LocalioBCWhy we built LocalioBC: quick video preparation for the web
LocalioBC started with a practical need: quickly preparing a video for a website header. We wanted simple controls for cropping, removing audio and reducing video file size on macOS.
From our own needs to a simple tool
When building websites, we often need just a few video edits: select a short section, adjust the frame, remove sound and prepare a smaller file. We wanted those steps close at hand in one clear interface. That need became LocalioBC.
Website header videos for developers
A video for a website header or hero section needs the right crop and a sensible file size. LocalioBC helps prepare the source clip before you add it to a site: trim the duration, crop the picture, mute the audio and set compression. Developers can quickly prepare an asset and continue working on their website.
- Trim the clip. Pick the start and end on the timeline.
- Set the crop. Choose an aspect ratio or custom frame for the space on your website.
- Remove sound. The Remove audio switch excludes audio tracks from the export.
- Reduce file size. Choose a quality preset, resolution limit or target size in MB.
Reduce video file size on macOS for free
Compression is a core part of the app. For website videos, the amount of data a visitor needs to download matters. LocalioBC lets you choose quality, limit resolution and enter a target size. The estimate helps you set up an export; the final file size depends on duration, content and codec limits. The app flags targets that are too small.
Crop, trim and mute videos
Cropping the picture and trimming the duration are different edits. LocalioBC puts both beside the clip, together with audio removal and an output preview. Export MP4 or MOV with H.264 or HEVC, merge clips into one video or save them separately. It is also useful for everyday quick edits beyond web development.
Free, open source and without ads
The full direct-download edition of LocalioBC is free, with no ads, subscriptions or watermarks. Its source code is public on GitHub under the MIT license. Imported video and audio are processed locally on macOS, and editing and export work offline. Supporting development is optional.
We want LocalioBC to stay useful whenever we need a quick website header video, a silent clip or a smaller file. Simple controls for a practical task.
macOS 14 or later · Apple Silicon & Intel · Version 1.3.0