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Zipic Roadmap

We are currently working on the features below.

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We are working on these features right now.

    Next planned

    Those are the features that are planned for the next few months. They are ordered by priority.

    • Detailed Compression StatisticsNext plannedv1.10

      Provides more detailed compression statistics, including compression time, space saved, and success rate.

    • Compress to Target SizeNext plannedv1.10

      Supports setting a target storage size for compression, achieving the desired size.

    • Simple Window Pin ModeNext plannedv1.10

      Supports pinning a simplified window on top of other windows for quick access to compression features.

    • Support for Video CompressionNext plannedv2.0

      Supports compression of video formats such as MP4 and WebM, reducing video size and improving transmission efficiency.

    • Support Command-Line ToolNext plannedv2.0

      Supports adding command-line tools for convenient script operation.

    • Add WatermarkNext plannedv2.0

      Allows adding custom watermarks when compressing images, ensuring protection and quality.

    • Set Resolution (Pixel Density)Next plannedv2.0

      Supports setting pixel density for images during compression, allowing for better quality control.

    • Document Image CompressionNext plannedv2.0

      Implements recognition and compression of images within documents, achieving document slimming effects and saving the manual replacement steps.

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    We began our work on those tasks, but the work has been temporarily suspended.

      Completed

      Those features are already completed and available in Zipic.

      • Color Fidelity ImprovementsCompleted

        Display P3 wide color gamut preservation, HDR photo retention, and ICC profile preservation for WebP, AVIF, TIFF and other formats.

      • PNG Engine EnhancementCompleted

        Brand-new in-house engine delivers faster compression at comparable quality.

      • JPEG Engine EnhancementCompleted

        Fine-tuned compression parameters with a brand-new pipeline for better results and faster processing.

      • Quick Preset Switching on DropCompleted

        Hold Option key while dragging files to the main window or notch area to quickly choose a different compression preset.

      • Smart Skip for Compressed FilesCompleted

        Automatically recognizes previously compressed files to avoid redundant processing; re-compresses when settings change or files are modified.

      • Enhanced PDF CompressionCompleted

        New Ghostscript engine delivers dramatically better PDF compression with font and stream optimization; encrypted PDFs are detected with a friendly prompt.

      • SVG CompressionCompleted

        Optimize SVG files with 6 compression levels, from conservative to maximum; comparison view renders SVGs as live vectors.

      • Support for APNGCompleted

        Supports compression of APNG (Animated PNG) format images, convenient for converting to APNG format.

      • Launch at System StartupCompleted

        Supports launching Zipic automatically when system starts up, making compression workflows more convenient.

      • Real-Time Compression ControlCompleted

        Supports real-time adjustment of image compression intensity and viewing effects in the comparison window.

      • Support for Gif CompressionCompleted

        Supports compression of Gif format images.

      • Support for Animated WebPCompleted

        Supports compression of animated WebP format images, convenient for converting to animated WebP format.

      • Add Compression PresetsCompleted

        Add compression preset templates to allow users to customize various preset options to meet different daily needs.

      • Simplified Main WindowCompleted

        Optimizes and simplifies the main window interface for a cleaner and more focused user experience.

      • Support Drag-to-Notch CompressionCompleted

        Supports dragging images to the notch area for quick compression, making the operation more convenient.

      • Activated Devices ManagementCompleted

        Supports managing activated devices, allowing users to activate or deactivate devices as needed.

      • Support for JPEG-XL FormatCompleted

        Supports compression of JPEG-XL format images, convenient for converting to JPEG-XL format.

      • Delete Original After Format ConversionCompleted

        Supports deleting the original image file after format conversion.

      • Hide Status Bar IconCompleted

        Supports hiding the status bar icon for a cleaner interface.

      • PNG Format ConversionCompleted

        Supports conversion to PNG format images.

      • Support for AVIF FormatCompleted

        Supports compression of AVIF format images, convenient for converting to AVIF format.

      • Support for TIFF FormatCompleted

        Supports compression of TIFF format images, convenient for illustrators or designers.

      • Support for ICNS FormatCompleted

        Supports compression of ICNS icon files, convenient for app developers.

      • Global Keyboard ShortcutsCompleted

        Supports setting global keyboard shortcuts for quick image compression, making compression more convenient.

      • Support for New Notification StylesCompleted

        Supports both notch and regular notification styles, providing a better user experience.

      • System Support for macOS 12.0+Completed

        Backward compatibility with lower system versions, supporting macOS 12.0+.

      • Support for List SortingCompleted

        Supports different sorting rules, such as file size, date, name, etc.

      • Monitor Files and Auto-CompressCompleted

        Supports monitoring specified directories and automatically compressing newly added images, making the compression process more convenient.

      • Increased Compression FlexibilityCompleted

        Enhances Finder context menu to compress multiple files or directories. Supports dragging and dropping multiple files or directories to the Dock icon for compression.

      • URL Scheme & Raycast IntegrationCompleted

        Implements URL Scheme for convenient external calls to automate workflows. Supports integration with Raycast for quick image compression.

      • Pro License AuthorizationCompleted

        Supports Pro license authorization, allowing Pro users to enjoy the full suite of Pro features.

      • Preserve Creation TimestampCompleted

        Preserves the creation timestamp of compressed images when replacing files, ensuring the integrity of image information.

      • Update Check and DownloadCompleted

        Supports checking for updates and downloading the latest version of Zipic.

      • Support for GIF CompressionCompleted

        Supports compression of GIF files.

      • Subdirectory Creation ToggleCompleted

        Introduces an option to control the automatic creation of a 'zipic' subdirectory within the selected directory for orderly storage.

      • Drag-and-Drop Image CopyCompleted

        Supports dragging and dropping images to specified locations to complete image copying, inserting into documents, and saving.

      • Standard Format ConversionCompleted

        Supports conversion between standard image formats and performs necessary compression to optimize results.

      • Optimized Save OptionsCompleted

        Optimizes the design of compression options, supporting replacement options to further reduce the complexity of corresponding choices.

      • Pre- and Post-Compression ComparisonCompleted

        Allows users to view a comparison of images before and after compression within the window, quickly understanding the compression effect.

      • Support for More FormatsCompleted

        Supports compression of more image formats such as HEIC/HEIF and WebP.

      • Set Default Save DirectoryCompleted

        Allows setting a default image save directory, supporting retention of the selected directory structure, saving the trouble of manually selecting directories.

      • Set Output ResolutionCompleted

        Allows setting custom unified resolution size for faster and better batch output.

      • Automatic Directory Traversal Batch CompressionCompleted

        Supports processing multiple directories and files at once, automatically traversing and compressing supported images, making the compression process more convenient.

      • Native App DesignCompleted

        Native app interface design, compliant with system design, supporting light and dark modes.

      • Compressed Image StatisticsCompleted

        Continuously tracks space saved and number of images compressed, clearly displaying compression results.

      • Post-Compression NotificationCompleted

        Provides post-compression notification options, tracking progress in real-time and showing time and space saved.

      • One-Click Copy of Compressed ImagesCompleted

        Supports copying image data, which can be set as path, file itself, or Markdown link.

      • Image Compression Info DisplayCompleted

        Displays basic information of compressed images in a list, including thumbnail, name, compression status, and compression ratio.

      • Minimal Compression OptionsCompleted

        Provides compression intensity and save configuration options, designed to be simple yet flexible.

      • Support for JPEG/PNG FormatsCompleted

        Supports compression of the most commonly used JPEG and PNG image formats.

      • Drag-and-Drop Batch CompressionCompleted

        Support for dragging images into the main window for batch compression, achieving high-quality compression quickly.