CompressorX

✨ Completed

A fast, lightweight desktop video compressor built with Tauri, Rust, and TypeScript.

Duration

3 days

Stack

6 Tech

CompressorX preview

Project Overview

CompressorX is a cross-platform desktop application designed to simplify video compression. Built using Tauri (Rust) and a TypeScript + Tailwind CSS frontend, it delivers high performance and a smooth user experience—without requiring any command-line knowledge or internet access.

The app runs entirely offline, leveraging FFmpeg under the hood via Rust bindings. It supports drag-and-drop input, real-time compression stats, resolution and bitrate customization, and a clean, dark-themed interface. I built it to solve my own media compression workflow while exploring desktop development with Tauri.

Instead of relying on web-based compressors or bloated tools, CompressorX offers a native experience with minimal overhead. Every aspect of the compression pipeline, from file handling to FFmpeg invocation, is handled locally through Rust—ensuring speed, efficiency, and user control.

Key Features

🎥 Drag & Drop video support

📊 Real-time progress tracking

🎯 Resolution presets (Original, 720p, 480p, 360p)

⚙️ Advanced settings (bitrate, buffer size)

🌙 Modern dark-themed UI

📈 Detailed compression stats

📁 One-click access to output files

🦀 Built entirely in Rust for performance

🎬 Bundled with FFmpeg (no external installs)

💻 Runs offline — currently Windows-only (x64)

Challenges

Bridging Rust with frontend TypeScript using Tauri

Integrating FFmpeg with native Rust bindings

Designing a clean and intuitive UI for technical users

Handling cross-platform desktop packaging and testing

Ensuring fast local-only performance without bloat

Key Learnings

Cross-platform desktop development with Tauri

Rust's system-level performance and safety advantages

Tailwind + TypeScript workflow for desktop UIs

Working with FFmpeg programmatically

Binary integration and local processing pipelines

Clear technical documentation for user onboarding

Tech Stack

RustTauriTypeScriptTailwind CSSHTMLFFmpeg

Timeline

Started

April 18, 2025

Completed

April 21, 2025

Total Duration

3 days

Team

Solo Project