Building ImgZilla — an offline macOS image compressor. In-place compression, visually lossless, no uploads.

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<h3>ImgZilla is a powerful and efficient local image compression tool designed for Mac users. It offers robust features to significantly reduce image file sizes, with potential reductions of up to 90%. The tool prioritizes user privacy by processing all images locally on your Mac, ensuring that no data is uploaded to the cloud. For added security and peace of mind, ImgZilla automatically backs up original images to the trash, making them easily recoverable.</h3><ul><li>High Compression Ratio: Achieve significant file size reductions, with an average compression rate often exceeding 50% and a maximum of over 90%, while maintaining excellent image quality.</li><li>Local Processing: All compression operations are performed locally on your Mac, guaranteeing privacy and security for sensitive image assets.</li><li>Batch Processing: Efficiently compress multiple images or entire folders with a simple drag-and-drop interface. Multi-threaded processing ensures quick completion even for large batches.</li><li>Wide Format Support: Supports a comprehensive range of mainstream image formats including JPG, PNG, GIF, SVG, HEIC/HEIF, WebP, and AVIF.</li><li>Original Image Backup: Optionally back up original images to the trash, allowing for easy recovery and eliminating the risk of accidental data loss.</li><li>Visual Comparison: A built-in image comparison tool allows for intuitive side-by-side viewing of compressed and original images, with zoom and pan capabilities.</li><li>Metadata Options: Choose to retain or remove EXIF metadata to further optimize file size.</li><li>Multi-language Support: Offers a user-friendly experience with support for 19 different languages.</li><li>Flexible Pricing: Provides a daily free quota, with options for both one-time purchase and subscription models to suit various usage needs.</li></ul>