Smolr

What it does

Smolr is a free, open-source macOS app that compresses and converts images to modern formats like WebP, AVIF, and JPEG XL. - Compress images with quality control - Convert to WebP, AVIF, JPEG XL from PNG, JPEG, GIF, WebP, AVIF, JPEG XL - Batch process multiple files at once - Quality slider for precise control (50-100%) - Strips metadata to reduce file size - 100% local processing - No subscriptions, no ads, no tracking - Open source - Simple drag & drop interface

Free, open-source macOS app to compress and convert images. Supports modern formats like WebP, AVIF, and JPEG XL. All processing happens locally on your Mac. No upload required.

For some things, smaller is better... or so I've been told... Smolr is a small tool that let you convert and optimize your image files to make them smaller and more usable. Nothing more. Convert images to your preferred format and optimise their size at the same time. Choose between lossless conversion or controlled quality reduction with optimization profiles. Convert multiple image files at once using the same output settings. Set default settings, add a custom suffix and select an optimization profile to match your needs. Fully open source , no required payment. Support is optional. Smolr is free but support goes a long way keeping small projects maintained and growing. If you have any…from smolr.io

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