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ImgCompress: Privacy-First Image Optimizer

Local Image Compression, Format Conversion & AI Background Removal (Docker)

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ImgCompress: The self-hosted alternative to TinyPNG and Squoosh

ImgCompress is a high-performance, self-hosted Docker image compression and conversion tool featuring fully local AI-powered background removal. Process unlimited images offline with zero cloud uploads, no subscriptions, and complete data sovereignty.

Why choose ImgCompress?

ImgCompress was developed as a private alternative to cloud-based converters. Most web tools force a choice between convenience and privacy. ImgCompress is a complete local-first image web tool that handles everything from batch resizing to professional AI background removal on local hardware.

Privacy by Design (Compliance-Friendly)

Unlike traditional SaaS services, ImgCompress is built around a strict “Privacy by Default” philosophy. All image processing happens entirely on your own hardware, making it suitable for handling sensitive or regulated data without relying on external services.

  • 100% Local Processing: All operations run exclusively on your CPU/GPU.
  • No External API Calls: Images are never uploaded, proxied, or shared with third-party servers.
  • Air-Gapped Ready: Fully functional in offline and restricted network environments.

Get Started with Installation

AI Demo

Original Image Background Removed (Local AI)
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Advanced Image Processing Features

  • HEIC/HEIF to JPG Converter: Instantly convert iPhone photos into high-quality JPEG or PNG.
  • Local AI Background Removal: 100% offline background removal.
  • PDF to Image Tool: Extract PDF pages as individual high-resolution images (PNG/JPG).
  • Universal Format Support: Convert between 70+ formats including WebP, PSD, EPS, and TIFF.
  • Professional Compression Controls: Fine-tune quality settings, dimensions, and lossless optimization.
  • Multi-Core Parallel Processing: Optimized for lightning-fast batch jobs.
  • Automation Friendly: Scriptable CLI with JSON output for DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.

Business & Personal Use Cases

  • Web Developers: Optimize website assets to improve Google PageSpeed scores.
  • Photographers: Batch compress high-res galleries by up to 80% without visible quality loss.
  • Privacy-Conscious Users: Securely process family photos and sensitive documents.
  • Enterprises: Maintain GDPR, HIPAA, or SOC2 compliance by processing all media in-house.