Photos Taking Up All Your Mac Storage?

You've got years of memories. Your Mac has a limited hard drive. Here's how to keep everything without running out of space.

Why Photo Libraries Get So Big

You probably don't realize how much space your photos really take up. Here's the truth:

2,000

photos per year (average)

×

5-8 MB

per photo (modern phones)

After 5 years of photos:

50-80 GB

Just photos. Not counting videos.

The Simple Solution (Not What You Think)

Most people think they have two options: delete photos or buy more storage. But there's a third option that's better than both:

Make your photos smaller without changing how they look

Modern photo files contain a lot of data that doesn't affect what you see. By intelligently removing this invisible data, you can cut file sizes in half while keeping photos that look exactly the same.

No deleting photos
No monthly fees
No visible quality loss

Real Examples

📸 iPhone Photo (Portrait Mode)

Before

7.2 MB

After

2.8 MB

61% smaller

📷 DSLR Photo (RAW converted)

Before

12.5 MB

After

4.1 MB

67% smaller

🖼️ Screenshot (PNG to WebP)

Before

3.8 MB

After

0.4 MB

89% smaller

How to Shrink Your Photo Library

  1. 1

    Download MediaOptim

    Free download, works on any Mac. No account needed.

  2. 2

    Drop your photo folders

    Drag and drop any folder containing photos. MediaOptim handles JPG, PNG, HEIC, and more.

  3. 3

    Click "Optimize"

    MediaOptim automatically chooses the best settings. You can adjust if you want, but the defaults are great.

  4. 4

    Enjoy your free space

    Your photos look exactly the same, but your storage is back.

Questions You're Probably Asking

"Won't my photos look blurry?"▼

No. You'd have to zoom in to 400% and look really carefully to spot any difference. For sharing, viewing on screens, or even printing up to 8x10, you won't notice anything.

"What about my original photos?"▼

MediaOptim never touches your originals without permission. You can preview the result first, and choose whether to replace or save alongside the original.

"Is this safe? What if something goes wrong?"▼

Everything happens on your Mac—nothing is uploaded anywhere. We always recommend having a backup of important files (you should anyway!), but thousands of people use MediaOptim without issues.

"What's the catch? Is it really free?"▼

The free version lets you process 10 files per month—enough to try it out. If you want to optimize your entire library (unlimited files), it's a one-time $29. No subscription, no hidden fees.

Reclaim Your Storage Today

Keep every photo. Get half your storage back.

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