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Skweejee

Skweejee batch-compresses and converts your images, videos, and PDFs, entirely on your own computer. Backed by ffmpeg, you get industry leading compression without sacrificing quality.

Built by Morgen Truesdale · Productivity · Developer Tools · Free

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Skweejee is a Community listing on Launch Llama with 261 total upvotes, founded by Morgen Truesdale who joined in Sep 2026, compared against 5 alternatives.

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Morgen Truesdale (Joined Sep 2026)

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Launched on Launch Llama Sep 28, 2026 · #1 of 143 that day

Skweejee

About

Skweejee is a batch image, video, and PDF compressor and converter with recursive file detection that can handle hundreds or thousands of files at once. Drop in a folder, choose your compression settings, and watch your file sizes shrink without sacrificing any of their quality then export as a .zip with the original folder structure maintained. Create a Watched Folder and let Skweejee automatically process any files you place inside. Photographers will enjoy the auto-watermarking feature which adds their mark to entire image sets at once. Web developers can export responsive sets at different widths you specify. Try the before vs. after view when you've processed a file to see for yourself.

Competitors: Notion, Todoist, Asana

Key Features

  • Target visual quality with VMAF instead of manual compression guessing
  • View before/after compression results with drag-to-wipe preview and quality scores
  • Batch-watermark images and videos with position, opacity, and size control
  • Auto-detect and recursively find images, videos, and PDFs in nested folders
  • Process multiple file formats simultaneously without switching between apps
  • Export responsive image sets at different widths with ready-to-paste picture tags

Use Cases

  • Save disk space without compromising on quality
  • Batch renaming, resizing and converting files to different formats
  • Use watched folders to automate the entire process
  • Automatically watermark hundreds of images and videos at once
  • Create responsive export sets of hundreds of images optimized for web
  • Process files directly from the Windows context menu
  • Before and after view for each file so you know you can trust the output
  • Drop a folder, click optimize and go do something else

From the founder

About me

“As a web developer, I'm always converting images and compressing video to optimize site load times. After spending way too much time working with free tools that either limit the number of files you can process without paying or that don't support both images and videos, I decided to make my own. Skweejee has all the features I found myself wishing for on repeat plus a bunch of others that I hope will make it helpful to anyone who works with media on a daily basis.”
— Morgen Truesdale, founder of Skweejee

Pricing

Skweejee is free always. If you like the tool, you can always consider donating using the link on the website or in the app!

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FAQ

What is Skweejee?

Skweejee batch-compresses and converts your images, videos, and PDFs, entirely on your own computer. Backed by ffmpeg, you get industry leading compression without sacrificing quality.

How much does Skweejee cost?

Visit the Skweejee website for the latest pricing details. You can discover and review Skweejee for free on Launch Llama.

What category does Skweejee belong to?

Skweejee is listed under Productivity, Automation, Developer Tools on Launch Llama.

How do I get started with Skweejee?

Click the "Visit Website" button on this page to go directly to Skweejee. You can also upvote and leave a review to help other founders discover it.

How does Skweejee work?

Skweejee is a batch image, video, and PDF compressor and converter with recursive file detection that can handle hundreds or thousands of files at once. Drop in a folder, choose your compression settings, and watch your file sizes shrink without sacrificing any of their quality then export as a .zip with the original folder structure maintained.

What can you do with Skweejee?

With Skweejee you can: • Save disk space without compromising on quality • Batch renaming, resizing and converting files to different formats • Use watched folders to automate the entire process • Automatically watermark hundreds of images and videos at once • Create responsive export sets of hundreds of images optimized for web

Alternatives

NotionFor development teams: Notion Developer Platform lets you build with CLI, Workers, and agents so workflows and data operate in one shared workspace.PDF & Image ToolsFor professionals: PDF & Image Tools compresses and converts files in your browser instantly so you skip uploads and keep data private.Free Bulk Image Compressor OnlineFor e-commerce sellers: Free Bulk Image Compressor resizes and converts up to 100 product images in your browser so you upload faster.ImgZillaHelps designers, photographers, and developers shrink JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, HEIC and SVG files by up to 90% in place, with batch drag-and-drop and original backups to the Trash.File Converter FreeFor anyone: File Converter Free converts 215+ file formats and handles PDFs and images in-browser so you skip signup and get results fast.

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#batch compression#image compression#video compression#pdf compression#file conversion#watermarking#responsive images#folder watching#photographers#local processing

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191 founders

191 founders supported Skweejee on Launch Llama.

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Reviews

4.4 · 24 reviews

marketing-1
Oct 19, 2026

it's awesome, and helpful some features can be improves

xautodm
Oct 19, 2026

Local-only compression for images, videos and PDFs with a clear before-and-after table; the privacy angle is easy to understand. It is only offered as a Microsoft Store app on the homepage, so there is no web version to try before installing.

Roshan Rao
Oct 18, 2026

Clean, honest homepage that shows real before/after compression numbers up front. Everything runs 100% locally with no account or uploads, and the quality-targeting approach with VMAF scores is a thoughtful touch. Windows-only via the Microsoft Store limits the audience. A portable or cross-platform build for Mac and Linux would make this much more useful for creators who work on multiple machines.

Hardik Parikh
Oct 17, 2026

Great local batch processing workflow powered by ffmpeg without uploading sensitive files to the cloud. Adding a quick comparison table of output file size savings per format on the hero section would help.

Binate ai
Oct 16, 2026

Fast batch compression without quality loss. Love that processing stays local on desktop.

Eldred
Oct 16, 2026

Really like that it all runs locally, and the VMAF quality target is a smart touch. Seems to be Windows only via the Microsoft Store for now. A Mac version would be welcome.

sellphotos Team
Oct 16, 2026

First look at the website only, not long-term use: it clearly explains that compression runs locally on your own machine, and the formats list and FAQ answer the obvious questions. It's Windows-only via the Microsoft Store for now, so Mac and Linux users can't try it yet.

Rayane Ben Haga
Oct 16, 2026

From the site (not installed yet): local-only processing and VMAF quality targeting are explained clearly, and the FAQ answers the free/catch question upfront. Windows and Microsoft Store only for now; a short demo video of a real batch run on the homepage would help me decide before installing.

luffy
Oct 14, 2026

The local image, video, and PDF compression workflow is useful, especially for creators who want to optimize files without uploading them to a server. Clearer comparisons of file size and quality before and after compression would make the results easier to evaluate.

Amit Kumar
Oct 12, 2026

Good product it will be a helpful tool All the best for your launch product is amazing

Frank
Oct 11, 2026

The site states clearly what the app does, that it runs locally, and that it is free. The FAQ answers privacy and cost questions up front. Windows only and Microsoft Store only appears near the bottom. Saying so near the top would save other visitors a click.

rioai
Oct 8, 2026

What's good: Clear value proposition and privacy-first approach — all compression happens locally on your own computer, no uploads needed. What could improve: The homepage could show a quick before/after compression demo so visitors immediately see the quality difference.

ScanChess
Oct 8, 2026

What's good: Clear feature list and real app screenshots; local-only processing is a strong privacy point. What could improve: Only a Microsoft Store download is offered; a pricing or platform note for Mac users would help.

Davide G.
Oct 7, 2026

The page explains local batch compression across images, videos and PDFs, with VMAF quality targets and before/after previews. Does the quality target also apply to PDF recompression?

Ahmed Zaki
Oct 7, 2026

Clear homepage: local batch compression of images, videos and PDFs, free, with a VMAF quality target. Windows-only via Microsoft Store, it seems.

Wave Leta
Oct 3, 2026

Batch compression with recursive detection looks useful for large media folders; Watched Folder could save time.

Kadir Yılmaz
Oct 3, 2026

thanks! finally i found a solution!

Saurabh Nandu
Oct 2, 2026

Clear, well-organized listing. Local batch compression with watched folders and auto-watermarking is a practical combo for anyone managing large media libraries, and keeping everything on-device is a sensible privacy call.

Sabrina Swenson
Oct 2, 2026

I love how this batches a bunch of files all at once, something I needed.

shao zheng
Sep 30, 2026

Local batch compression and conversion for images, videos, and PDFs — a privacy-friendly approach with ffmpeg under the hood. Looks promising for optimizing web assets.

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