PYTHON TOOL: Image Compression & Resizing Tool

Pavel Zosim
Feb 3
1 min read

Updated: Feb 27

JackPressed is a Python-based image compression and resizing tool designed for efficiency and ease of use. It supports batch processing with multi-threading, smart alpha handling, and power-of-2 resizing, making it an essential tool for developers, designers, and content creators.

Features ✨

Dual Compression Engines

🖼️ PNG: Supports both oxipng (lossless) and pngquant (lossy) compression.
📸 JPEG: Custom quality mapping for optimal compression.

Smart Processing

Multi-threaded batch operations for fast processing.
Automatic alpha channel handling.
Power-of-2 resizing (512, 1024, 2048, etc.).

Advanced Controls

Real-time progress tracking.
ETA calculations.
Error reporting system.

Presets Management

Custom quality profiles.
Size preservation options.
Automatic output directory creation.

Usage 🖥️

Select Input Folder: Choose a directory containing images for processing.
Configure Settings:
- Select file formats (PNG/JPG).
- Set compression level (1-100).
- Choose resizing options.
- Configure alpha channel handling.
Start Processing: Optimized images will be saved in the jackpressed/ subdirectory.Start Processing: Optimized images will be saved in the jackpressed/ subdirectory.

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