Observed arrival · 2026-10-10
Crusher: file compression with a target-size dial
Crusher is a Mac and Windows file-compression app that targets a chosen size and says its processing happens on the user’s device.
○Open
⊠Login
$Paid
†Ads
✦Pretty
●Pro
◎Niche
◉Human
⚑Risk
ƒJS
- For
- Designers and teams compressing media to strict file limits
- Worth noticing
- The browser demo accepts GIFs up to 5 MB and exposes strength, size-budget, and auto-fit controls.
Field notes
The embedded demo exposes a size budget alongside four strength presets, and includes an auto-fit control intended to land under that budget. The broader product page lists workflows for several media types and names gifsicle, FFmpeg, and libvips as locally run engines. Mac and Windows downloads are offered; listed annual prices are €69.99 for Individual and from €419 for Studio.
Observed signals
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○OpenPublic substance visible
⊠LoginAccess appeared gated
$PaidCommerce or pricing visible
✦PrettyNotable craft visible
●ProPolished or operationally mature
◎NicheUnusually specific use
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