Compress game assets to cut data usage by 70% for Malian players
Malian game developers can't grow their mobile games because exorbitant data prices in Mali deter players from engaging due to high costs.
Upload images, audio, and videos from your mobile game; our AI optimizer compresses them losslessly using Mali-specific data profiles. Developers get download links for optimized assets, reducing initial install sizes and updates. Players engage more without high data bills.
Malian mobile game developers
Pre-tuned compression for Mali's top ISPs (Orange, Malitel) and common data bundles, maximizing savings on real networks.
supportive
Drag-drop upload of images/audio/video; auto-compress with preview
Shows data saved per asset and projected player retention boost
Select ISP/data plan for custom optimization
Organize assets by game project with bulk operations
One-click download ZIP + Unity/Android Studio integration snippets
Compress multiple assets at once
Track compression versions and revert
Programmatic compression via API
Invite team members to projects
Compare compressed vs original in simulated Mali networks
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| stripe_id | text | Yes |
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| project_id | uuid | No |
| original_size | int | No |
| compressed_size | int | Yes |
| savings_pct | int | Yes |
| compressed_url | text | Yes |
Relationships:
/api/projectsCreate new project
/api/assets/uploadUpload and compress asset
/api/projects/:id/assetsList assets for project
/api/user/projectsList user projects
5GB storage
100GB storage
1TB storage
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 150 | 2% | $81 | $972 |
| Month 6 | 800 | 4% | $864 | $10,368 |
Compress assets 70% smaller – boost retention despite high data prices
Post in Mali Game Devs Facebook group (2k members) offering free Pro trials for feedback. DM 10 active devs from itch.io with Mali tags. Run targeted LinkedIn ads to 'game developer Mali' ($50 budget).
Simple UI
No game formats or Mali tuning
Game-specific + Mali data profiles
Proprietary Mali ISP compression datasets + dev community feedback loop
Mobile gaming exploding in West Africa; data costs up 20% YoY per GSMA
Compression artifacts in games
Beta test with 10 Malian devs
Small dev base
Validate via surveys first
Success: 15+ confirm >50% would pay
Success: $100 MRR
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