What is GetCompress?

GetCompress is a lightweight desktop application that compresses videos, images, GIFs, and PDFs in batches, reducing file sizes by up to 90% with minimal quality loss. It works entirely offline, keeping your files secure on your device. You simply drag files in and out—no extra clicks required. Available for Mac, Windows, and Linux.

Who it's for

• Busy creators who need to compress large media files daily without sacrificing quality or speed
• Power users and developers who want automation features like folder monitoring, clipboard compression, and MCP server integration
• Anyone sending files regularly who wants a simple, offline tool to shrink PDFs, GIFs, videos, and images in one place

Key features

Drag-and-drop batch processing

Drop files from anywhere—Finder, browsers, Slack, CleanShot, or system screen recordings—and GetCompress handles the rest. The mini drop zone lets you drop a file in, then drag the compressed version straight back out. Batch processing means you can drop many files at once and keep working.

Reusable presets and full control

Save your favorite compression presets and manage every detail per preset or per file: quality, dimensions, target file size, and more. You get fine-grained control without overwhelming complexity.

Trim, preview, and inspect

Preview images, videos, GIFs, and PDFs quickly. Trim videos and GIFs, and inspect animations frame by frame before exporting. This makes it easy to fine-tune exactly what you compress.

Hands-free automation

Compress from clipboard—copy a media file and get a lighter version automatically. Use folder monitoring to compress every new file that lands in a chosen folder. Auto-copy output files after compression, ready to paste or attach. For developers, there's an MCP server for AI assistants, a Raycast extension, Siri Shortcuts, and open-source extensions for custom CLI tools.

What stands out

"It's a lot more comprehensive than it first seems."

GetCompress packs a surprising depth of features into a clean, lightweight interface. Beyond basic compression, it offers automation workflows, format support for 107+ file types, localization in 29 languages, and integration with developer tools—all while remaining offline and secure. It's a tool that grows with your needs without getting in your way.

Worth checking out if…

You regularly send or store large media files and want a fast, offline way to shrink them without quality loss. It's especially useful if you value automation, batch processing, and a clean drag-and-drop experience across Mac, Windows, or Linux.