Tech riderRev. 21 Sept 2026
- 1Runs onAPI
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Cache scopeboth
- 4Self-hosted optionYes
- 5Supported build systemsCMake, Cargo, GNU Make
- 6Compiler/language supportAssembler, C, C++, Rust, CUDA via nvcc, ROCm HIP, GCC, Clang, MSVC, NVC++, Wind River Diab
- 7CI platform supportGitHub Actions, Jenkins
- 8Remote executionYes
7 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
Overview
MozJPEG is ranked #51 of 84 in image compression software on Specifiction. It runs on API.
Compared on image compression software
- Free plan
- Yesgithub.com
- Cache scope
- bothgithub.com
- Self-hosted option
- Yesgithub.com
- Supported build systems
- CMake, Cargo, GNU Makegithub.com
- Compiler/language support
- Assembler, C, C++, Rust, CUDA via nvcc, ROCm HIP, GCC, Clang, MSVC, NVC++, Wind River Diabgithub.com
- CI platform support
- GitHub Actions, Jenkinsgithub.com
- Remote execution
- Yesgithub.com
- Open source
- Yesgithub.com
Facts
- Compression modes
- bothgithub.com · 20 Sept 2026
- API access
- Yesgithub.com · 20 Sept 2026
- Supported formats
- PPM, PGM, BMP, GIF, Targagithub.com · 20 Sept 2026
- Metadata controls
- Yesgithub.com · 20 Sept 2026
Best MozJPEG alternatives
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Image Compression Software in 2026#51 of 84
- Best Test Coverage Tools in 2026#21 of 26
- Best Build Cache Software in 2026#15 of 23
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Sources
- github.com/mozilla/mozjpeg/blob/master/README.md· checked 20 Sept 2026