crunch-app ☆
« Back to VersTracker
Description:
PNG image optimiser
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 5.0.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @chrissimpkins  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: png optimization compression images web-performance
Install: brew install --cask crunch-app
About:
Crunch is a PNG image optimizer that uses advanced, lossy compression techniques to significantly reduce file sizes while maintaining visual quality. It works by intelligently analyzing and simplifying image data, making it ideal for web performance optimization. The tool processes images directly, providing faster load times for websites and applications.
Key Features:
  • Advanced lossy compression algorithm
  • Command-line interface for batch processing
  • Significant file size reduction with minimal quality loss
  • Optimized specifically for PNG format
Use Cases:
  • Optimizing web graphics and assets for faster page loads
  • Reducing image sizes in mobile applications
  • Processing large batches of PNG files for deployment
Alternatives:
  • optipng – Lossless compression, smaller reductions
  • pngquant – Similar lossy approach, different algorithm
  • imageoptim – GUI-based, includes multiple optimizers
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Aug 24, 2025 9:01pm 5.0.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 1adad2ff
Aug 5, 2025 2:16pm 5.0.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 6cfc07c1
« Back to VersTracker  |  Browse Packages  |  About