100% Offline Workflow

Completed entirely on your PC.
Secure image compression.

No cloud uploads required. Simply drag and drop to compress instantly, completely removing Exif metadata (like location info). A professional tool that balances privacy and beautiful image quality.

Download on the Mac App Store

* No credit card required

SafeSquash drag and drop image compression screen
Drag images in and compress or convert them locally on your Mac.

App summary

App name
SafeSquash
What it does
Compresses, converts, resizes, and removes metadata from images locally on Mac.
Supported OS
macOS. Windows version is coming soon.
Main uses
Image compression, WebP export, resizing, and Exif removal
Pricing
Check the Mac App Store listing for current pricing.
Data handling
Local processing. No account or cloud upload is required.
Official support
SafeSquash Support

Who it helps

SafeSquash is for people who want to publish lighter, cleaner images with less risk.

It helps with blog, ecommerce, social, and app assets when images need to be compressed, resized, converted, and cleaned before publishing.

Blog and website owners

Reduce heavy image files, export WebP assets, and prepare visuals before publishing pages or articles.

Ecommerce and social teams

Optimize product or campaign images for sharing, while removing Exif and private metadata before upload.

Developers and creators

Batch-optimize images for apps, landing pages, documentation, and web projects without cloud uploads.

Use cases

Common ways to use SafeSquash

Use SafeSquash for blog image compression, WebP conversion, social media resizing, and Exif removal before publishing images.

Compress blog images for faster pages

Reduce photo file sizes before uploading them to WordPress, personal blogs, documentation, or landing pages.

Convert product images to WebP

Prepare ecommerce and marketing images with compression, resizing, and WebP export in one local workflow.

Remove Exif data before sharing

Delete location and camera metadata before using photos in social posts, client work, or public documents.

What's New in v1.1

Supercharge your workflow

We've added powerful tools for creators and developers to accelerate your workflow.

PRO

Advanced Resizing & Social Presets

Perform perfect resizing tailored to your needs simultaneously with image compression.

SafeSquash resize settings screen
Set resize options and quality before exporting images for web or social use.
  • 4 Resize Modes: Long-edge, Short-edge, Fit to box, and Crop to fill.
  • Social Presets: Tap once to crop & compress to optimal sizes for YouTube, Instagram/TikTok, and X (Twitter)!
PRO

App Icon Generator for Developers

Just prepare a 1024x1024 image! Generate a complete icon set required for app development with one click.

SafeSquash app icon generator screen
Generate an Xcode-ready AppIcon.appiconset from a 1024px image.
  • Batch Generate: Creates AppIcon.appiconset for iOS / macOS complete with Contents.json.
  • Ready to Use: Simply drag and drop into Assets.xcassets in Xcode!

Features

Three refined promises
that won't disrupt your workflow

100% Offline & Secure

No internet connection needed. All processing is securely executed within your device's Isolate thread. Zero risk of sensitive images leaking to external servers.

Completely Remove Metadata (Exif)

With a single toggle, cleanly strip away privacy data such as shooting location and camera model info. Bringing peace of mind before social media uploads or client deliveries.

Multi-core Rapid Processing

Automatically detects your OS processor count and allocates optimal resources (up to 4 parallels) for batch conversions. Blast through massive batches of high-res images without memory exhaustion or UI freezes.

Compress, resize, and convert to WebP with visible settings.

SafeSquash keeps common image optimization controls in one local workflow, without uploading files to the cloud.

SafeSquash WebP conversion settings screen
Choose WebP, JPEG, or PNG output for each publishing workflow.

Frictionless UX you can use effortlessly

No unnecessary settings pages. Intuitive operations that get you immediate results.

1

Drag & Drop

Directly drop images you want to compress into the window. Multi-selection is supported.

2

Adjust Settings (Optional)

Intuitively select the output format (WebP/JPG/PNG), quality, and whether to remove Exif data.

3

SQUASH!

Hit the button to instantly convert your images. No need to "search for where it was saved"—the folder opens automatically.

Simple, transparent pricing

Start for free. Upgrade to a lifetime tool if you love it.

Free

Test out the basic features

$0
  • Offline Processing
  • Exif Removal
  • JPG / PNG / WebP formats
  • Up to 5 images at once
Download on the Mac App Store
LIFETIME

Pro Version

Unlock all limits for professional use

$14.99$9.99 Launch Special / lifetime

Pay once. Not a subscription.

  • Unlimited concurrent processing
  • Transparent WebP support
  • Support for all output formats
  • Free future updates
Check on Mac App Store

Official facts

SafeSquash at a glance

SafeSquash is a local image optimization tool for compressing, converting, resizing, and removing metadata without uploading images to a cloud service.

Supported platforms
Mac version available now. Windows version is coming soon.
Best for
Image compression, WebP export, resizing, and Exif metadata removal
Data handling
Processing happens locally. No account or cloud upload is required.

What does SafeSquash do?

SafeSquash is a local image optimization app for compression, WebP conversion, resizing, and metadata removal before publishing.

Are images uploaded to an external server?

No, images are not uploaded to an external server. SafeSquash is designed for local processing, so compression and metadata removal can happen on your computer.

Which image formats are supported?

SafeSquash supports common image formats for optimization and conversion, including WebP output for web publishing.

Can it remove Exif or private metadata?

Yes, SafeSquash can remove Exif and private metadata. It can remove camera and location information before you publish or share images.

Is SafeSquash free?

SafeSquash is available from the Mac App Store. Please check the App Store listing for the latest price and in-app purchase details.