Smallr is here!
April 25, 2026
We're thrilled to announce that Smallr is now available on the Mac App Store!
Smallr is a native Mac utility that compresses video and image files locally — no cloud, no subscription, no complexity. Drop a file, pick a preset, get a smaller file in seconds.
What's included in this first release
- Video compression — MP4, MOV, M4V → HEVC with adaptive bitrate
- Image compression — JPEG, PNG, HEIC with content-aware optimization
- 5 Smart Presets — Smart, Ultra, Small, Balanced, and Max
- Content-aware analysis — Detects photos vs graphics vs screenshots and adapts strategy
- 100% on-device processing — No files ever leave your Mac
- Metadata preservation — EXIF, creation dates, and GPS survive compression
- Quick Drop panel — Global keyboard shortcut (⌥⌘S) summons a floating drop panel from anywhere
- Batch compression — Drop multiple files at once with live progress tracking
- Hardware acceleration — HEVC hardware encoding when available
- One-time purchase — Buy once, keep forever
Pricing
Launch price: $6.99 (introductory offer)
Requirements
macOS 26+ (Tahoe)
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Get Smallr on the Mac App Store
Thank you for checking out Smallr! If you have feedback or run into any issues, reach out at help@paulcontre.com.