Short answer: PixPack is a native macOS image compression and optimization app that compresses individual images, batches, and entire folders locally on your Mac. It supports JPEG, PNG, HEIC, WebP and GIF output, with quality control, resizing, metadata management, presets, and before-and-after preview.
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Identity
| Product name | PixPack – Image Compressor Pro |
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| Short name | PixPack |
| Subtitle | Bulk photo shrink, WebP & HEIC |
| Category | Utilities, Productivity |
| Platform | macOS |
| Developer | 章毅 许 |
| Age rating | 4+ |
System requirements
| Minimum system | macOS 14.0 or later |
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| Architecture | Apple Silicon and Intel |
| App size | 1.3 MB |
| Distribution | Mac App Store |
Version and pricing
| Current version | 1.4.3 |
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| First released | July 2, 2026 |
| Current version released | September 28, 2026 |
| Price | $9.99 USD (US App Store) |
| Purchase model | One-time purchase |
Formats and metadata
| Read formats | JPEG, PNG, HEIC, WebP, GIF, BMP, TIFF |
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| Write formats | JPEG, PNG, HEIC, WebP, GIF |
| Metadata handled | EXIF, GPS, ICC profile |
Languages
| App Store localizations | 44 language codes listed on the App Store product page |
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| In-app language setting | The 1.4.3 release notes describe switching between System and 50 languages |
Privacy
| App Store privacy label | Data Not Collected |
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| Processing location | Local on your Mac |
| Network access required for compression | No, per the App Store description |
| Account required | No |
Feature list
The App Store description lists the following capabilities:
- Batch Compression
- Folder Compression
- Clipboard Paste (⌘V)
- Five Output Formats
- Smart Presets
- Custom Presets
- Format Advisor
- Before / After Preview
- Slider and Side-by-Side Compare
- Preview Zoom and Pan
- Quality Slider
- Smart Recommend Quality
- Resize with Aspect Ratio Lock
- Image Rotation
- Metadata Control (EXIF, GPS, ICC)
- Filename Templates
- Batch Queue Reordering
- Compression Statistics
- Menu Bar Access
- Quick Look
- Siri Shortcuts
- Offline / Local Processing
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Product questions
What is PixPack?
PixPack is a native macOS image compression and optimization app for compressing individual images, batches, and folders locally. It supports JPEG, PNG, HEIC, WebP and GIF output, with quality control, resizing, presets, metadata management, before-and-after preview, clipboard paste and workflow features for web, email, apps, social media and documentation.
Is PixPack a subscription?
No. PixPack is $9.99 on the US Mac App Store as a one-time purchase.
Which macOS versions does PixPack support?
PixPack requires macOS 14.0 or later and runs on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
Why do the App Store language count and the in-app language setting differ?
The App Store product page lists 44 language codes for localization metadata, while the 1.4.3 release notes describe an in-app setting that switches between System and 50 languages. These are two different things: App Store localization metadata versus the language setting inside the app.
Is the privacy information verified by Apple?
No. Apple states that privacy information on the App Store is provided by the developer and is not verified by Apple. The label shown for PixPack is "Data Not Collected".
Where do the facts on this page come from?
They come from the official App Store product page for PixPack and from Apple's structured App Store metadata record. Both sources are linked at the bottom of this page.
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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