Pym is an open-source application that works as an image compressor, editor, and converter. Therefore, you have the chance to save valuable space on disk drive and optimize your photos for web uploading.
The utility opens with modern and innovative user interface that will definitely attract you by its original display. Using the application is very easy. Once you load the photo you wish to process, the tool gives you information about the original size of the image. You have the ability to rotate and zoom the image for a better preview. Then, you can start editing your photo by selecting the compression method and the desired width and height of the resulting image. Optionally, you can preserve the original aspect ratio. You can also reduce the palette of colors and optimize the image dithering. Depending on the compression method you select, a series of advanced settings become available for optimization. At the end of the compression process, the utility informs you about the size amount you saved.
As already mentioned above, the app is very catching and more importantly, it supports being developed for your particular needs. Unfortunately, some optimization processes take a while and the preview window doesn't always update in real time.
Pros
- Provides multiple compressing methods
- Can be developed further, being an open-source
- Can reduce the palette of colors
- Informs you about the reduced size amount
Cons
- Some optimization processes take quite long
- The preview doesn't always update in real time