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Nevyn Vaz
Nevyn Vaz

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I Was Tired of Slow Online File Compressors, So I Built My Own

A few weeks ago I got frustrated with most online image/file compressors.

Most of them were:

  • overloaded with ads,
  • painfully slow,
  • forcing uploads to servers,
  • or simply not mobile friendly.

So I decided to build my own lightweight browser-based compression tool.

The goal was simple:

  • fast compression,
  • clean UI,
  • mobile support,
  • and minimal friction.

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.

Some things I focused on:

  • responsive/mobile-first UI
  • fast loading speed
  • lightweight animations
  • image optimization
  • simple UX
  • browser-side processing

Tech stack:

  • React + Vite
  • Modern responsive UI
  • Compression libraries/APIs
  • Custom optimization workflow

I’m still improving:

  • SEO
  • compression quality
  • additional tools/features

Would genuinely appreciate feedback from developers/designers here.

Website:
(https://filecompressor-pro.netlify.app/)

Also open to suggestions on:

  • performance optimization
  • UI/UX improvements
  • SEO strategies
  • What more should i improve in my website

here are some ss of my webapp for reference:



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