Frame is a native Rust desktop utility with a GPUI-CE interface that provides FFmpeg-powered video, audio, image, subtitle, and metadata conversion workflows. It runs locally on macOS, Windows, and Linux with no server-side processing or file uploads. The app offers batch conversion queues, codec-aware audio/video controls, GIF and image export, and built-in output presets for common platforms.
What it's for
Transcoding raw footage for an archiveCompressing a quick screen recordingBatch converting multiple media filesTrimming and remuxing video via stream copyCreating GIFs from videoBurning or selecting subtitle tracksPreserving, cleaning, or replacing file metadata
Features 13
- Audio conversion to MP3, M4A, WAV, or FLAC
- Batch conversion queue with add, pause, resume, retry, and remove per-file jobs
- Built-in output presets: Balanced MP4, Archive H.265, Web Share, GIF, audio-only, YouTube, TikTok/Reels, X, and Discord
- Channel selection, volume, and normalization controls for audio
- Codec-aware bitrate or quality controls for audio
- Cut / Stream Copy for fast trim and remux without re-encoding
- GIF export with palette, dithering, loop, FPS, and scaling controls
- Local-first processing with no file uploads or server-side processing
- Metadata preserve, clean, or replace options
- Progress tracking per file
- Still image export as PNG, JPG, WebP, BMP, and TIFF
- Subtitle track selection and caption burning with font, size, color, outline, and position controls
- Video re-encoding with full codec and filter controls
At a glance
open source
TypeDesktop app
DeploymentInstalled (local)
PlatformsmacOS, Windows, Linux
Forprofessionals needing granular transcoding controls, casual users
Integrations
FFmpegFFprobe
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