# Sami - Media Optimizer — Compress Photos, Videos & PDFs

> Intelligent media compression app to free up device storage. (iPhone/iPad app by Blaine Miller.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sami-media-optimizer/id6758907995 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Blaine Miller](https://appshunter.io/developer/1348196068)
- Category: Photo & Video, Productivity
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2026-02-11
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sami-media-optimizer/id6758907995/reviews.md

## What is Sami?

RECLAIM YOUR STORAGE SPACE

Is your device running out of space? Sami helps you optimize photos, videos, and PDFs with intelligent compression keeping the memories while freeing up gigabytes of storage.

PREVIEW BEFORE YOU COMMIT

Never guess about quality. See exactly how your optimized media will look with side-by-side comparisons. Inspect details before saving. Your photos, your control.

SMART TASK SYSTEM

Create custom optimization tasks for specific albums, folders, or file types. Target exactly the media you want with filters for dates, file sizes, and more. Sami optimizes only what you choose.

AUTOMATE EVERYTHING

Set tasks to run automatically on a schedule or trigger them from Apple Shortcuts. Optimize new photos daily, compress videos before backups, or run tasks when you arrive home. Set it and forget it.

FULL SHORTCUTS & SIRI SUPPORT

Sami's whole job system is scriptable from the Shortcuts app: create optimization tasks with real filters (media types, age, minimum size, quality, video codec and resolution caps), list your tasks, check their status, and queue them to run. The Optimize Media action runs photos, videos, and PDFs straight through Sami's optimizers with the preference profile you choose and hands the optimized files to the next action. You can even read or change Sami's settings from a shortcut, and your tasks show up in Spotlight search.

WORKS WITH YOUR MEDIA

- Apple Photos library integration
- Any folder on your device
- Drag and drop support on Mac and iPad
- Photos, videos, and PDF documents
- Estimate savings before optimizing

FUN & INTUITIVE

Media optimization doesn't have to be boring. Sami features a delightfully playful interface with smooth animations and clear visualizations that make managing your library enjoyable.

UNIVERSAL APPLE APP

One purchase works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac with full feature parity.

FEATURES

- Side-by-side preview comparisons
- Apple Photos library access
- Custom folder optimization
- Automated task scheduling
- Full Apple Shortcuts & Siri integration
- Tasks searchable from Spotlight
- PDF compression support
- Drag and drop files
- Storage savings estimation
- Batch processing
- Quality control settings
- Universal app (iOS + macOS)
- No subscription required

PERFECT FOR

- Freeing up device storage
- Creating reference versions of media
- Archiving old photos at lower quality
- Preparing media for sharing or upload
- Keeping document libraries lean
- Automated photo library maintenance

IMPORTANT NOTE

Sami uses lossy compression to achieve space savings. There will be some quality loss in optimized media. The side-by-side preview feature helps you evaluate if the quality trade-off meets your needs. Always keep backups of important media.

Download Sami today and take control of your device storage with smart, automated media optimization.

## Key features

- Intelligent media compression
- Side-by-side quality preview
- Customizable optimization tasks
- Automated task scheduling
- Apple Photos library integration
- PDF compression
- Universal app support

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sami-media-optimizer/id6758907995/reviews.md

### 5/5 — It saved me more than 200GB!

*2026-02-14*

Sami is one of those tools that you only look to when you simply don’t want to delete your photos or videos but you also want to free up some space in your iCloud account. It is a Lossy compressor so some quality loss is expected, however if you have other storage outside of iCloud you can still have it keep the originals outside of iCloud so you preserve the originals but can free up a lot of space and keep versions that are more than good enough for social media. If your like me and like to shoot RAW and end up only picking a few favorites out the batch and never get around to pruning them later, This app can help you out! I am thankful to have something like Sami to help me keep my storage optimized.

## Frequently asked questions about Sami

### What is Sami?

Sami is a media optimization app designed to compress photos, videos, and PDFs to help you reclaim storage space on your device. It offers intelligent compression with quality previews and automated task scheduling.

### Does Sami have ads?

No, Sami does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application with a one-time purchase.

### How much does Sami cost?

Sami is available for a one-time purchase of $4.99. This purchase grants access to the app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac with full feature parity.

### What devices does Sami support?

Sami is a universal Apple app and supports iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices. One purchase covers all supported platforms.

### What is the age rating for Sami?

Sami has an age rating of 9+, indicating it is suitable for users aged 9 and older.

### How often is Sami updated?

Sami was last updated on April 26, 2026, indicating active development and support for the application.

### Can I preview media quality before compressing with Sami?

Yes, Sami features a side-by-side preview comparison tool that allows you to see exactly how your optimized media will look before committing to saving. This helps you evaluate the quality trade-off.

### Does Sami work with my Apple Photos library?

Yes, Sami integrates directly with your Apple Photos library, allowing you to optimize media stored within it. It also supports optimization for any folder on your device.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.3 — 2026-09-07

Fixed the count shown while a scan is running. In Japanese and Korean it could display the wrong thing entirely, and in every language it said "files" and "assets" in English. Both are correct now, in all nine languages.

### 1.4.2 — 2026-09-02

Small fixes and refinements under the hood.

### 1.4.1 — 2026-08-19

Clearer permissions, and a scan that no longer stops short.

- When macOS asks whether Sami may read your Desktop, Documents, or Downloads, the prompt now explains what Sami does with them instead of showing generic text.
- Declining a folder no longer cuts the whole scan short. Sami skips just that folder and keeps going.
- A folder you declined is no longer a dead end: Sami tells you it was skipped and offers to grant access in one click, so you can change your mind later.
- Sami now leaves managed libraries alone — your Photos and Music libraries, and the Trash. Optimizing files inside them can corrupt the library that owns them.

### 1.4.0 — 2026-08-11

Feedback and ratings that actually open.

- Fixed: "Feedback & Support" and "Enjoying Sami?" in Settings showed a chevron and then did nothing when tapped. Both now open properly — report a bug, suggest a feature, ask a question, send translation feedback, or leave a rating.
- Fixed: About reported "Version 1.0.0" no matter which version you were running. It now shows the real version straight from the app.
- About also gained direct links to the privacy policy and Sami's own page.

### 1.2.2 — 2026-06-14

Stability and reliability improvements.

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