JPEG can use different compression levels in each image block, but most JPEG compressors/encoders do a single global compression (where each 8x8 block is compressed at the same level). and it's not so much 'higher compression' as 'variable compression'. The JPEGmini Pro bundle, with Photoshop extension and Lightroom plug-in included, retails for $100. Head over to the company's website to learn more or download a free trial of the software to try for yourself. If you have a huge archive of medium format JPEGs lying around and you're looking to save some space, JPEGmini Pro is definitely worth a look. The folder of images that was just compressed will export to a folder named 'Resized' in Small, Medium and Large versions.įor now the feature is limited to Mac users, but JPEGmini Pro for PC will get this update soon. JPEGmini also added the ability to export compressed files in a variety of sizes-from preset sizes Small (960 x 720), Medium (1600 x 1200) and Large (2592 x 1944), to custom sizes set by max width, max height, or exact dimensions. A 100MP sample image downloaded from the Hasselblad website was quickly compressed from 52MB to just 15MB, and you would be hard-pressed to spot the difference between the two versions.īut increased image size capability isn't the only feature added in today's update. The update launched earlier today, and in our brief test it works like a charm.