JPEGmini
8.3#4 in image compression softwareFrom $199 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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What both publish
| Fact | JPEGmini | PNGOUT |
|---|---|---|
| Batch processing | The desktop Pro plan includes batch processing for image and video jobs. | No |
| Compression | The maker says JPEGmini can reduce standard JPEG photo file sizes by up to 80%, depending on resolution. | The maker says PNGOUT can often beat other programs by 5–10% with the right options. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The Pro + Plugins plan lists Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, and Capture One plugins. | The maker lists PNGGauntlet as a .NET-based Windows wrapper for PNGOUT; the tutorial also documents a Windows clipboard input option. |
| Metadata controls | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | The desktop pricing page describes a one-time purchase for Mac and Windows, while the technology page says Photo Server is a Linux command-line application. | The maker lists Windows for the command-line executable and links to Linux and Mac OS X ports hosted by Jonathon Fowler. |
JPEGmini plans
- FreeFree
- Cloud FreeFree
- Free (Desktop)Free
- Pro$59, paid once
- Pro + Plugins$89, paid once
- Pro + Automations$99, paid once
PNGOUT plans
- PNGOUT command-line—
- Command-line PNGOUTFree
- PNGOUTWin Personal Edition$14.95, paid once
- PNGOUTWin Corporate Edition$29.95, paid once
Pick JPEGmini if…
JPEGmini suits photographers and other users who need to compress images in batches, resize them, or optimize JPEG and HEIC files. Teams handling wedding media may also consider its Cloud galleries or locally run Photo Server.
Pick PNGOUT if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.