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VideoCull is free and open source. It is available through Microsoft Store or as a direct Windows installer. Both editions include FFmpeg and FFprobe, use the same core features, and share your VideoCull profile and default cache.

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Install from Microsoft Store

Get VideoCull from MicrosoftGet VideoCull from Microsoft Open VideoCull from the Store badge and follow the installation prompt. Microsoft Store manages later updates.

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Install directly from GitHub

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Download the latest installer

Open the GitHub Releases page and download VideoCull.Setup.<version>.exe from the latest release.
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Run the installer

Double-click the downloaded .exe file and choose your install location and shortcut options.
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Handle the SmartScreen prompt

The direct installer is not code-signed yet, so Windows may show a SmartScreen warning. If you downloaded it from the official GitHub repository, click More info, then Run anyway to proceed.
4

Launch VideoCull

Start the app from the Start Menu or the desktop shortcut created by the installer.

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System requirements

  • VideoCull requires 64-bit Windows 10 version 22H2 (build 19045) or Windows 11. The Microsoft Store edition enforces this minimum.
  • The direct installer installs per user, not system-wide, and does not require administrator rights.
  • Windows is the primary supported platform.
  • End users do not need Node.js.
  • FFmpeg and FFprobe are bundled with the app.

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Updates and shared data

  • Microsoft Store installs and updates the Store edition.
  • The direct-download edition checks GitHub Releases when automatic update checks are enabled. It asks before installing a downloaded update.
  • Both editions use %APPDATA%\VideoCull for settings, review decisions, databases, and the default thumbnail cache.
  • Only run one edition at a time. VideoCull blocks a second packaged edition from opening the shared profile concurrently.
  • Keep both editions updated before switching between them. After confirming the Store edition works, you can remove the direct installation without deleting the shared profile or cache.
  • Updating from v2.2.0 renames the old %APPDATA%\video-cull profile to %APPDATA%\VideoCull. If Windows cannot rename it, VideoCull uses the old profile for that launch and tries again next time. If both folders already exist, VideoCull uses %APPDATA%\VideoCull and leaves both untouched. You may need to re-pin the renamed app on the taskbar.
The direct installer creates Start Menu and Desktop shortcuts named VideoCull. The Store edition uses the shortcuts managed by Windows.
Resetting or uninstalling the Store package does not remove the shared profile or default cache. Custom central, per-drive, and distributed caches also remain user-managed.
Last modified on October 4, 2026