Lightning-fast Image Compression
Heavy hero images and screenshot-heavy slide decks can bog down any launch. The Image Compress tool in Tools & News lets you dial in quality, pick the output format, and stream the optimized asset back—no queue, no email links. Because everything runs on your droplet, uploads never leave your control, making it perfect for NDA-restricted creative work.
What makes it stand out
- Adjustable quality slider ranges from gentle 95% tweaks down to punchy 10% minimalism.
- Format switching means you can compress and convert at once—handy for JPG → WEBP migrations.
- Batch-friendly UI pairs perfectly with Image Resize to prep entire campaigns in minutes.
- Ephemeral storage keeps compliance teams happy;
/tmp/<uuid>deletes itself post-download.
How to use it
- Visit
/tool/image-compress. - Drop your images (up to 30 MB each).
- Move the quality slider until the estimated output matches your goals.
- Choose “Keep original” or pick a new format.
- Hit Compress image and download the smaller file instantly.
Pro tips
- Combine this with JPG → PDF when submitting receipts or audit packages.
- Use WEBP output for marketing pages, JPG for email campaigns, and PNG for UI mock clarity.
- Keep a baseline quality (e.g., 75%) documented so your team aligns across projects.
- The share button copies the original link, making it simple to ping teammates.
FAQ
Is metadata preserved?
Yes, unless the underlying library strips unsupported EXIF fields during conversion.
Does it support animated formats?
Animated WEBP/GIF isn’t supported yet; stick to static assets for now.
Can I preview size before downloading?
The UI shows a percentage slider; for exact numbers, compare file sizes before and after download.
What about privacy?
Files live only long enough to process and stream back, then the temp directory is wiped.
Does it work on mobile data?
Yes. Uploads chunk in the browser, and FastAPI streams results back efficiently.