ImageOptim vs xxdiff
A side-by-side look at ImageOptim and xxdiff. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
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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xxdiff
Development
xxdiff is an open source visual file and directory comparison tool for Linux/Unix systems. It compares two files or directories side-by-side and highlights the differences in color, allowing you to easily see changed, added, or removed lines. It is useful for comparing revisions of text files like source code.
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