Guides
How-to compress and convert media on Mac and Windows without uploading files to the cloud.
Are Online File Compressors Safe on Windows
What happens when you upload files to online compressors, and what to use on Windows instead with Photos, Clipchamp, and GetCompress.
MCP automation on Windows
Let Cursor or Claude Desktop run local compress tools on Windows through MCP, including GetCompress.
Batch Compress and Convert on Windows
Automate repetitive compress jobs on Windows with Task Scheduler, PowerShell scripts, or folder watching in GetCompress.
Compress Audio Files on Windows
Make audio files smaller on Windows with Clipchamp, FFmpeg, and GetCompress. AAC and M4A for podcasts and lectures.
Compress GIFs on Windows
Make GIF files smaller on Windows: shorten the loop, use MP4 when possible, or convert with FFmpeg or GetCompress.
Video quality on Windows
Compress video on Windows without ugly artifacts: Clipchamp export tiers, FFmpeg CRF, and GetCompress presets for review copies.
GetCompress privacy
How GetCompress processes files on your Mac, when it uses the network, and how that compares to Preview and online tools.
GetCompress Privacy on Windows
How GetCompress processes files on Windows, when it uses the network, and how that compares to built-in tools and online compressors.
How to Compress Images on Windows
Compress images on Windows with Photos and Paint. Resize JPG and PNG, convert WebP, and batch compress with GetCompress.
How to Compress PDF on Windows
Compress PDF on Windows with PowerPoint re-export. Batch PDF compression with GetCompress for folders of decks and scans.
How to Compress Video on Windows
How to compress video on Windows with Clipchamp, FFmpeg, and GetCompress. Smaller MOV and MP4 files for email, Slack, and uploads.
How to Compress Videos and Images on Windows
Compress a mixed folder of PNG, MP4, and PDF on Windows with Photos, Clipchamp, and PowerPoint, or one batch app.
Convert JPG to AVIF on Windows
Convert JPG to AVIF on Windows with avifenc or GetCompress. Use JPEG fallback in your HTML.
Convert JPG to PDF on Windows
Make a PDF from JPG images on Windows with Print to PDF. Combine scans and photos into one document.
Convert JPG to PNG on Windows
Convert JPG to PNG on Windows with Paint for editing workflows. JPEG artifacts do not disappear after conversion.
Convert MKV to MP4 on Windows
Convert MKV to MP4 on Windows with FFmpeg or GetCompress. Clipchamp often cannot open MKV.
Convert MOV to MP4 on Windows
Convert MOV to MP4 on Windows with Clipchamp export or FFmpeg. H.264 MP4 for uploads and sharing.
Extract Audio from MP4 on Windows
Extract audio from MP4 on Windows with FFmpeg. M4A and MP3 for podcasts and lectures.
Online File Compressors Privacy Risks on Windows
Why free compressor websites show ads and log uploads, and what to use on Windows instead.
Export PDF to Images on Windows
Turn PDF pages into PNG or JPEG on Windows with pdftoppm. Batch page export for slides and scans.
Convert PNG to JPG on Windows
Convert PNG to JPG on Windows with Paint or FFmpeg. When to keep PNG for transparency.
Convert PNG to WebP on Windows
Convert PNG to WebP on Windows with cwebp or GetCompress. Keep a JPEG fallback for older browsers.
Convert RAW to JPG on Windows
Convert RAW to JPG on Windows with Photos export. Keep the RAW master; export JPEG for clients.
Reduce File Size on Windows
Free space on Windows by compressing video, photos, PDF, GIF, and audio with Photos, Clipchamp, and GetCompress.
Convert SVG to PNG on Windows
Convert SVG to PNG on Windows with GetCompress, Inkscape, Microsoft 365, or ImageMagick. Control pixel size, transparency, and batches.
Convert Video to GIF on Windows
Convert video to GIF on Windows with FFmpeg, or export MP4 from Clipchamp when the tool allows video instead of GIF.
Convert WebP to JPG on Windows
Convert WebP to JPG on Windows with Paint, FFmpeg, or GetCompress. For email attachments and apps that only accept JPEG.
Compressor privacy
Why free compressor websites show ads and log uploads, and what to use on your Mac instead.
Online compressor safety
What happens when you upload files to online compressors, and what to use on Mac instead with Preview, QuickTime, and GetCompress.
MCP automation
Let Cursor or Claude Desktop run local compress tools on your Mac through MCP, including GetCompress.
Batch Resize Images on Mac
Batch resize images on Mac with sips loops, consistent max-width rules, and GetCompress folder presets. Scale dozens of PNG and JPEG files locally.
Batch Resize Images on Windows
Batch resize images on Windows with FFmpeg scale loops, consistent max-width rules, and GetCompress folder presets. Scale dozens of PNG and JPEG files locally.
Compress JPG on Mac
Compress JPG on Mac with Preview quality slider, sips batch resize, and GetCompress presets. Shrink photos for email and uploads without visible artifacts.
Compress JPG on Windows
Compress JPG on Windows with Photos resize, FFmpeg batch quality, and GetCompress presets. Shrink photos for email and uploads without visible artifacts.
Compress MP3 on Mac
Make MP3 files smaller on Mac with FFmpeg and afconvert. Lower bitrate for email and portal limits.
Compress MP3 on Windows
Make MP3 files smaller on Windows with FFmpeg. Lower bitrate for email and portal limits.
Compress PNG on Mac
Compress PNG on Mac with Preview resize, oxipng lossless recompression, and GetCompress batch presets. Shrink screenshots without losing transparency.
Compress PNG on Windows
Compress PNG on Windows with Photos resize, oxipng lossless recompression, and GetCompress batch presets. Shrink screenshots without losing transparency.
Compress WebP on Mac
Compress WebP on Mac with cwebp quality flags, Preview resize first, and GetCompress batch presets. Shrink web images locally without upload.
Compress WebP on Windows
Compress WebP on Windows with FFmpeg quality flags, Photos resize first, and GetCompress batch presets. Shrink web images locally without upload.
Convert CR2 to JPG on Mac
Convert Canon CR2 to JPEG on Mac with Photos. Keep RAW masters; export JPG for clients and MLS.
Convert CR2 to JPG on Windows
Convert Canon CR2 to JPEG on Windows with Photos or Lightroom. Keep RAW masters; export JPG for clients.
Convert DNG to JPG on Mac
Convert DNG to JPEG on Mac with Photos export and Preview for single files. Keep RAW masters.
Convert DNG to JPG on Windows
Convert DNG to JPEG on Windows with Photos or Lightroom. Keep RAW masters; export JPG for clients.
Convert FLAC to MP3 on Mac
Convert FLAC to MP3 on Mac with afconvert and FFmpeg. Keep FLAC masters; export MP3 for legacy players.
Convert FLAC to MP3 on Windows
Convert FLAC to MP3 on Windows with FFmpeg. Keep FLAC masters; export MP3 for legacy players.
Convert M4A to MP3 on Mac
Convert M4A to MP3 on Mac with FFmpeg and afconvert. Export MP3 when AAC is not accepted.
Convert M4A to MP3 on Windows
Convert M4A to MP3 on Windows with FFmpeg. Export MP3 when AAC is not accepted.
Convert NEF to JPG on Mac
Convert Nikon NEF to JPEG on Mac with Photos. Keep RAW masters; export JPG for clients and MLS.
Convert NEF to JPG on Windows
Convert Nikon NEF to JPEG on Windows with Photos or Lightroom. Keep RAW masters; export JPG for clients.
Convert PDF to JPG on Mac
Export PDF pages as JPEG on Mac with Preview and pdftoppm. Batch slide decks for CMS upload.
Convert PDF to JPG on Windows
Export PDF pages as JPEG on Windows with pdftoppm. Batch slide decks for CMS upload.
Convert PDF to PNG on Mac
Export PDF pages as PNG on Mac with Preview and pdftoppm. Keep text and charts crisp for design review.
Convert PDF to PNG on Windows
Export PDF pages as PNG on Windows with pdftoppm. Keep text and charts crisp for design review.
Convert PNG to PDF on Mac
Make a PDF from PNG images on Mac with Preview. Combine UI mockups and scans into one document.
Convert PNG to PDF on Windows
Make a PDF from PNG images on Windows with Print to PDF. Combine mockups and scans into one document.
Convert PSD to JPG on Mac
Export PSD to JPEG on Mac with Preview. Flatten layers for web and email delivery.
Convert PSD to JPG on Windows
Export PSD to JPEG on Windows with flattened PNG and FFmpeg. Deliver JPEG proofs from layered masters.
Remove EXIF from Photos on Mac
Remove EXIF from photos on Mac with Preview export, sips strip flags, and GetCompress batch metadata removal. Share images without GPS and camera tags.
Remove EXIF from Photos on Windows
Remove EXIF from photos on Windows with Photos export, PowerShell metadata tools, and GetCompress batch removal. Share images without GPS and camera tags.
Remove Metadata from PDF on Mac
Remove metadata from PDF on Mac with Preview save-as, ExifTool, and GetCompress. Strip author, title, and embedded XMP before sharing contracts and decks.
Remove Metadata from PDF on Windows
Remove metadata from PDF on Windows with Print to PDF, ExifTool, and GetCompress. Strip author, title, and embedded XMP before sharing contracts and decks.
Resize Image Pixels on Mac
Resize image pixels on Mac with Preview Adjust Size, sips batch commands, and GetCompress presets. Match export width to where images actually display.
Resize Image Pixels on Windows
Resize image pixels on Windows with Photos, Paint, FFmpeg batch scale, and GetCompress presets. Match export width to where images actually display.
Convert TIFF to JPG on Mac
Convert TIFF to JPEG on Mac with Preview and sips. Shrink scan and print exports for upload.
Convert TIFF to JPG on Windows
Convert TIFF to JPEG on Windows with Photos, Paint, and FFmpeg. Shrink scans for upload.
Convert WAV to MP3 on Mac
Convert WAV to MP3 on Mac with afconvert and FFmpeg. Shrink lecture and voice WAV files for sharing.
Convert WAV to MP3 on Windows
Convert WAV to MP3 on Windows with FFmpeg. Shrink lecture and voice WAV files for sharing.
Automatic Folder Compression on Mac
Set up automatic folder compression on Mac so new JPEG, MP4, and PDF files compress when they land in a watch folder. Local presets, no upload step.
Automatic Folder Compression on Windows
Set up automatic folder compression on Windows so new JPEG, MP4, and PDF files compress when they land in a watch folder. Local presets, no upload step.
Convert AVCHD to MP4 on Mac
Convert AVCHD to MP4 on Mac with QuickTime export or FFmpeg. H.264 MP4 for editing and uploads.
Convert AVCHD to MP4 on Windows
Convert AVCHD to MP4 on Windows with Clipchamp export or FFmpeg. H.264 MP4 for editing and uploads.
Batch Compress and Convert on Mac
Automate repetitive compress jobs on Mac with Shortcuts, Automator folder actions, Hazel, or folder watching in GetCompress.
Batch Video Compression on Mac
Batch compress video on Mac when screen recordings, exports, and camera files pile up. Local MOV and MP4 queues with presets and target file size.
Batch Video Compression on Windows
Batch compress video on Windows when screen recordings, exports, and camera files pile up. Local MOV and MP4 queues with presets and target file size.
Target Video Size on Mac
Compress video to a target file size on Mac with FFmpeg two-pass encoding and GetCompress. Hit exact MB caps for email, portals, and uploads.
Target Video Size on Windows
Compress video to a target file size on Windows with FFmpeg two-pass encoding and GetCompress. Hit exact MB caps for email, portals, and uploads.
Convert 3GP to MP4 on Mac
Convert 3GP to MP4 on Mac with QuickTime export or FFmpeg. H.264 MP4 for uploads and editing.
Convert 3GP to MP4 on Windows
Convert 3GP to MP4 on Windows with Clipchamp export or FFmpeg. H.264 MP4 for uploads and editing.
Convert FLV to MP4 on Mac
Convert FLV to MP4 on Mac with QuickTime export or FFmpeg. H.264 MP4 for uploads and modern playback.
Convert FLV to MP4 on Windows
Convert FLV to MP4 on Windows with Clipchamp export or FFmpeg. H.264 MP4 for uploads and modern playback.
Convert GIF to MP4 on Mac
Convert GIF to MP4 on Mac with FFmpeg for smaller files and smoother motion, or use GetCompress for preview and one-click export.
Convert GIF to MP4 on Windows
Convert GIF to MP4 on Windows with FFmpeg for smaller files and smoother motion, or use GetCompress for preview and one-click export.
Convert HEVC to H.264 on Mac
Convert HEVC to H.264 on Mac with QuickTime export or FFmpeg. H.264 MP4 for older devices and upload tools.
Convert HEVC to H.264 on Windows
Convert HEVC to H.264 on Windows with Clipchamp export or FFmpeg. H.264 MP4 for older PCs and upload tools.
Convert Video to MP4 on Mac
Convert any video to MP4 on Mac with QuickTime export or FFmpeg. H.264 MP4 for uploads, editing, and sharing.
Convert Video to MP4 on Windows
Convert any video to MP4 on Windows with Clipchamp export or FFmpeg. H.264 MP4 for uploads, editing, and sharing.
Crop GIF on Mac
Crop GIF on Mac with FFmpeg to remove dead space and shrink file size, or use GetCompress for visual crop and preview.
Crop GIF on Windows
Crop GIF on Windows with FFmpeg to remove dead space and shrink file size, or use GetCompress for visual crop and preview.
MP4 vs MOV
Compare MP4 and MOV containers for video: codecs inside, Apple vs Windows compatibility, editing workflows, and conversion tips.
Email attachment limits
Common email attachment size limits for video, PDF, and images, plus practical ways to shrink files before you hit send.
Convert GIF to WebP on Mac
Convert GIF to WebP on Mac with FFmpeg for smaller animated assets, or use GetCompress for preview and batch export.
Convert GIF to WebP on Windows
Convert GIF to WebP on Windows with FFmpeg for smaller animated assets, or use GetCompress for preview and batch export.
H.264 vs H.265
Compare H.264 (AVC) and H.265 (HEVC) for file size, quality, compatibility, and when to pick each codec for sharing video.
10 MB video length
Estimate how many seconds fit in a 10 MB MP4 or MOV at 720p and 1080p, and what changes duration when you compress video.
Lossy vs lossless
Understand lossy and lossless file compression for JPEG, PNG, MP4, PDF, and audio, and when each approach fits your workflow.
Convert M4V to MP4 on Mac
Convert M4V to MP4 on Mac with QuickTime export or FFmpeg. H.264 MP4 for uploads and non-Apple devices.
Convert M4V to MP4 on Windows
Convert M4V to MP4 on Windows with Clipchamp export or FFmpeg. H.264 MP4 for uploads and broad compatibility.
Make GIF from Photos on Mac
Make GIF from photos on Mac with FFmpeg: sort frames, set fps, resize, and palette encode, or use GetCompress for preview and batch export.
Make GIF from Photos on Windows
Make GIF from photos on Windows with FFmpeg: sort frames, set fps, resize, and palette encode, or use GetCompress for preview and batch export.
Convert MOV to AVI on Mac
Convert MOV to AVI on Mac with QuickTime export or FFmpeg. AVI for legacy Windows tools and archives.
Convert MOV to AVI on Windows
Convert MOV to AVI on Windows with Clipchamp export or FFmpeg. AVI for legacy tools and strict upload validators.
Convert MP4 to MOV on Mac
Convert MP4 to MOV on Mac with QuickTime export or FFmpeg. MOV for Final Cut, Motion, and Apple workflows.
Convert MP4 to MOV on Windows
Convert MP4 to MOV on Windows with Clipchamp export or FFmpeg. MOV for Mac editors and QuickTime handoffs.
Offline Media Compression on Mac
Compress images, video, and PDF on Mac without uploading to online tools. Local JPEG, MP4, and PDF processing for NDA work and slow connections.
Offline Media Compression on Windows
Compress images, video, and PDF on Windows without uploading to online tools. Local JPEG, MP4, and PDF processing for NDA work and slow connections.
Open HEIC Files on Windows
Open and convert HEIC files on Windows when Photos or File Explorer shows blank thumbnails. Local HEIC to JPEG for email, MLS, and uploads.
Remove Audio from Video on Mac
Remove audio from video on Mac with QuickTime mute export or FFmpeg. Silent MP4 and MOV for demos and overlays.
Remove Audio from Video on Windows
Remove audio from video on Windows with Clipchamp mute export or FFmpeg. Silent MP4 for demos, tickets, and overlays.
Video size calculator
Estimate video file size from duration, resolution, frame rate, and bitrate. Formulas and tables for planning MP4 and MOV exports.
File compression basics
A plain-language guide to file compression: how ZIP, JPEG, MP4, and PDF shrink data, and when compression helps your daily workflow.
Frame rate explained
Understand video frame rate (24, 30, 60 fps), how FPS affects file size and motion, and when to change it before you compress.
Video bitrate explained
Learn what video bitrate means, how it affects MP4 and MOV file size, and practical bitrate ranges for email, web, and archive.
VP9 and AV1 explained
Learn how VP9 and AV1 video codecs compare to H.264 and H.265, where they appear online, and when they matter for your exports.
Convert WMV to MP4 on Mac
Convert WMV to MP4 on Mac with QuickTime export or FFmpeg. H.264 MP4 for uploads, editing, and sharing.
Convert WMV to MP4 on Windows
Convert WMV to MP4 on Windows with Clipchamp export or FFmpeg. H.264 MP4 for uploads, editing, and sharing.
YouTube upload limits
YouTube maximum file size, recommended upload settings, and how to compress long MP4 and MOV files before upload without visible quality loss.
Convert SVG to PNG on Mac
Convert SVG to PNG on Mac with GetCompress, Inkscape, built-in apps, or rsvg-convert. Choose exact dimensions and preserve transparency.
Batch Convert HEIC on Mac
Batch convert HEIC to JPG on Mac with Terminal sips or GetCompress. Real estate and event photo workflows.
Convert Video to GIF on Mac
Convert video to GIF on Mac with FFmpeg, or export MP4 from QuickTime when the tool allows video instead of GIF.
Convert MKV to MP4 on Mac
Convert MKV to MP4 on Mac with FFmpeg or GetCompress. QuickTime often cannot open MKV.
Extract Audio from MP4 on Mac
Extract audio from MP4 on Mac with QuickTime, afconvert, or FFmpeg. M4A is the native Mac format.
Convert MOV to MP4 on Mac
Convert MOV to MP4 on Mac with QuickTime export or FFmpeg. H.264 MP4 for uploads and Windows.
Convert JPG to PDF on Mac
Make a PDF from JPG images on Mac with Preview. Combine scans and photos into one document.
Export PDF to Images on Mac
Turn PDF pages into PNG or JPEG on Mac with Preview. Batch page export for slides and scans.
Convert RAW to JPG on Mac
Convert RAW to JPG on Mac with Photos export. Keep the RAW master; export JPEG for clients.
Convert JPG to AVIF on Mac
Convert JPG to AVIF on Mac with avifenc or GetCompress. Use JPEG fallback in your HTML.
Convert PNG to WebP on Mac
Convert PNG to WebP on Mac with cwebp or GetCompress. Keep a JPEG fallback for older browsers.
Convert WebP to JPG on Mac
Convert WebP to JPG on Mac with Preview, Terminal, or GetCompress. For email attachments and apps that only accept JPEG.
Convert HEIC to PNG on Mac
Convert HEIC to PNG on Mac for editing. Send clients JPEG unless they asked for PNG.
Convert HEIC to JPG on Mac
Convert HEIC to JPG on Mac with Photos or Preview. Batch HEIC to JPEG for MLS, email, and uploads.
Convert JPG to PNG on Mac
Convert JPG to PNG on Mac with Preview for editing workflows. JPEG artifacts do not disappear after conversion.
Convert PNG to JPG on Mac
Convert PNG to JPG on Mac with Preview or Terminal. When to keep PNG for transparency.
How to Compress Videos and Images on Mac
Compress a mixed folder of PNG, MP4, and PDF on Mac with Preview and QuickTime, or one batch app.
Compress Audio Files on Mac
Make audio files smaller on Mac with QuickTime, GarageBand, afconvert, and GetCompress. AAC and M4A for podcasts and lectures.
Compress GIFs on Mac
Make GIF files smaller on Mac: shorten the loop, use MP4 when possible, or convert with FFmpeg or GetCompress.
Reduce File Size on Mac
Free space on Mac by compressing video, photos, PDF, GIF, and audio with Preview, QuickTime, and GetCompress.
How to Compress Images on Mac
Compress images on Mac with Preview and Photos. Resize JPG and PNG, convert HEIC, and batch compress with GetCompress.
How to Compress PDF on Mac
Compress PDF on Mac with Preview and Keynote re-export. Batch PDF compression with GetCompress for folders of decks and scans.
Video quality on Mac
Compress video on Mac without ugly artifacts: QuickTime export tiers, FFmpeg CRF, and GetCompress presets for review copies.
How to Compress Video on Mac
How to compress video on Mac with QuickTime, iMovie, FFmpeg, and GetCompress. Smaller MOV and MP4 files for email, Slack, and uploads.