Leonardo is a simple, fast media conversion app for Linux that lets you convert videos for tools like DaVinci Resolve — without memorizing FFmpeg commands.
⭐ If you find Leonardo useful, consider starring the project!
🎬 Convert videos for DaVinci Resolve on Linux in seconds — no terminal required.
Leonardo has been featured on LinuxLinks:
🔗 https://www.linuxlinks.com/leonardo-media-conversion-application/
LinuxLinks is a well-known Linux resource site that highlights useful open-source software and developer projects.
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- Audio and video conversion
- Clean desktop interface
- Linux AppImage distribution (no install required)
- Cross-platform (Linux, Windows planned, macOS planned)
Leonardo requires FFmpeg to be installed on your system.
Arch / Garuda: sudo pacman -S ffmpeg
Ubuntu / Debian: sudo apt install ffmpeg
Fedora: sudo dnf install ffmpeg
- Added optional donation support (non-intrusive, one-time prompt)
- Improved release packaging and reliability
- Fixed resource handling (icons, help system now fully bundled)
- Fixed TikTok 9:16 formatting issue
- Small fix for those installing on Fedora - checks for missing libraries
- Java/Eclipse rewrite of Leonardo
- Packaged as AppImage for Linux
- Improved FFmpeg integration
- Fixed GNOME icon issues
- Added GitHub link in menu
- Updated help system
Download the latest release below (AppImage + JAR).
Remember — at Bytes, Bread, and Barbecue we keep your code crispy and your files smokin’ hot.
- Download the AppImage
- Make executable: chmod +x Leonardo-*.AppImage
- Run: ./Leonardo-*.AppImage
✅ Runs on most Linux systems — no install required (AppImage)
Leonardo can also be run on Windows, macOS, or Linux using Java:
java -jar Leonardo-*.jar
Requires Java 17+
If the AppImage doesn’t start, your system may be missing FUSE.
Fix (quick):
Fedora:
sudo dnf install fuse fuse-libs
Ubuntu / Mint:
sudo apt install libfuse2
Arch:
sudo pacman -S fuse2
👉 After installing, try launching again.
Leonardo is free to use. If Leonardo saves you time or simplifies your workflow, consider supporting development:
Your support helps keep the code crispy and the files smokin’ hot.
This project is licensed under the MIT License.