README.md

Pixelita Image Compressor

Pixelita is a Go-based image processing utility designed to facilitate encoding, decoding, and conversion of images into formats: JPEG, PNG, and WebP.

Features

• Format Conversion: Easily convert images between different formats including JPEG, PNG, and WebP.
• Quality Adjustment: Tailor the quality of images during conversion to meet specific requirements.
• Concurrent Processing: Utilize parallel processing to optimize multiple images simultaneously.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Go (Golang): Install Go on your system.
• Go Modules: Fetch required modules by running go mod download.

Usage

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/keshon/pixelita-image-compressor.git

2. Install Dependencies:

   cd pixelita
   go mod download

3. Run Pixelita:

   Execute the following command to run Pixelita:

   go run cmd/main.go

   You can use supplied build scripts (bat for Windows and sh for Linux:

   • build-and-run - debug version (run after build).
   • build-release - release version with terminal window visible.
   • build-release-no-console - release version without terminal window.

File Structure

• config: Config to hold various parameters.
• imageencode: Contains functionalities for encoding images in JPEG, PNG, and WebP formats.
• imagetype: Manages image format types and their corresponding extensions.
• pixelita: Main utility for image processing and format conversion.
• internal: Includes additional utility functions and configurations used within the application.
• filesystem: File IO related helper object.

Acknowledgment

The banner images used in this project were sourced from Freepik, attributed to contributors @Freepik and @starline.

Contribution

Contributions to Pixelita are welcome! You can create issues, submit pull requests, or suggest enhancements to improve the utility.

License

Pixelita is licensed under the MIT License.