PixelLite

An open-source, client-side image converter that transforms your images to WebP format with complete privacy.

Features

• Private & Secure: All image processing happens locally in your browser - no data is ever sent to servers
• Fast Conversion: High-speed WebP conversion using modern web technologies
• Responsive Design: Works seamlessly on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
• Easy to Use: Simple drag-and-drop interface with instant preview
• Comparison View: Side-by-side comparison of original and converted images
• Open Source: Fully transparent and community-driven

Getting Started

Prerequisites: Node.js

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/rfschubert/pixelite.git
   cd pixelite

2. Install dependencies

   npm install

3. Run locally

   npm run dev

4. Build for production

   npm run build

Built With

• React 19 - Modern React with the latest features
• TypeScript - Type-safe development
• Tailwind CSS - Utility-first CSS framework
• Vite - Fast build tool and development server
• Lucide React - Beautiful icons

Project Structure

pixelite/
├── components/          # React components
│   └── ComparisonSlider.tsx
├── utils/              # Utility functions
│   ├── image.ts        # Image processing utilities
│   └── translations.ts # Internationalization
├── public/             # Static assets
├── App.tsx            # Main application component
├── index.tsx          # Application entry point
├── index.html         # HTML template
└── types.ts           # TypeScript type definitions

Privacy & Security

PixelLite is designed with privacy in mind:

• No server uploads: All image processing happens in your browser
• No data collection: We do not track, store, or transmit any user data
• Open source: Full code transparency - you can audit exactly what the code does
• Offline capable: Once loaded, the app works without internet connection

Internationalization

PixelLite supports multiple languages. Currently available in:

• English (en)
• Portuguese (pt-BR)
• Spanish (es)

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see our Contributing Guidelines for details.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• The open-source community for making web technologies powerful and accessible
• All contributors who help make PixelLite better
• The browser vendors who continue to push the web forward

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PixelLite - Convert images with confidence and privacy.