Image Compression Tool

The Image Compression Tool is a JavaScript-based application designed to compress images efficiently. This tool allows users to upload images and compress them to reduce file size while maintaining quality.

Prerequisites

Before you can use this application, ensure you have the following:

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• npm (Node Package Manager)

Technologies Used

• Multer: Middleware for handling multipart/form-data, used for uploading images.
• Imagemin: Image compression library for optimizing image file sizes.
• MVC Architecture: Model-View-Controller architecture for organizing the application’s code.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/usfsam7/image-compression-tool.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd image-compression-tool

3. Install the dependencies:

   npm install

4. Run the project:

   npm start

Usage

• Upload an image file through the provided interface.
• Adjust the compression settings (e.g., quality, format) if applicable.
• Click the compress button to process the image.
• save the compressed image.

Features

• Supports various image formats (e.g., JPEG, PNG).
• Adjustable compression settings to balance between quality and file size.
• User-friendly interface for easy image upload and download.