caesiumclt
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Description:
Fast and efficient lossy and/or lossless image compression tool
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.2.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: compression images cli batch-processing optimization
Install: brew install caesiumclt
About:
CaesiumCLT is a command-line interface for the Caesium image compression toolkit. It supports both lossy and lossless compression for JPEG, PNG, and WebP formats, allowing users to significantly reduce file sizes while maintaining visual quality. The tool is designed for speed and efficiency, making it ideal for batch processing large collections of images.
Key Features:
  • Supports JPEG, PNG, and WebP formats
  • Lossy and lossless compression modes
  • Batch processing capabilities
  • High compression speed and efficiency
  • Cross-platform compatibility
Use Cases:
  • Optimizing images for web deployment to improve load times
  • Reducing storage space for large photo libraries
  • Automating image compression in CI/CD pipelines
  • Preparing assets for mobile applications
Alternatives:
  • imagemagick – More general-purpose image processing suite, while caesiumclt focuses specifically on efficient compression
  • jpegoptim – JPEG-specific optimization tool, whereas caesiumclt supports multiple formats including PNG and WebP
  • optipng – PNG lossless optimizer only, while caesiumclt offers both lossy and lossless modes across formats
License: Apache-2.0
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
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