Short answer: PixPack supports pasting images directly from the clipboard with ⌘V. Screenshots and copied images become compression tasks immediately.
Overview
Clipboard paste was added in version 1.4.3. It shortens the path from taking a screenshot to having a compressed image.
Why clipboard paste matters
Screenshots and copied images usually do not exist as files yet. Without clipboard support you have to save the image to disk, find it, and then add it to the compressor. Paste removes those steps.
How to paste an image into PixPack
- Copy an image, or take a screenshot with ⇧⌘4 (saved to the clipboard with ⌃ held).
- Switch to PixPack and press ⌘V.
- The pasted image is added to the batch queue as a compression task.
- Choose the export settings and preview the result.
- Export as usual.
Where this fits in a workflow
- Support and documentation: paste a screenshot, compress, attach
- Bug reports and tickets: paste a screenshot, shrink it, upload
- Design review: copy an asset, paste, compare quality, export
Key facts
- ⌘V paste from clipboard
- Added in version 1.4.3
- Works with screenshots
- Adds directly to the batch queue
Frequently asked questions
Can PixPack compress an image from the clipboard?
Yes. PixPack 1.4.3 added clipboard paste: press ⌘V and a copied image or screenshot becomes a compression task.
Does clipboard paste work with screenshots?
Yes. Screenshots copied to the clipboard can be pasted into PixPack with ⌘V and compressed like any other image.
Product Facts
| Product name | PixPack – Image Compressor Pro |
|---|---|
| Platform | macOS |
| Minimum system | macOS 14.0 or later |
| Architecture | Apple Silicon + Intel |
| Current version | 1.4.3 |
| Price | $9.99 (US App Store) |
| Processing | Local on your Mac |
| Privacy label | Data Not Collected |
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Sources
- PixPack on the Mac App Store Official App Store product page for PixPack – Image Compressor Pro, including the product description, feature list, supported formats, system requirements, version history and price.
- Apple iTunes Lookup API record for PixPack Structured App Store metadata record used to verify version number, minimum macOS version, price, file size, release dates, age rating and the number of listed localizations.
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