Shrinkpad

About Shrinkpad

Shrinkpad is the essential, non-negotiable tool for any Mac user drowning in oversized media files. It is a powerful native macOS application designed for one critical task: batch compressing images and videos with unmatched speed and complete privacy. Forget unreliable web tools and tedious manual exports. Shrinkpad empowers photographers, designers, content creators, and developers to reclaim gigabytes of storage and optimize their workflows by processing hundreds, even thousands, of files in seconds. Its core value proposition is uncompromising: everything happens locally on your device. Your files never leave your Mac, ensuring total privacy and eliminating dependency on internet connections or cloud servers. With support for over 50 formats, intelligent quality preservation, and a simple drag-and-drop interface, Shrinkpad is the definitive solution for reducing file sizes by up to 90% without sacrificing the visual quality your projects demand.

Features of Shrinkpad

Local, Private Processing

This is the foundational, must-have feature. Every single compression task is executed entirely on your Mac using native macOS frameworks. There are zero uploads to the cloud, no waiting for remote servers, and absolutely no risk of your sensitive or proprietary media being transmitted online. Your privacy is guaranteed, and you can work seamlessly without an internet connection, making it an indispensable tool for handling confidential client assets or working on the go.

Intelligent Batch & Folder Compression

Manually processing files one-by-one is a relic of the past. Shrinkpad's core functionality is its powerful batch engine. You can drag and drop an entire folder onto the app, and it will instantly detect all supported images and videos within, including those in subfolders. It automatically ignores non-media files, allowing you to queue up hundreds or thousands of assets for compression in one single, effortless action. This bulk processing capability saves hours of tedious, repetitive work.

Comprehensive Format Support

Compatibility is non-negotiable. Shrinkpad supports over 50 media formats out of the box, eliminating the need for pre-conversion. For images, it handles JPG, PNG, HEIC, WebP, AVIF, and even RAW files. For video, it processes MP4, MOV, and other major formats. This universal support means you can mix photos and videos in the same batch, and Shrinkpad will apply the optimal compression algorithm for each file type automatically.

Advanced Customization & Control

While intelligent auto-settings are available, professionals need granular control. Shrinkpad provides deep customization options to fit any workflow. You can fine-tune compression ratios, set specific output formats, create custom file naming patterns, choose exact export locations, and decide whether to preserve or strip metadata like EXIF data with a single click. This level of control is essential for meeting specific project requirements and pipeline standards.

Use Cases of Shrinkpad

Optimizing Web & App Assets

For developers and web designers, large media files are the primary enemy of fast load times and performance. Shrinkpad is essential for batch-compressing hero images, product shots, icons, and promotional videos before deployment. Reducing bundle sizes directly leads to faster Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) scores and improved user experience, making it a critical step in any modern development workflow.

Managing Photographer & Creator Libraries

Photographers and content creators constantly battle storage limits from high-resolution photos and 4K video footage. Shrinkpad is necessary for creating optimized, space-saving versions of entire shoots or content libraries for client delivery, portfolio use, or archiving. Processing RAW files and videos in bulk while retaining visual integrity saves terabytes of space and endless hours.

Preparing Email & Social Media Content

Email clients and social media platforms impose strict file size limits. Manually resizing dozens of images for a campaign is inefficient. Shrinkpad is the required tool to instantly batch-compress all visuals for a newsletter, Instagram carousel, or LinkedIn article, ensuring they meet platform specifications without losing quality, directly improving engagement and deliverability.

Streamlining Design-to-Export Workflows

Designers using Figma, Photoshop, or Sketch often export assets at 2x or 4x resolutions "just to be safe," resulting in unnecessarily large files. Instead of manually re-exporting, Shrinkpad is the necessary intermediary. Designers can export everything at high resolution and then use Shrinkpad to intelligently compress, rename, and organize the entire batch in one go, perfectly optimizing assets for development handoff.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Shrinkpad upload my files to the cloud?

No, absolutely not. Privacy is the cornerstone of Shrinkpad. All compression processing is performed 100% locally on your Mac. Your files never leave your device, are not uploaded to any server, and are not accessible to anyone else. This guarantees complete security and allows you to work offline.

What file formats does Shrinkpad support?

Shrinkpad supports a comprehensive range of over 50 image and video formats natively. This includes common image formats like JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, and HEIC, professional formats like RAW files, and major video formats such as MP4 and MOV. You can mix these formats in a single batch without issue.

How many files can I process at once?

With the paid Personal or Team plans, you have unlimited batch processing. You can drag in a folder containing thousands of images and videos, and Shrinkpad will queue and process them all. The free Starter plan has a limit of 10 files per batch for basic testing.

Can I control the compression quality?

Yes, professional control is essential. You can use intelligent auto-presets where Shrinkpad analyzes visual complexity, or you can manually fine-tune compression settings for each file type. You have complete command over the output quality, format, file naming, and metadata to meet exact project specifications.

Pricing of Shrinkpad

Shrinkpad offers a simple, one-time payment model with no subscriptions. The Free Starter plan provides basic compression for up to 10 files per batch with common formats. The Personal license, at a one-time cost of $14, is essential for most creators, unlocking unlimited batch processing, all file formats (RAW, HEIC, WebP), mixed image & video batches, and no file size limits for one device. For teams, the Team license costs a one-time payment of $35 for 10 device licenses and includes priority support.