Freshly Squeezed is a macOS batch image processing tool that resizes, crops, converts, and optimizes images automatically using presets and Drop Folders.
What is Freshly Squeezed?
Freshly Squeezed is a native macOS application designed for batch image processing. It takes images in formats such as JPEG, PNG, TIFF, BMP, HEIC, AVIF, and WebP, and outputs resized, cropped, converted, and optimized versions. The app is built by Daelan Wood, a solo developer and Director of Technology at Poppy Barley, an ecommerce brand.
Key Features
- Drag & Drop Batch Processing — Drag images into the app to automatically resize, convert, crop, and optimize them in batches.
- Drop Folders (Set It and Forget It) — Assign presets to folders; any image dropped into the folder is processed without needing to open the app.
- Smart Interactive Cropping + Aspect Ratios — Precise crop tool with Shift/Option modifiers, supporting 20+ professional ratios for social media, web, film, and print.
- Quality & Format Optimization — Visual quality slider with support for JPEG, PNG, HEIC, AVIF, and WebP outputs.
- Custom Preset Management — Save and organize export settings, with iCloud backup for instant reuse across projects.
- One Payment, Lifetime License — No subscriptions; a single purchase includes all updates and a 7-day free trial.
Who is it for?
- Web Developers — Resize and convert images to modern formats like WebP and AVIF for performance optimization.
- Ecommerce Managers — Batch process product photos, convert HEIC files from iPhones to JPEG, and prepare thumbnails at multiple sizes.
- Content Creators & Social Media Managers — Crop and resize images to specific aspect ratios for various platforms without repetitive manual work.
- Designers — Create consistent image sets by applying the same preset to entire folders.
What can you do with Freshly Squeezed?
- Web developers: Generate responsive image sets by resizing and converting to WebP or AVIF, reducing bandwidth and improving loading times.
- Ecommerce teams: Batch resize product shots for collection pages, convert HEIC files shot on iPhones to JPEG, and optimize for web performance.
- Photographers: Process client shoots in bulk — resize, crop to standard print ratios, and convert formats.
- Social media managers: Quickly crop images to platform-specific aspect ratios (e.g., Instagram, Twitter) using built-in presets.
How does Freshly Squeezed work?
- Create a preset with your desired output size, format, quality, and crop settings.
- Assign the preset to a Drop Folder or drag images directly into the app.
- Images are automatically processed — no need to manually repeat steps.
Pricing
Freshly Squeezed is a one-time purchase with a lifetime license. A 7-day free trial is available; after that, a single payment unlocks all features. No subscriptions or recurring fees.
FAQ
Is Freshly Squeezed free?
There is a 7-day free trial. After the trial, a one-time purchase is required to continue using the app. No subscription model.
Input formats include JPEG, PNG, TIFF, BMP, HEIC, AVIF, and WebP. Output formats include JPEG, PNG, HEIC, AVIF, and WebP.
Does Freshly Squeezed work on Apple Silicon?
Yes, the app is optimized for Apple Silicon and supports Retina displays.
Can I crop images with Freshly Squeezed?
Yes, the app includes a smart interactive crop tool with shift/option modifiers for pixel-perfect results and over 20 preset aspect ratios.
Can I backup my presets?
Yes, presets can be backed up and synced via iCloud.
