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Screenshot Compression Automation

1 post · Jan 2020

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This post details a method for automating screenshot compression using pngquant and zopflipng on macOS, significantly reducing file sizes for easier sharing and faster uploads/downloads. It covers color quantization and DEFLATE compression techniques, along with automation via Hazel and Automator.

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  1. One simple trick to make your screenshots 80% smallerIntroduces a method to automate PNG screenshot compression using pngquant for color quantization and zopflipng for DEFLATE compression. Provides instructions for macOS automation using Hazel and Automator, and details the configuration of a dedicated Screenshots directory.