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Zero-server image compression tool promises speed and privacy
A new tool from AppliedAI Hub uses WebAssembly to compress images locally, avoiding server uploads. Benchmarks show it processes 20 PNGs in 4.5 seconds versus 45 seconds for cloud services. The tool supports WebP and AVIF formats, achieving up to 86% file size reduction.
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The privacy and speed claims are compelling, but widespread adoption depends on browser support and whether the quality matches dedicated cloud compressors.
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