QuickShrink: Uses, Limits and Related Reading

A supporting tool from the Orthogonal blog

QuickShrink is a supporting image utility for the blog, not the subject of every article. Use it to prepare an image for a page or message when reducing dimensions or file size fits the job.

When it fits

Compress and convert images before publishing or sharing them.

JPEG, PNG, and WebP. Free: 20 compressions per day. Pro: $3.99 once for batch, format, resize, preset, and ZIP features.

Start with a small example

  1. Keep the original and open a non-sensitive sample image.
  2. Choose the available quality or format controls, then compare the output with the original.
  3. Download the result only after checking its appearance and dimensions. Multiple-file processing and ZIP download are paid Pro features.

Limits to understand

A smaller file can lose visible detail. Output size depends on the source, dimensions, and format; a quality setting does not promise a particular percentage saving or exact byte limit. The browser app and the command-line package are different implementations.

Input processing and privacy

Image compression stays in this browser. First-party usage events are sent separately; Stripe handles checkout if chosen.

Local processing is not a promise of zero network requests. Read the privacy policy and use non-sensitive examples unless you have independently reviewed the application.

Related reading

This introduction describes the public tool and its limitations, not an independent security certification. Check the current application for available controls. Return to all blog articles when you are done.