Synopsis

Final Year Project Synopsis

1. Name: Sahil Kumar

Roll No.: 12201369
Standard & Division: BCA/B
Project Guide: Poonam Mam
Project Title: Image Compressor
2. Project Overview
The Image Compressor project is
designed to efficiently reduce the size of
digital images while maintaining their visual
quality. In today's digital world, images play
a central role in various fields, from
websites to mobile applications. However,
large image files can significantly slow down
page loading times, increase storage
requirements, and hinder the user
experience. The purpose of this project is to
create a tool that allows users to compress
images into smaller file sizes without
sacrificing too much image quality.
The Image Compressor will support
various file formats, such as JPEG, PNG,
BMP, and GIF, and provide users with both
lossy and lossless compression options.
The software will offer customizable
compression settings, enabling users to
control the trade-off between file size
reduction and image quality. This tool will be
developed with a user-friendly interface,
allowing even non-technical users to
compress their images quickly and
effectively.
3. Modules of the Project
The Image Compressor project is divided
into several modules to ensure smooth
functionality, high efficiency, and an
easy-to-use experience.
1. User Interface (UI) Module:
●​The UI module will serve as the
front-end of the application, allowing
users to interact with the software. This
module will include components like
buttons for image upload, compression
level settings, and preview options for
users to view the results.
●​Technologies Used: Tkinter (for GUI
development).
2. Image Upload and Format Validation
Module:
●​This module allows users to upload
images into the system. It will check for
supported image formats like JPEG,
 PNG, BMP, and GIF and ensure the file
is valid before compression begins.
●​Technologies Used: Python Imaging
Library (Pillow), OpenCV for image
format handling.
3. Compression Algorithm Module:
●​This is the core functionality of the
project. The module will use different
algorithms for lossy and lossless image
compression. For lossy compression, it
will employ JPEG compression, while
for lossless compression,
PNGcompression will be used.
●​Technologies Used: Pillow, OpenCV.
4. Compression Settings Module:
●​Users will be able to adjust the
compression level according to their
preferences. The module will offer
multiple levels of compression, such as
low, medium, and high, allowing users to
 choose between image quality and file
size reduction.
●​Technologies Used: Python (for
algorithm implementation).
5. Image Preview and Comparison
Module:
●​After compression, users will be able to
preview both the original and the
compressed image side by side, so they
can visually assess the impact of
compression on quality.
●​Technologies Used: Pillow, Tkinter
(for displaying images in the GUI).
6. Image Conversion Module:
●​This module will allow users to convert
images from one format to another (e.g.,
JPEG to PNG). This is especially useful
if users want to retain quality but reduce
the size of an image through a different
format.
●​Technologies Used: Pillow.
7. File Saving and Export Module:
●​Once the image is compressed, users
can save it to their device. The module
will let users specify the file name and
location where they want to save the
compressed image.
●​Technologies Used: Tkinter (for file
dialogs).
8. Error Handling and Validation Module:
●​This module ensures that the uploaded
images are in the correct format and are
valid for compression. It also handles
any errors that may arise during the
compression process, such as
unsupported file types or oversized
images.
●​Technologies Used: Python for error
handling, Tkinter for alert messages.
9. Performance Optimization Module:
●​This module focuses on optimizing the
image compression process to ensure
 that the tool runs efficiently and
processes images in a reasonable
amount of time, even with large files.
●​Technologies Used: Python
(Multithreading/Multiprocessing) for
performance optimization.
10. Help and Documentation Module:
●​This module provides user guidance,
FAQs, and troubleshooting tips. It will
help users understand how to use the
application effectively and resolve any
issues that may arise.
●​Technologies Used: Tkinter for help
dialogs.
4. Technologies Used
To create a fully functional, efficient, and
user-friendly Image Compressor, the
following technologies will be used:
1.​ Programming Language:
○​Python: The primary language for
this project due to its simplicity,
flexibility, and extensive libraries for
image processing and GUI
development.
2.​ Libraries and Frameworks:
○​Pillow (PIL): A Python Imaging
Library used for opening,
manipulating, and saving images in
various formats like JPEG, PNG, and
BMP.
○​OpenCV: An open-source computer
vision and image processing library.
It will be used for more advanced
image manipulation and
compression.
 ○​Tkinter: The standard Python library
for creating graphical user interfaces.
It will be used to design the
application's front-end and provide
an interactive user experience.
3.​ Compression Algorithms:
○​JPEG (Lossy Compression): Used
for reducing the file size by
discarding some of the image data.
This is particularly useful for images
where quality loss is acceptable.
○​PNG (Lossless Compression):
Used for compressing images
without losing any data, which is
important for images where quality is
crucial.
4.​ Operating System Compatibility:
○​The software will be designed to run
on multiple operating systems,
including Windows, macOS, and
Linux, ensuring a wider user base.
5.​ Development Tools and IDE:
○​PyCharm or VS Code: Integrated
Development Environments (IDEs)
for Python development that will be
used to write and test the application
code.
5. Conclusion
The Image Compressor project aims to
solve the problem of large image file sizes
by providing a simple and efficient tool for
compression. By offering both lossy and
lossless compression options, users can
balance between file size and image quality
based on their requirements. The project
will be developed using Python, Tkinter,
and other image processing libraries like
Pillow and OpenCV. Through this project, I
will gain hands-on experience in software
development, GUI design, and working with
various image processing algorithms.
This project will not only serve as a practical
solution for anyone dealing with large image
files but also showcase my skills in creating
desktop applications and working with
image manipulation techniques.
Additionally, it will help prepare me for a
career in software development by
deepening my understanding of algorithm
design, performance optimization, and user
interface development.
6. References and
Acknowledgements
●​Poonam Mam – For valuable guidance
and mentorship throughout the project.
●​Pillow Documentation – Official
documentation for image processing.
●​OpenCV Documentation – Resources
for understanding image manipulation
techniques.