to re-encode videos from your device into smaller files. It achieves this by reducing their size and/or quality, which helps save precious memory on your device and can significantly speed up upload times when sharing them online.

### How does batch compression work?

You can select one or more videos from your library to add to a queue. Then, you configure compression settings or choose a preset, and tap 'Squish'. The app will then re-encode all videos in the queue, saving the compressed versions back to your camera roll.

### What are the supported video formats?

Video Squishy only works with videos natively supported by Apple devices, such as those recorded on the device itself. It does not handle files like .avi, .mkv, or any with DRM protection, such as iTunes purchases.

### Does this app allow uploading or sharing videos?

No, Video Squishy focuses solely on the task of compressing videos in batch. It does not have features for uploading or sharing videos directly. You will need to use other applications for those functions after compressing your videos.

### Is Video Squishy free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app is not free. It operates on a paid monetization model, meaning an upfront purchase is required to use its features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.9.1 — 2021-11-01

Updates in 2.9.1:

- Updated the app so it functions and looks better on modern devices.
- Updated the support links/contacts.
- Various bug fixes.

To reduce library scan times, consider limiting Video Squishy's access to just a few videos (rather than all of them) in your Photo Library.

Note: iOS 13.0 or above is required for this version and all future versions of Video Squishy.

### 2.9 — 2015-01-22

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Updates in 2.9:

- Retina HD resolutions for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
- Custom width and height for videos. (Useful for squishing square formats e.g. Vine, Instagram.)
- Custom video and audio bitrates.
- Landscape support for iPhones.
- Improved memory utilisation and (slightly) faster library scanning. *
- Other UI tweaks and fixes.

* We know it's currently a bit slow waiting for library scans. Work is in progress on a much faster scanning routine which will be available in a future update.

** Better workflows are also in the works that will make it easier to identify squished videos and remove originals.

Note: iOS 7.0 or above is required for this version and all future versions of Video Squishy.

Thanks everyone for your support and keep the feedback coming (support@frostybadger.com or @frostybadger). Also, please consider leaving us a review - it really helps.

### 2.06 — 2014-11-17

Updates in 2.06:

- Fixed: a nasty thumbnail bug causing crashes with certain videos.
- Fixed: certain iOS8 quirky behaviours.
- Fixed: percentage progress counter no longer counts to 200% or 400% when squishing videos with higher FPS (slow motion).

More updates for iPhone 6/6+ (screens) and iOS 8 on the way soon.

### 2.05 — 2014-07-09

Updates in 2.05:

A gremlin crept into the 2.04 update at the very last minute and sent the iPhone version all skewy. This quick fix should return things to normal again.

Updates in 2.04:

- Fixed: certain videos causing the app to crash when refreshing the video library list.
- Fixed: the iPad version now retains metadata when set too.
- Added: pull to refresh.

Please keep submitting crash logs so we can fix bugs.

### 2.04 — 2014-07-07

Updates in 2.04:

- Fixed: certain videos causing the app to crash when refreshing the video library list.
- Fixed: the iPad version now retains metadata when set too.
- Added: pull to refresh.

Please keep submitting crash logs so we can fix any bugs.

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