jpeg-archive ☆

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Description:
Utilities for archiving JPEGs for long term storage

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: compression images photography cli archiving

Install: brew install jpeg-archive

About:
JpegArchive is a command-line utility designed for compressing and archiving JPEG images to ensure long-term storage efficiency. It utilizes advanced psychovisual models and intelligent quantization to significantly reduce file sizes while preserving visual quality. This makes it ideal for photographers and archivists looking to optimize their digital image libraries without manual tuning.

Key Features:

Intelligent compression using psychovisual models
Support for multiple compression methods (MozJPEG, JPEGRecompress)
Batch processing capabilities for entire directories
Verification of image integrity after compression

Use Cases:

Reducing storage costs for large photography archives
Optimizing images for web deployment without quality loss
Automated backup and compression workflows

Alternatives:

ImageOptim – ImageOptim is a GUI-based tool for macOS, whereas JpegArchive offers a CLI for scripting and automation.
jpegoptim – jpegoptim provides basic lossless optimization, while JpegArchive offers more advanced lossy compression algorithms.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 14, 2024 10:07am		1	VERSION_BUMP	3ae6d4f4