Zipic — Image Compression App for Mac & Windows

Zipic is a native image compression app for macOS and Windows that compresses, converts, resizes, and batch-processes images entirely on-device. It accepts JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, AVIF, JPEG XL, TIFF, GIF, PDF, SVG, and APNG files, plus ICNS on macOS and ICO on Windows, and outputs smaller files while preserving original resolution.

What is Zipic?

Zipic is a desktop image compression and conversion tool that runs locally on macOS 13+ and Windows 10+. It takes image files as input and produces compressed, converted, or resized versions, supporting formats including JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, AVIF, JPEG XL, TIFF, GIF, PDF, SVG, APNG, ICNS (macOS), and ICO (Windows). The app is distributed by Zipic and is currently at version 1.10.7, with the Windows build in beta.

Key Features

• Near-lossless compression — compresses images at high ratios with minimal quality loss; the site's example reduces a 1512×1512 image from 403KB to 108KB at level 3 while preserving resolution.
• Broad format support — batch processes JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, AVIF, TIFF, ICNS, JXL, GIF, SVG, PDF, and APNG, with ICO support on Windows.
• Custom presets — create presets for different compression scenarios and quality levels, with ready-to-use defaults and one-click switching.
• On-device processing — compression runs locally, so images are never uploaded; the app is lightweight and adapts to system theme preferences.
• Drag-and-drop and hotkeys — compress via drag-and-drop, keyboard shortcuts, menu access, and folder monitoring.
• Automation and integrations — zipic CLI (installable via Homebrew), Apple Shortcuts, Raycast extension, URL Scheme, Finder quick actions, clipboard auto-compress, and folder monitoring with custom rules.
• Advanced controls — Notch Drop, custom notifications, metadata preservation, and quick actions.

Who is it for?

• Mac and Windows users managing large image libraries — batch-compress folders of photos or screenshots to save disk space without visible quality loss.
• Designers and web developers — convert between formats like PNG, WebP, AVIF, and JPEG XL and resize assets for web delivery.
• Screenshot-heavy workflows — auto-compress clipboard copies and watched screenshot folders, as described by a reviewer using it with Shottr.
• Automation-focused professionals — drive compression from the CLI, Apple Shortcuts, Raycast, or AI agents via the zipic CLI.

What can you do with Zipic?

• Batch-convert image formats: convert a folder of PNGs to WebP or AVIF for smaller web assets while keeping original resolution.
• Compress screenshots automatically: monitor a screenshots folder or clipboard so new captures are compressed on arrival.
• Apply scenario-specific presets: switch between quality presets for print, web, or archival use with one click.
• Automate via CLI and Shortcuts: integrate compression into scripts, Raycast commands, or Apple Shortcuts workflows.

Pricing

Zipic offers a 7-day full Pro trial, after which users get 25 free compressions per day with basic features or can upgrade to Pro. The site's pricing tagline is "Pay Once, Updates Always."