mozjpeg ☆

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Description:
Improved JPEG encoder

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @mozilla | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: jpeg compression image-optimization web-performance encoder

Install: brew install mozjpeg

About:
MozJPEG is a JPEG encoder that provides improved compression efficiency compared to standard encoders. It reduces file sizes while maintaining visual quality, making it ideal for web optimization. The tool is a drop-in replacement for libjpeg, compatible with existing workflows.

Key Features:

Improved compression efficiency
Drop-in replacement for libjpeg
Web performance optimization
Maintains visual quality

Use Cases:

Optimizing images for websites
Reducing bandwidth usage
Improving page load speeds

Alternatives:

libjpeg-turbo – Focuses on decoding speed over compression efficiency
WebP – Next-gen format with better compression but less universal browser support

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