Desqueeze

Desqueeze is an iOS app for batch resizing and reformatting photos, videos and Live Photos. Items can be sized by pixels, aspect ratios or percentages, with Stretch, Fill and Fit methods. Batch processing can cover a full Photo Library album, including mixed photo and video items. The app offers more than 100 standard templates, and users can create personal templates or modify copies of standard ones. Supported photo formats are PNG, JPEG, HEIC and TIFF; video formats include MP4, QuickTime MOV and M4V. Desqueeze supports HDR processing and lists 12 color profiles, including Original (Automatic). Results can be saved to the Photo Library or Files app, or shared through services such as Instagram, Mail, Facebook and Messages. The free Basic version limits photos to 4,032 × 3,024 pixels and videos to 1920 × 1080 pixels. PRO supports photos up to 18,000 × 12,000 pixels and video up to 8K. PRO costs $4.49 a month, $34.99 a year or $59.99, paid once for lifetime access. The listing requires iOS 17 or later on iPhone and iPad, and also lists Apple Vision compatibility with visionOS 1 or later.

Desqueeze handles batch resizing across several photo and video formats, with template and export options. Its free Basic limits are lower than the listed PRO maximums, and the listing specifies recent Apple platform requirements.

Desqueeze suits iPhone and iPad users who need to resize or reformat batches of mixed photos and videos. It also fits users who want preset or personal templates and multiple export destinations.

Desqueeze is a mobile app for resizing and reformatting photos, videos, and Live Photos in batches. It suits iPhone and iPad users who want reusable size templates and mixed-media album processing. The free tier handles modest output sizes; high-resolution work calls for PRO.

Overview

Desqueeze combines resizing, format conversion, and de-squeezing in a single mobile workflow. Users can set dimensions in pixels, choose an aspect ratio, or scale by percentage, then apply Stretch, Fill, or Fit. That range accommodates different framing needs, though this is a focused iOS option rather than a desktop workflow.

Batch processing can cover a full Photo Library album, including one with both photos and videos. Live Photo support extends that convenience to another common iPhone format, so users need not split mixed media into separate jobs first.

Key features

More than 100 standard templates offer starting points for repeat sizes. Users can make personal templates or duplicate and adjust a standard one, which is useful for recurring outputs without rebuilding settings each time. Photo formats include PNG, JPEG, HEIC, and TIFF; video formats include MP4, QuickTime MOV, and M4V.

HDR processing and 12 color profiles, including Original (Automatic), provide options for color handling. Exports can go to Photo Library or Files, or be shared through services such as Instagram, Mail, Facebook, and Messages. Quality controls are also supported, giving users more say in the output than size settings alone.

Pricing

Basic is free at no cost. It allows photos up to 4,032 × 3,024 pixels and videos up to 1920 × 1080 pixels, but has additional limitations. Those ceilings make it a sensible starting point for routine mobile resizing, not a dependable choice for higher-resolution deliverables.

PRO Monthly costs $4.49 a month, while PRO Annual costs $34.99 a year. Both unlock all features and remove Basic limitations; annual billing suits ongoing use and costs less over a year than twelve monthly payments. Lifetime Access to PRO Version costs $59.99, paid once and has the same feature scope, making it the one-time option for users expecting long-term use. The listed PRO maximums are photos up to 18,000 × 12,000 pixels and videos up to 8K.

Platforms

Desqueeze requires iOS 17 or later on iPhone and iPad. Apple Vision compatibility is also listed for visionOS 1 or later. Its mobile focus is a strength for photo-library workflows, but it is not the fit for users who need a computer-based resizing tool.

The developer indicates that identifiers, diagnostics, and other data may be collected and linked to users for analytics and app functionality. The privacy policy says collected data may be used for customer support; questions can be sent to [email protected]. Apple says the privacy information has not been verified by Apple.

Who it's for

Desqueeze is a strong fit for iPhone and iPad users who regularly resize mixed photo and video batches, rely on reusable templates, or need formats such as TIFF and HEIC alongside common video files. Basic should cover smaller jobs; creators working above its pixel and video ceilings need PRO. It is less suitable for users whose workflow centers on desktop platforms.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Batch processing of full albums, including mixed photo and video items, reduces repetitive selection work.
• Pros: More than 100 templates plus editable personal presets support consistent repeat exports.
• Pros: Broad photo and video format support, HDR processing, and 12 color profiles offer useful control across varied media.
• Cons: Basic's 1920 × 1080 video ceiling and 4,032 × 3,024 photo ceiling rule it out for some high-resolution output needs.
• Cons: iOS and visionOS support leaves out users looking for a Windows, macOS, or Linux app.

Alternatives

Photo Resizing Software is the broader category for comparing tools. Choose Batch Resize if Mac support matters; it also runs on iOS, is free with advertising, and offers a $34.99 one-time ad-removal purchase.

PDFOptim is another freemium option with a free trial and iOS, macOS, and Windows support. For Windows users, Fotosizer offers a free Standard Edition and paid personal and business options. PixelMod spans macOS, web, and Windows, while XnConvert supports Linux, macOS, and Windows, with free use for private, educational, and non-profit purposes.

Photo Size Optimizer is a free Mac-only option with no in-app purchases. Cantaloupe is a free self-hosted and web alternative. Converseen is free software for Linux, macOS, and Windows.

Verdict

Choose Desqueeze if you want to resize mixed photo and video albums on iPhone or iPad, with templates and flexible sizing in the same app. Its free tier makes ordinary jobs accessible, but the strongest reason to pay is the higher PRO output ceiling; look elsewhere if desktop support is essential or Basic's limits are sufficient for your needs.