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ImageAlpha vs Clop
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
ImageAlpha
7.0Utility to reduce the size of 24-bit PNG files
Clop
8.0Image, video and clipboard optimiser
| Metric | ImageAlpha | Clop |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Productivity |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 2 | 135 |
| 90-day Installs | 21 | 462 |
| 365-day Installs | 132 | 2.2K |
| Version | 1.5.1 | 2.11.6 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 478 | 1.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 65 | 56 |
| Open Issues | 13 | 4 |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 6y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 13, 2023 |
Reviews
ImageAlpha
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.
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.
Clop
Clop is an image, video, and clipboard optimizer that automatically optimizes screenshots and recordings, making it ideal for designers and content creators. It integrates seamlessly with the clipboard and works in the background, saving users time and effort.
Optimizes clipboard content in real-time for images and videos.
Pros
- + Automatically optimizes clipboard content
- + Seamless integration with macOS clipboard
- + Real-time processing for efficiency
- + Open-source with a strong community backing
Cons
- - Name confusion with ransomware
- - Potential optimization affecting quality