Reclaim 50GB+ Without Quality LossReclaim 50GB+ Without Quality Loss

compresto.app · 2026-08-21 · by Long Nguyen ·generic
Compresto for macOS: Professional video, image & PDF compression tool. Reduce file sizes up to 90% without losing quality. Perfect for content creators and professionals.

Reclaim 50GB+ Without Quality LossReclaim 50GB+ Without Quality Loss

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Reclaim 50GB+

Without Quality Loss

Reclaim 50GB+ Without Quality Loss

Formerly CompressX — now even faster

Compresto is a native macOS app that batch compresses videos, images, PDFs, and GIFs — up to 90% smaller with no quality loss, all offline on your Mac.

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Compresto app demo showing video, image and PDF compression interface on macOS

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Before: 32.1 MB, 4K

After: 13.3 MB, 4K

Video

4K video, a fraction of the size

Shrink MP4 and MOV files with hardware-accelerated compression — dramatically smaller, with no visible drop in quality.

32.1 MB → 13.3 MB −59%

Compress Image - after compression (408 KB, JPEG)

Compress Image - before compression (1 MB, JPEG)

Before: 1 MB, JPEG

After: 408 KB, JPEG

Image

Lighter images, pixel-perfect

JPEG, PNG, and WebP compressed in seconds while keeping every detail crisp and sharp.

1 MB → 408 KB −60%

Compress GIF - after compression (7.5 MB, 640 × 360)

Compress GIF - before compression (16.7 MB, 640 × 360)

Before: 16.7 MB, 640 × 360

After: 7.5 MB, 640 × 360

GIF

Smooth GIFs, half the weight

Keep your loops buttery while cutting the file size in half — ideal for docs, chat, and the web.

16.7 MB → 7.5 MB −55%

Compress PDF - after compression (281 KB)

Compress PDF - before compression (1.3 MB)

Before: 1.3 MB

After: 281 KB

PDF

Smaller PDFs, same clarity

Compress image-heavy documents so they're easy to email and share — text stays sharp.

1.3 MB → 281 KB −78%

Enhance your workflow instantly 🚀

Automation

Set it and forget it

Watch any folder and Compresto compresses new files automatically the moment they land.

Drag & Drop

Compress from anywhere

Drop files onto the floating Drop Zone to compress instantly — no need to open the app first.

Convert

Turn clips into shareable GIFs

Convert any video to a crisp, lightweight GIF in a couple of clicks.

Integration

Compress without leaving your keyboard

Trigger compression straight from Raycast for a fully keyboard-driven workflow.

Everything you need for file compression

Powerful features designed to make your workflow faster and more efficient

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Batch Processing

Process hundreds of files simultaneously with intelligent queuing and progress tracking.

Multi-format Support

Compress videos, images, and PDFs all in one app.

Massive Size Reduction

Reduce file sizes by up to 90% in seconds while maintaining perfect visual quality.

Drag & Drop Interface

Simple, intuitive interface that makes compression easy.

Privacy First

All processing happens offline on your Mac - your files never leave your device.

Folder Monitoring

Automatically compress files when added to watched folders.

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I've been really enjoying this tool. Great work Hieu!

Guillermo Rauch, CEO of Vercel, Compresto testimonial

Guillermo Rauch

CEO of Vercel

Tony Dinh profile photoTony Dinh2024-03-18Reduced my video from \~50MB to \~5MB! Super easy to use 👍Andrew Embury profile photoAndrew Embury2024-01-26Rarely does a tool alter my established 20-year workflow, but this one is a game-changer. In a realm where communication and motion are inseparable, this product stands out for its streamlined process and remarkably compact outputs. A big thank you to Hieu!James Ryu profile photoJames Ryu2024-01-05Just what I needed! This is awesome!Tinh Nguyen profile photoTinh Nguyen2024-04-05CompressX is a game-changer! A must-have app for optimizing videos and images.Jeff Harris profile photoJeff Harris2024-01-18Unparalleled product in its classShhak profile photoShhak2024-10-04I've got Photoshop/lightroom that I no longer need to use for importing a big image and then exporting it for web. Saves time plus it's simple no unnecessary extra clicks requiredKay Kwak profile photoKay Kwak2025-02-10It was exactly what I needed. CompressX is a game changer. Amazing product

Tony Dinh profile photoTony Dinh2024-03-18Reduced my video from \~50MB to \~5MB! Super easy to use 👍Andrew Embury profile photoAndrew Embury2024-01-26Rarely does a tool alter my established 20-year workflow, but this one is a game-changer. In a realm where communication and motion are inseparable, this product stands out for its streamlined process and remarkably compact outputs. A big thank you to Hieu!James Ryu profile photoJames Ryu2024-01-05Just what I needed! This is awesome!Tinh Nguyen profile photoTinh Nguyen2024-04-05CompressX is a game-changer! A must-have app for optimizing videos and images.Jeff Harris profile photoJeff Harris2024-01-18Unparalleled product in its classShhak profile photoShhak2024-10-04I've got Photoshop/lightroom that I no longer need to use for importing a big image and then exporting it for web. Saves time plus it's simple no unnecessary extra clicks requiredKay Kwak profile photoKay Kwak2025-02-10It was exactly what I needed. CompressX is a game changer. Amazing product

Tony Dinh profile photoTony Dinh2024-03-18Reduced my video from \~50MB to \~5MB! Super easy to use 👍Andrew Embury profile photoAndrew Embury2024-01-26Rarely does a tool alter my established 20-year workflow, but this one is a game-changer. In a realm where communication and motion are inseparable, this product stands out for its streamlined process and remarkably compact outputs. A big thank you to Hieu!James Ryu profile photoJames Ryu2024-01-05Just what I needed! This is awesome!Tinh Nguyen profile photoTinh Nguyen2024-04-05CompressX is a game-changer! A must-have app for optimizing videos and images.Jeff Harris profile photoJeff Harris2024-01-18Unparalleled product in its classShhak profile photoShhak2024-10-04I've got Photoshop/lightroom that I no longer need to use for importing a big image and then exporting it for web. Saves time plus it's simple no unnecessary extra clicks requiredKay Kwak profile photoKay Kwak2025-02-10It was exactly what I needed. CompressX is a game changer. Amazing product

Tony Dinh profile photoTony Dinh2024-03-18Reduced my video from \~50MB to \~5MB! Super easy to use 👍Andrew Embury profile photoAndrew Embury2024-01-26Rarely does a tool alter my established 20-year workflow, but this one is a game-changer. In a realm where communication and motion are inseparable, this product stands out for its streamlined process and remarkably compact outputs. A big thank you to Hieu!James Ryu profile photoJames Ryu2024-01-05Just what I needed! This is awesome!Tinh Nguyen profile photoTinh Nguyen2024-04-05CompressX is a game-changer! A must-have app for optimizing videos and images.Jeff Harris profile photoJeff Harris2024-01-18Unparalleled product in its classShhak profile photoShhak2024-10-04I've got Photoshop/lightroom that I no longer need to use for importing a big image and then exporting it for web. Saves time plus it's simple no unnecessary extra clicks requiredKay Kwak profile photoKay Kwak2025-02-10It was exactly what I needed. CompressX is a game changer. Amazing product

Dan Lavie profile photoDan Lavie2024-05-17I ADORE THIS APPLICATION!Uros Durdevic profile photoUros Durdevic2024-04-03Simple and effective. Great tool!

Mark Moeykens profile photo

Mark Moeykens

2023-12-06

Quickly becoming a must-have tool in my toolbox

Guillermo Rauch profile photoGuillermo Rauch2024-01-04I've been really enjoying this tool. Great work Hieu!Marc Lou profile photoMarc Lou2024-01-04Cool idea. Congrats on the launch Hieu!Param Aggarwal profile photoParam Aggarwal2024-01-04Before this app I would use complicated tools like Handbrake. Even Permute is very feature rich and complex. But CompressX has a breath of fresh air simple design that is just a drag and drop interface. It's very effective and it shows how much space was saved which is very useful. Very recently the creator has also added transparent video support.Raffi Chilingaryan profile photoRaffi Chilingaryan2024-01-04I love this app so much. I use it for every single video I upload or share.Addison James profile photoAddison James2024-01-04Been using this for weeks, it works excellent. Finally something to replace Handbrake!!

Dan Lavie profile photoDan Lavie2024-05-17I ADORE THIS APPLICATION!Uros Durdevic profile photoUros Durdevic2024-04-03Simple and effective. Great tool!

Mark Moeykens profile photo

Mark Moeykens

2023-12-06

Quickly becoming a must-have tool in my toolbox

Guillermo Rauch profile photoGuillermo Rauch2024-01-04I've been really enjoying this tool. Great work Hieu!Marc Lou profile photoMarc Lou2024-01-04Cool idea. Congrats on the launch Hieu!Param Aggarwal profile photoParam Aggarwal2024-01-04Before this app I would use complicated tools like Handbrake. Even Permute is very feature rich and complex. But CompressX has a breath of fresh air simple design that is just a drag and drop interface. It's very effective and it shows how much space was saved which is very useful. Very recently the creator has also added transparent video support.Raffi Chilingaryan profile photoRaffi Chilingaryan2024-01-04I love this app so much. I use it for every single video I upload or share.Addison James profile photoAddison James2024-01-04Been using this for weeks, it works excellent. Finally something to replace Handbrake!!

Dan Lavie profile photoDan Lavie2024-05-17I ADORE THIS APPLICATION!Uros Durdevic profile photoUros Durdevic2024-04-03Simple and effective. Great tool!

Mark Moeykens profile photo

Mark Moeykens

2023-12-06

Quickly becoming a must-have tool in my toolbox

Guillermo Rauch profile photoGuillermo Rauch2024-01-04I've been really enjoying this tool. Great work Hieu!Marc Lou profile photoMarc Lou2024-01-04Cool idea. Congrats on the launch Hieu!Param Aggarwal profile photoParam Aggarwal2024-01-04Before this app I would use complicated tools like Handbrake. Even Permute is very feature rich and complex. But CompressX has a breath of fresh air simple design that is just a drag and drop interface. It's very effective and it shows how much space was saved which is very useful. Very recently the creator has also added transparent video support.Raffi Chilingaryan profile photoRaffi Chilingaryan2024-01-04I love this app so much. I use it for every single video I upload or share.Addison James profile photoAddison James2024-01-04Been using this for weeks, it works excellent. Finally something to replace Handbrake!!

Dan Lavie profile photoDan Lavie2024-05-17I ADORE THIS APPLICATION!Uros Durdevic profile photoUros Durdevic2024-04-03Simple and effective. Great tool!

Mark Moeykens profile photo

Mark Moeykens

2023-12-06

Quickly becoming a must-have tool in my toolbox

Guillermo Rauch profile photoGuillermo Rauch2024-01-04I've been really enjoying this tool. Great work Hieu!Marc Lou profile photoMarc Lou2024-01-04Cool idea. Congrats on the launch Hieu!Param Aggarwal profile photoParam Aggarwal2024-01-04Before this app I would use complicated tools like Handbrake. Even Permute is very feature rich and complex. But CompressX has a breath of fresh air simple design that is just a drag and drop interface. It's very effective and it shows how much space was saved which is very useful. Very recently the creator has also added transparent video support.Raffi Chilingaryan profile photoRaffi Chilingaryan2024-01-04I love this app so much. I use it for every single video I upload or share.Addison James profile photoAddison James2024-01-04Been using this for weeks, it works excellent. Finally something to replace Handbrake!!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Compresto?+

Compresto is a native macOS app that batch compresses videos, images, PDFs, and GIFs. It reduces file sizes by up to 90% while preserving quality, and runs entirely offline on your Mac.

Which file types can Compresto compress?+

Compresto supports the most common media formats: MP4, MOV, and other major video codecs; PNG, JPEG, HEIC, WebP, TIFF, and GIF for images; and standard PDF files.

Does Compresto reduce image or video quality?+

Compresto offers multiple quality presets. At the Highest and High presets, quality loss is typically imperceptible to the naked eye. Lower presets trade more quality for smaller file sizes.

Does Compresto work offline?+

Yes. All compression happens locally on your Mac using Apple Silicon hardware acceleration. Your files never leave your device — there is no upload required.

Can Compresto batch compress multiple files?+

Yes. You can drop hundreds of files or entire folders into Compresto and it will process them in parallel with progress tracking.

Is there a Windows or Linux version?+

No. Compresto is built specifically for macOS to take advantage of VideoToolbox and Apple Silicon hardware encoders. There are no current plans for Windows or Linux.

How much can Compresto reduce file sizes?+

Typical reductions range from 50% to 90% depending on source format, codec, and the chosen quality preset. 4K videos often see the largest savings.

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