VMAF GUI for macOS
Visual VMAF Analysis for Real Encoding Work
VMAF is one of the most useful ways to compare source and encoded video quality. But the usual workflow still means shell commands, logs, and too much manual interpretation.
Run quality analysis with Video Commander, a native macOS desktop app for comparing encodes, spotting regressions, and understanding where quality drops happen.
Native macOS. Built for Quality Analysis.
- Apple Silicon optimized
- Offline-first — no cloud uploads
- No telemetry
- Built for large local media files
- Built by a professional media engineer
More Than a Single Score
Average VMAF is useful, but it doesn't tell you where an encode fails. Video Commander adds a timeline view so you can inspect per-frame or per-segment quality changes across the file and catch trouble spots faster.
- Compare source and encoded files without building custom scripts
- See quality dips instead of reading raw logs
- Use visual analysis during codec tuning and bitrate ladder work
- Speed up debugging for delivery and streaming workflows
VMAF GUI vs Traditional CLI Workflow
| Task | Terminal Workflow | Video Commander |
|---|---|---|
| Compare source vs encode | Hand-written ffmpeg/libvmaf command | Guided analysis workflow |
| Find quality drops | Parse logs or CSV output | Timeline graph with visible dips |
| Validate encode decisions | Manual iteration | Faster compare-and-adjust loop |
| Share results with teammates | Explain raw terminal output | Readable visual interface |
You still get VMAF-backed analysis. You just stop fighting the workflow around it.
Download a VMAF GUI for macOS
Video Commander runs locally on macOS and supports Apple Silicon and Intel.
Download the Latest VersionWindows and Linux support coming soon.