diff --git a/kindlecomicconverter/image.py b/kindlecomicconverter/image.py
index 9df8049..0a7b39a 100755
--- a/kindlecomicconverter/image.py
+++ b/kindlecomicconverter/image.py
@@ -20,10 +20,15 @@
 # along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 import io
 import os
-import mozjpeg_lossless_optimization
 from PIL import Image, ImageOps, ImageStat, ImageChops, ImageFilter
 from .shared import md5Checksum
 
+try:
+    import mozjpeg_lossless_optimization
+except ImportError as e:
+    print(e)
+    print("Check https://github.com/ciromattia/kcc/issues/541#issuecomment-1587343401")
+
 # 0.045 was determined by
 # 1200 / 824 = 1.456 (Kindle DX resolution)
 # 2250 / 1500 = 1.5 (Typical manga page resolution)