Trimage

Trimage losslessly optimizes PNG and JPG images for web use, according to its project description.

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About Trimage

Trimage is a cross-platform GUI and command-line tool for losslessly optimizing PNG and JPG files for websites. It uses optipng, pngcrush, advpng and jpegoptim depending on the file type, compresses at the highest available compression levels, and removes EXIF and other metadata.

It accepts input through a file dialog, drag and drop, and command-line options for single files and directories. It is listed for Debian Sid, Ubuntu, Arch Linux and macOS, with source installation for other *nix systems that have its required dependencies installed.

Key features

  • Losslessly optimizes PNG and JPG files for web
  • Provides GUI and command-line interface
  • Removes EXIF and other metadata during compression
  • Supports file dialog, drag-and-drop, and command-line input
  • Compresses single image via --file option
  • Compresses directory of images via --directory option
Best for: People on Linux or macOS who need lossless PNG and JPG optimization for websites.
Good for
  • Lossless compression with EXIF and metadata removal
  • Choice of GUI, drag and drop, and command-line input
  • Installable via system repositories on Debian, Ubuntu, Arch, and Homebrew on macOS
Watch out for
  • Supports only PNG and JPG files
  • Requires separate dependencies such as Python 3 and image optimization tools
  • Other *nix systems require manual source installation with requirements installed

Trimage at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Linux, macOS, Web
Open source
Not stated
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Trimage FAQ

Which file types does Trimage support?
PNG and JPG files are currently supported.
How do I install Trimage on Debian or Ubuntu?
It is available in the official repositories and can be installed with sudo apt-get install trimage.
Can I compress images from the command line?
Yes. Use -f FILENAME to compress an image and -d DIRECTORY to compress images in a directory.
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