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
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Oct 13, 2023 6:01am 0 VERSION_BUMP 2acd6b87
May 25, 2023 6:37pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 0522ca2e
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