TinyFast

About TinyFast

TinyFast is a specialized macOS application engineered for high-performance, local file compression. It is a native desktop utility that processes a wide array of file formats—including PNG, JPEG, MP4, MOV, PDF, SVG, WebP, MP3, and GIF—directly on the user's Mac hardware. The core operational principle is a streamlined drag-and-drop interface: users input a file or folder and receive a compressed, optimized output without any network transfer. This architecture ensures complete privacy, as files never leave the local device, eliminating the security risks associated with uploading sensitive data to third-party cloud servers. The application is built with optimized native compression engines, prioritizing processing speed and efficiency to handle batch operations and large files within seconds. Its primary user base consists of developers, designers, and professional creators who regularly manage digital assets and require a tool that integrates seamlessly into their workflow without compromising on security, speed, or quality. The value proposition is clear: a faster, safer, and more reliable alternative to online compression tools, providing instant file size reduction with guaranteed data sovereignty.

Features of TinyFast

100% Local & Private Processing

TinyFast's foundational feature is its complete on-device processing. All compression algorithms execute locally on your Mac's CPU and GPU. This means your original files, intermediate data, and final outputs never traverse the internet to external servers. This design is critical for handling confidential materials under Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), proprietary project assets, or any sensitive content where data residency and privacy are paramount. It offers total privacy by design, removing the uncertainty of how online services might store, analyze, or utilize uploaded files.

Blazing-Fast Batch Compression

The application supports drag-and-drop functionality for both individual files and entire folders, enabling efficient batch processing. Utilizing highly optimized native engines written for macOS, it can shrink large collections of images, videos, or documents in a matter of seconds. This eliminates the sequential waiting time inherent in web-based tools, which require upload and download cycles and often impose queue limits. The speed is derived from direct hardware access and efficient multi-threading, making it ideal for preparing assets for web deployment, app development, or client delivery.

Universal Multi-Format Support

TinyFast is engineered to be a universal compression tool, supporting an extensive range of common file types across multiple categories. This includes raster images (PNG, JPG, TIFF, HEIC, WebP, GIF, BMP), vector graphics (SVG), video files (MP4, MOV, M4V), documents (PDF, DOCX), code files (JS, CSS, JSON), and audio (MP3). This broad compatibility consolidates the need for multiple single-purpose tools, providing a one-stop solution for reducing the size of diverse digital assets within a single, consistent user interface on macOS.

Integrated Resolution Resizing

Beyond pure compression, TinyFast includes the capability to automatically resize the resolution of image and video files during the optimization process. This feature allows users to define target dimensions or scaling parameters, effectively reducing both the pixel dimensions and the subsequent file size in one step. This is particularly valuable for adapting high-resolution source files for specific use cases like web thumbnails, email attachments, or presentation slides, streamlining the asset preparation workflow further.

Use Cases of TinyFast

Securing Confidential Client Deliverables

Freelancers and agencies handling sensitive client projects, such as unreleased product designs, legal documents, or financial reports, can use TinyFast to prepare files for delivery without ever exposing them to the internet. Compressing PDFs, images, and videos locally ensures compliance with NDAs and data protection regulations, as the files remain entirely on the creator's secured machine throughout the entire optimization process.

Optimizing Assets for Web and App Development

Developers and web designers can efficiently batch-compress entire directories of application icons, interface graphics (PNG, SVG), and code files (JS, CSS) before bundling them into a production build. Similarly, preparing video assets (MP4, MOV) for a website or mobile app becomes instantaneous, reducing load times and bandwidth usage for end-users while maintaining a fast, local iteration cycle during development.

Streamlining Creative Workflow for Designers

Graphic designers and video editors working with large volumes of high-fidelity assets can use TinyFast to quickly create optimized versions for proofing, sharing via email, or uploading to project management platforms. Dragging a folder of PSD exports or 4K video clips into the app yields smaller, more manageable files in seconds, facilitating quicker client reviews and feedback loops without compromising the security of the original master files.

Preparing Multimedia for Presentations and Emails

Professionals needing to embed images or videos into Keynote, PowerPoint presentations, or email newsletters often face strict file size limits. TinyFast allows for the rapid compression and resolution resizing of these multimedia elements directly on a Mac, ensuring the final presentation or email is under size constraints while preserving acceptable visual quality, all through a simple drag-and-drop action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my data truly private with TinyFast?

Yes, absolutely. TinyFast operates on a principle of 100% local processing. All compression occurs directly on your Mac's hardware. Your original files, the compressed versions, and any temporary data generated during the process never leave your computer. There are no uploads to external servers, no cloud storage, and no network transmission of your assets, guaranteeing total privacy and security.

What file formats does TinyFast support?

TinyFast supports a comprehensive suite of common file formats. This includes images (PNG, JPG/JPEG, TIFF, HEIC, WebP, GIF, BMP, SVG), videos (MP4, MOV, M4V), documents (PDF, DOCX), code files (JavaScript .js, CSS, JSON), and audio (MP3). This wide compatibility is designed to cover the majority of compression needs for developers, designers, and creators within a single application.

How does the speed compare to online compression tools?

TinyFast is typically significantly faster for several reasons. Online tools require time to upload your file (which depends on your internet speed), time to process on their server (often with queues), and time to download the result. TinyFast eliminates the upload/download latency entirely and processes files locally using optimized native code, leveraging your Mac's full CPU/GPU power. For batch operations, especially, the time savings are substantial.

Can I compress multiple files at once?

Yes, TinyFast fully supports batch compression. You can drag and drop not just a single file, but an entire folder containing multiple supported files into the application. It will automatically process all compatible files within the folder in one operation, outputting the compressed versions efficiently. This feature is designed to save considerable time when preparing large sets of assets.

Pricing of TinyFast

TinyFast offers a free tier and two paid licensing models. The Free plan allows compression of up to 5 files per day with access to all core features. The Lifetime Plan is a one-time purchase of €17.99, providing unlimited local compressions, access to all features, lifetime updates, and supports future development. There is also a Monthly Subscription priced at €2.99 per month (which includes a 3-day free trial), offering unlimited compressions and feature access. All plans are accessed and managed directly within the Mac application.