Shrinkpad

About Shrinkpad

Shrinkpad is a game-changing desktop application for macOS that redefines media optimization by delivering powerful, batch compression for images and videos directly on your device. It is engineered for photographers, designers, content creators, and developers who are tired of bloated files consuming precious storage and slowing down workflows. The core value proposition is transformative: reclaim gigabytes of space and hours of time without ever compromising on privacy or quality. By leveraging native macOS frameworks, Shrinkpad processes hundreds, even thousands, of files locally in seconds—no internet connection, cloud uploads, or server waits required. It intelligently handles over 50 formats, from common JPGs and PNGs to professional RAW files and 4K videos, applying optimal compression that can reduce file sizes by up to 90% while preserving visual integrity. This isn't just another compression tool; it's a complete, privacy-first asset optimization engine built for the modern creative professional.

Features of Shrinkpad

Lightning-Fast Local Processing

Shrinkpad is engineered for speed and privacy, performing all compression directly on your Mac using multi-threaded processing optimized for Apple Silicon. This means your sensitive photos and videos never leave your device, ensuring complete data security and eliminating dependency on internet bandwidth or cloud servers. You can process massive batches of files in minutes, not hours, with the confidence that your assets remain entirely under your control.

Intelligent Batch & Folder Mode

Stop processing files individually. Shrinkpad's revolutionary Folder Mode allows you to drag and drop an entire directory, where it automatically detects and queues all supported media files—ignoring non-media items. It seamlessly processes mixed batches of images and videos together, applying the perfect settings for each file type. This feature unlocks the potential to optimize entire project libraries with a single action, saving immeasurable time.

Advanced Format Support & Quality Control

With support for over 50 formats including JPG, PNG, HEIC, WebP, AVIF, MP4, and MOV, Shrinkpad eliminates format conversion headaches. It offers deep customization: choose from smart presets or manually fine-tune compression settings, set output formats, create custom file naming patterns, and choose to preserve or strip metadata. The auto-quality feature analyzes visual complexity to apply the ideal compression ratio without introducing artifacts.

Robust Workflow for Professionals

Built for heavy-duty use, Shrinkpad handles unlimited batch processing without crashing. It includes power features like automatic renaming, subfolder preservation, and the ability to process files of any size. This transforms tedious post-export workflows from tools like Figma or Photoshop, allowing you to export assets at high resolution and let Shrinkpad handle bulk optimization and organization efficiently.

Use Cases of Shrinkpad

Optimizing Web and App Assets

Developers and web designers can drastically reduce application bundle sizes and improve website load times by batch-compressing all interface images, icons, and promotional videos. Shrinkpad's efficient compression leads to faster Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) scores and a smoother user experience, directly impacting performance metrics and SEO without sacrificing visual quality.

Managing Photographer and Creator Libraries

Photographers and content creators drowning in large RAW files, HEIC images, and 4K video footage can use Shrinkpad to reclaim terabytes of storage. By compressing entire shoots or content batches locally, they maintain full-quality masters while creating optimized versions for client delivery, portfolio sites, or cloud backup, all while ensuring their work never leaves their secure machine.

Streamlining Agency and Team Workflows

Creative agencies and small studios can standardize their asset delivery process. Team members can drop project folders into Shrinkpad to uniformly compress and rename files before sending them to clients or uploading to content management systems. This ensures consistent file sizes, formats, and naming conventions across all team output, improving professionalism and efficiency.

Preparing Presentations and Documents

Professionals who need to embed high-resolution images and videos into Keynote presentations, PDF reports, or email newsletters can use Shrinkpad to prevent bloated file sizes. Compressing media in bulk ensures documents are easy to share and deliver quickly, while keeping the visual impact intact for a polished final product.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Shrinkpad for free?

Yes, Shrinkpad offers a Free Starter plan that includes standard compression for common formats like JPG and PNG, with a limit of 10 files per batch and a maximum 1GB file size. This is perfect for trying out the core functionality. For unlimited batch processing, support for all formats (including RAW and video), and no file size limits, you can upgrade to the Personal or Team plans.

What file formats does Shrinkpad support?

Shrinkpad supports a wide range of over 50 image and video formats natively. This includes common image formats like JPG, PNG, HEIC, WebP, and AVIF, professional RAW files, and major video formats like MP4 and MOV. You can drag and drop these files directly without needing to convert them first.

Does Shrinkpad support video compression?

Absolutely. Shrinkpad provides powerful video compression alongside image optimization. You can compress videos like MP4 and MOV files, often reducing their size significantly (e.g., 65% or more) while maintaining a high-quality output. This can be done in mixed batches alongside your images for a unified workflow.

Are my files uploaded to the cloud?

No. Shrinkpad operates on a fundamental principle of complete privacy. All processing is performed 100% locally on your Mac using native macOS frameworks. Your files are never uploaded to any cloud server or external service, guaranteeing your sensitive assets remain secure and private on your device.

Pricing of Shrinkpad

Shrinkpad offers simple, one-time payment plans with no subscriptions.

Free Starter: $0. Includes standard compression for common formats (JPG, PNG), a limit of 10 files per batch, and a max 1GB file size. Does not include video compression.

Personal: $14 one-time payment. Includes everything in Free, plus 1 device license, unlimited batch processing, support for all formats (RAW, HEIC, WebP, video), mixed image & video batches, and no file size limit. Designed for individual creators and photographers.

Team: $35 one-time payment. Includes everything in Personal, plus licenses for up to 10 devices and priority support. Ideal for teams, studios, and small agencies.