I got tired of image upload limits for KYC/School, so I built Shrinker, a fast, private image compressor that works offline.

Source: Dev.to

Introduction

Hi Everyone!

I recently had to upload some documents for a school application and kept getting that annoying “File too large” error. I didn’t want to use those sketchy websites that upload my private photos to their servers, so I decided to build my own solution.

Features

• Works 100 % in your browser – your files never leave your device (privacy first).
• Works offline – once you open it once, you can use it without an internet connection.
• Smart compression – shrinks file size dramatically without making the photo look blurry.
• Image to PDF – bundle multiple photos into one PDF (handy for applications).

It’s completely free and has no ads. I’m just looking for some feedback from the community!

Check it out here:

Tech Stack

• React
• TypeScript
• Tailwind CSS
• Browser Canvas API for the heavy lifting

What’s Next?

What features should I add next?