Essential Mac Apps
GetCompress
Batch-compress videos, images, GIFs, and PDFs offline, with clipboard and folder automation.
GetCompress is a desktop app that compresses videos, images, GIFs, and PDFs in batches. Its marketing says it can reduce media size by up to 90% with minimal quality loss. You drag files in and drag the results out, and compression runs offline on your computer.
Settings include quality presets, resolution scaling, conversion to JPEG, WebP, or AVIF, and a choice of output folder.
Automation goes beyond drag and drop. GetCompress can compress what is on your clipboard and watch folders for new files. It also has an MCP server for local AI-assisted workflows, and open-source extensions for power users.
GetCompress is a paid app sold as a one-time Lifetime License. The regular price is $39, and there is a limited-time promo price of $19. A license covers 1 active device at a time, includes all future updates, and comes with a 14-day money-back guarantee. It is made by Petr Samokhin and is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Get it from getcompress.com.
Frequently asked questions
What can GetCompress compress?
Videos, images, GIFs, and PDFs. You can compress many files at once in a batch.
Do my files leave my computer?
No. GetCompress compresses files offline, on your own machine.
Can it convert image formats?
Yes. It can convert images to JPEG, WebP, or AVIF. You can also pick a quality preset, scale the resolution, and choose where output files go.
What automation does it have?
It can compress what you copy to the clipboard and monitor folders for new files. There is also an MCP server for local AI-assisted workflows, and open-source extensions for power users.
How much does it cost?
It is a one-time Lifetime License. The regular price is $39, and a limited-time promo price is $19. All future updates are included, and there is a 14-day money-back guarantee.
How many computers can I use it on?
One license allows 1 active device at a time. The app is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux.
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