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GNU patch vs ImageOptim

A side-by-side look at GNU patch and ImageOptim. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

GNU patch

GNU patch

Development

GNU patch is an open-source utility for applying patches to text files. It allows users to modify source code files by applying differences files, also known as patches, which contain the changes between two versions of a file.

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ImageOptim

ImageOptim

Photos & Graphics

ImageOptim is a free app that losslessly optimizes images by removing extra metadata and making compression more efficient. It works with common image formats like JPG, PNG, GIF, and SVG.

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