Storing and sharing large image files can be a headache.
Fortunately, there are several ways to compress image files.
Let’s dive in to learn more.
What Is Curtail?
Curtail is a free and open-source image compression utility for Linux.
It’s based on GTK 3 and uses a number of open-source projects to offer effective image compression.
Using Curtail, you’re able to compress PNG, JPEG, and WebP image files.
First, check that you’ve got Flatpak on your system.
Else, install it using ourcomplete Flatpak guidefirst.
A tiny window will pop up, and this is where all the magic happens.
Start by picking a compression throw in betweenLosslessandLossy.
Next, Curtail will ask you to pick the images you wish to compress.
There are two ways to do this.
One, it’s possible for you to use the file manager to choose the images.
Or two, you might simply drag and drop image files over to Curtail.
If you wish to use the file manager instead, clickBrowse your filesand grab the image files to compress.
Soon after you select image files, Curtail will start compressing them.
Additionally, Curtail will automatically save the compressed images for you.
you might find them in the same directory as their original counterparts.
To modify Curtail preferences, smack the hamburger menu on the main Curtail window and selectPreferences.
Here are some options that you might want to check out:
1.
Go to theGeneraltab inside Curtail preferences.
tap on the text field adjacent toSuffixand replace “min” with whatever text you like.
Change Lossy Compression Level
Curtail uses a set compression level for different image formats.
you might find these by opening Curtail preferences and going into theCompressiontab.
Curtail, on the other hand, simplifies the compression process to a great degree.
