Handbrace - Compress Factory
What is Handbrace?
Compresses photos, videos, audio and documents in batches, then lets you keep or share the smaller copies.
Handbrace - Compress Factory is a free utility for reducing the file size of photos, videos, audio and documents, including multiple files in one batch. It shows original size, compressed size and percentage reduced, and offers PDF compression with optional OCR and lossless GZIP for readable files. Compression and OCR run on the device.
Pricing. Handbrace is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Shrinking many photos or videos before sharing
- Making large PDFs smaller while keeping a searchable text layer
- Compressing text, logs or spreadsheets with lossless GZIP
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Why this app is in F tier
F tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Handbrace scores 34 out of 100: rating 0, rating count 0, App Store search rank 35, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged and F tier follows from that score within this list.
Description
Large files taking up space or making sharing difficult? File Compressor: Smart Batch helps you reduce file size for photos, videos, audio and documents in one batch.
Select your files, choose a compression level and review the results. See the original size, compressed size and percentage reduced, then save or share the files you need.
- Compress multiple files
Select several files from a thumbnail grid and process them together. Filter by file type, search by name, and sort by largest, newest or name to find where to start.
- Photo and video compression
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Make supported photos and videos smaller with quality and size controls. Choose a preset or adjust the available image quality, video resolution and codec settings for your device.
- PDF compression with optional OCR
Create a smaller PDF by converting its pages to compressed images and rebuilding the document. Enable OCR to add recognized text for search and copying. This mode keeps the original file; interactive forms, links and digital signatures are not preserved. Results depend on the document and selected quality.
- Audio and documents
Compress supported audio to M4A/AAC. Use lossless GZIP compression for documents and other readable files, including text, spreadsheets, logs and backups. GZIP creates individual .gz files that need to be extracted before opening.
- Understand your storage
See total, used and available device storage, with a color breakdown of accessible file types. Find large files and enable low-storage reminders to help you decide what to review next.
- Review, keep and share
Keep compressed copies separately, or choose to replace eligible originals after confirmation. View results in a history organized by batch, rename groups, reopen files and share one file or several together.
- Process files on your device
Compression and OCR process file contents on your device. A dark interface, compact grids and layouts that adapt to phones and tablets keep your files easy to browse.
Compression results vary by file, settings and device support. The app keeps a compressed output only when it is smaller than the source. Creating a compressed copy alone does not free device storage while the original remains.
Choose your files. Compare the results. Share smaller copies.
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Questions about Handbrace
Does compressing a file free up storage on my device?
Not while the original remains. The listing says creating a compressed copy alone does not free device storage; originals can be replaced only after confirmation for eligible files.
Will PDF compression keep forms, links and signatures?
No. The listing says interactive forms, links and digital signatures are not preserved in PDF compression mode, and results depend on the document and selected quality.
Do I need to extract files after GZIP compression?
Yes. The listing says GZIP creates individual.gz files that need to be extracted before opening.
Is Handbrace free?
Handbrace is free to download, with in-app purchases.
Is Handbrace right for me?
Handbrace is built for shrinking many photos or videos before sharing, making large PDFs smaller while keeping a searchable text layer, compressing text, logs or spreadsheets with lossless GZIP. It sits in the media compression list on AppTierList.
Is Handbrace worth it?
Handbrace is F tier, ranked #10 of 10 media compression apps with a score of 34 out of 100. 9 apps rank above it in the same list.
How does Handbrace compare to Media - Mint?
Handbrace is F tier at 34; Media - Mint is F tier at 37. Media - Mint ranks higher. Handbrace is free to download, with in-app purchases, Media - Mint is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Handbrace updated?
Handbrace was last updated on 2026-09-25, 50 days ago.
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Ranking
- Lists
- Media Compression (F tier, #10) · File Compression (F tier, #13)
- Tier
- F (Avoid)
- Score
- 34 / 100
- Rank in list
- #10 of 10
- Ranking certainty
- early: few ratings or search ranks so far
Ratings
- App Store rating
- not yet rated
- Ratings
- 0
App
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store category
- Utilities
- Current version
- (50 days ago)
- Size
- 44 MB
- Requires
- iOS 13.0 or later
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 12
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
Links
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- not verified
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · ranking