PicSharp is a cross-platform desktop image compression application built for performance and flexibility.
It supports a wide range of image formats and offers both local compression and integration with TinyPNG services, allowing users to reduce file sizes while preserving visual quality. Designed with a modern interface, the application supports batch processing, automated workflows, and configurable compression settings, making it suitable for developers, designers, and anyone managing large collections of images.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- High-performance image compression with support for batch processing.
- Integration with TinyPNG service alongside fully local compression modes.
- Supports multiple formats including PNG, JPEG, WebP, AVIF, TIFF, GIF, and SVG.
- Configurable compression settings including lossy and lossless modes.
- Folder monitoring mode for automatic compression of newly added images.
- Modern graphical user interface with drag-and-drop support.
- Offline compression capability for improved privacy and reliability.
- Cross-platform support for Linux, macOS, and Windows systems.
Website: github.com/AkiraBit/PicSharp
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Developer: Akira
License: MIT License
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