Comparison
Compresto vs JPEGmini
JPEGmini is a specialist tool that delivers exceptional JPEG compression quality. Compresto covers JPEG alongside PNG, GIF, SVG, TIFF, video, and PDF — a broader toolkit at a lower price.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Compresto | JPEGmini |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | macOS only | macOS, Windows |
| Video compression | ||
| Image compression | JPEG only | |
| PDF compression | ||
| Batch processing | ||
| Hardware acceleration | ||
| Drag & drop | ||
| Price model | One-time purchase / free tier | Free (limited) / $89 one-time (Pro) |
Compresto Strengths
- Supports PNG, GIF, SVG, TIFF — not just JPEG
- Video and PDF compression beyond images
- Much lower price ($19.99 vs $89 Pro)
- One-stop compression tool for all file types
JPEGmini Strengths
- Best-in-class JPEG compression with excellent quality retention
- Used and trusted by professional photographers and studios
- Lightroom plugin for seamless photography workflow integration
Choose Compresto when...
- You compress multiple image formats beyond just JPEG
- You also need video or PDF compression in the same app
- You want a more affordable one-time purchase
- You do not need Lightroom plugin integration
Choose JPEGmini when...
- You are a professional photographer who only compresses JPEGs
- You use Lightroom and need plugin-based batch export compression
- You need the absolute best JPEG quality-to-size ratio available
Pricing
Compresto
One-time purchase $19.99 or free tier with limits
JPEGmini
Free (basic, limited); Pro $89 one-time; server version at higher pricing
Switching from JPEGmini?
If you use JPEGmini just for client delivery and general JPEG compression, Compresto handles those same tasks at a fraction of the price. JPEGmini's Lightroom integration is hard to replace for photography workflows.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is JPEGmini quality better than Compresto?
- JPEGmini's JPEG compression algorithm is specifically tuned for photographic content and produces excellent results. Compresto's JPEG compression is very good for general use. For maximum JPEG quality at small sizes, JPEGmini has the edge.
- Does JPEGmini support PNG and other formats?
- No. JPEGmini only compresses JPEG files. Compresto supports PNG, JPEG, GIF, SVG, TIFF, as well as video and PDF.
- Is JPEGmini worth $89 vs Compresto at $19.99?
- For professional photographers who compress thousands of JPEGs and need Lightroom integration, yes. For general use across multiple file types, Compresto offers better overall value.
- Can Compresto integrate with Lightroom like JPEGmini?
- No. Compresto does not offer a Lightroom plugin. It is a standalone macOS app for drag-and-drop compression.
- Does Compresto compress images at the same quality as JPEGmini?
- Compresto produces high-quality compressed images suitable for most professional and personal use cases. JPEGmini's specialized algorithm may yield slightly better results at very high compression ratios for JPEG.
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