The latest articles on DEV Community by Nevyn Vaz (@nevyn_vaz_26). https://dev.to/nevyn_vaz_26 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3922297%2Fe5aea5ef-8dbb-4357-bcff-b7d28c00cf25.png https://dev.to/nevyn_vaz_26 en Nevyn Vaz Sat, 09 May 2026 18:57:22 +0000 https://dev.to/nevyn_vaz_26/i-built-a-fast-browser-based-image-compressor-because-most-online-tools-felt-terrible-572d https://dev.to/nevyn_vaz_26/i-built-a-fast-browser-based-image-compressor-because-most-online-tools-felt-terrible-572d <p>A few weeks ago I got frustrated with most online image/file compressors.</p> <p>Most of them were:</p> <ul> <li>overloaded with ads,</li> <li>painfully slow,</li> <li>forcing uploads to servers,</li> <li>or simply not mobile friendly.</li> </ul> <p>So I decided to build my own lightweight browser-based compression tool.</p> <p>The goal was simple:</p> <ul> <li>fast compression,</li> <li>clean UI,</li> <li>mobile support,</li> <li>and minimal friction.</li> </ul> <p>One thing I specifically wanted was client-side processing wherever possible, so users don't feel like they're uploading sensitive files to random servers.</p> <p>Some things I focused on:</p> <ul> <li>responsive/mobile-first UI</li> <li>fast loading speed</li> <li>lightweight animations</li> <li>image optimization</li> <li>simple UX</li> <li>browser-side processing</li> </ul> <p>Tech stack:</p> <ul> <li>React + Vite</li> <li>Modern responsive UI</li> <li>Compression libraries/APIs</li> <li>Custom optimization workflow</li> </ul> <p>I’m still improving:</p> <ul> <li>SEO</li> <li>compression quality</li> <li>additional tools/features</li> </ul> <p>Would genuinely appreciate feedback from developers/designers here.</p> <p>Website:<br> (<a href="https://filecompressor-pro.netlify.app/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://filecompressor-pro.netlify.app/</a>)</p> <p>Also open to suggestions on:</p> <ul> <li>performance optimization</li> <li>UI/UX improvements</li> <li>SEO strategies</li> <li>What more should i improve in my website</li> </ul> <p>here are some ss of my webapp for reference:<br> <a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fypg1wc1iv1f0g6uo6kwf.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fypg1wc1iv1f0g6uo6kwf.png" alt=" " width="482" height="728"></a><br> <a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fldhk0h45dgs62nj270uf.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fldhk0h45dgs62nj270uf.png" alt=" " width="448" height="723"></a><br> <a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fr0zbjyh1l2ki3t1wtzlw.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fr0zbjyh1l2ki3t1wtzlw.png" alt=" " width="445" height="697"></a><br> <a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Ftwuun7qzvptamvxvjvw9.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Ftwuun7qzvptamvxvjvw9.png" alt=" " width="445" height="710"></a></p> webdev react javascript showdev