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ImageAlpha

imagealpha · v1.5.1 • deprecated

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Utility to reduce the size of 24-bit PNG files

brew install --cask imagealpha
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Trust Score 5/10
Open source (GPL-2.0) +3
Active development +0
Licensed +1
No auto-updates +0
Deprecated +0
Established (>1yr) +1
Low installs +0

Review

Mar 11, 2026

ImageAlpha is a niche utility that efficiently reduces the size of 24-bit PNG files without compromising quality. It appeals to developers and designers who need to optimize images for web and app use.

Reduces the file size of 24-bit PNG images using pngquant, pngnq, and posterizer.

Maturity: The project has moderate community interest but lacks recent updates, indicating potential compatibility issues with newer systems.

Community: No significant community discussion found on Hacker News or Reddit.

Pros

  • + Open-source with a user-friendly GUI.
  • + Built on established command-line tools for reliable optimization.
  • + Free to use under GPL-2.0 license.

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature requiring manual checks.
  • - Inactive development since 2019 may lead to unresolved issues.
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PythonLast commit: Jul 4, 2019