YouCompress
Free online all-in-one file compressor for videos, PDFs, audio, and images without registration (3 benchmarked capabilities: Video compression, Image compression, PDF compression)
Product node overview & trust baseline
Operator provenance, privacy baseline and site-wide pricing belong directly to the product node and are inherited across linked task edgesYouCompress, operated by YouCompress (United States) under a "Completely free" model, has 3 published task assessments on RealTest (Video compression 95/100, Image compression 89/100, PDF compression 78/100). In video compression, 100% free with no login, compressing the 3.97 MB 1080p anchor by 67.78% to 1.28 MB in 9.85s while preserving 10.0s duration, audio track, and 1080p resolution with unwatermarked export. In image compression, 100% free with no login, compressing the 4.14 MB anchor by 65.65% to 1.39 MB in 4.27s with PSNR 34.97 dB and full-res transparent PNG export.
United States · Domain registered in 2018
Provenance baseline: 17/20 · 8 years of consistent free public utility with clear service boundaries and no malware.
All file compression utilities are 100% free without registration or usage quotas.
Pricing transparency baseline: 35/35 · Cancellation:
All uploaded and compressed files are automatically purged from servers within hours
Google AdSense · Google Analytics
Product-level pricing & rules baseline
Verified plans, billing periods and cancellation terms owned by this product node; task-specific credit costs and free export limits are detailed per capability edge belowYouCompress 100% free web utility structure · 2026-10-30
Automated compression for videos, PDFs, MP3s, and PNG/JPG/GIF images
1 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
All file compression utilities are 100% free without registration or usage quotas.
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Cancellation and refund terms unverified
YouCompress Official Homepage ↗ · 2026-10-30 Capture 1 ↗
Archived official pricing sources: YouCompress Official Homepage (2026-10-30) [text snapshot ↗]
Capability map & linked task edges
Whenever a capability passes fixed-fixture testing, an edge is automatically linked between this product node and the task topic for horizontal comparison.
| Linked task edge | Score | Assessment · historical test | Test scope & delivery | Inspect capability / follow edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Image compression | 89/100 | 100% free with no login, compressing the 4.14 MB anchor by 65.65% to 1.39 MB in 4.27s with PSNR 34.97 dB and full-res transparent PNG export. | 2048 × 2048 · PNG Historical test · 2026-11-04 Account / tier unconfirmed · Fixed PNG fixture · Output attached | |
| PDF compression | 78/100 | 100% free with no login, processing in 2.07s and 100% preserving vector text and tables across both pages, though reducing size by only 0.05% to 1.62 MB. | PDF · Output attached Historical test · 2026-11-04 Account / tier unconfirmed · 2-page text & image PDF (1.66 MB) · Output attached | |
| Video compression | 95/100 | 100% free with no login, compressing the 3.97 MB 1080p anchor by 67.78% to 1.28 MB in 9.85s while preserving 10.0s duration, audio track, and 1080p resolution with unwatermarked export. | MP4 · Output attached Historical test · 2026-11-04 Account / tier unconfirmed · 10s standard 1080p 30fps MP4 video fixture (with audio track, 3.97 MB) · Output attached |
Tested task edges (with scores and native artifacts) are strictly separated from discovered untested capabilities (unscored).
Peer product comparison across shared task edges
Matched by overlapping tested task edges; compare site-wide billing models alongside per-task benchmark scoresAll conversion and compression features are 100% free with ad and voluntary donation support; 40MB per-file limit (up to 10 files per batch) with zero paid plans or paywalls.
- Image compression:YouCompress 89/100 vs Aconvert 86/100
- PDF compression:YouCompress 78/100 vs Aconvert 96/100
- Video compression:YouCompress 95/100 vs Aconvert 85/100
Monthly and annual modes confirm annual bills USD 72 / 180. Current PDF Unlimited and all-tool TinyWow Unlimited replace the historical Supporter description. Other single-category subscriptions do not include PDF. Numeric free limits and cancellation terms remain unspecified.
- Image compression:YouCompress 89/100 vs TinyWow 82/100
- PDF compression:YouCompress 78/100 vs TinyWow 93/100
The official tool page states free, unlimited conversion. Numeric size and page limits are not published; the claim is not a guarantee for arbitrary files.
- Image compression:YouCompress 89/100 vs 11zon 81/100
- PDF compression:YouCompress 78/100 vs 11zon 75/100
Confirmed 75 package and 73 monthly subscription capacities; subscriptions start at 1,000 credits. The table says 10 free credits/day while the footer says 10 conversions/day; this conflict does not establish 10 PDFs. PDF-to-Office has a 4-credit base and longer processing incurs more, replacing the historical mixed minutes/count description.
- Image compression:YouCompress 89/100 vs CloudConvert 93/100
- PDF compression:YouCompress 78/100 vs CloudConvert 98/100
Linked capability test: Image compression
2026-11-04 · Native output attached. Findings cover the recorded fixture and conditions; paid specifications may be untested.
Verified native export & same-run screenshot evidence
Inspect native image (2048 × 2048 · PNG) ↗Task quality
File reduction 65.65% · Output size 1421.6 KB
Detailed facts & historical record
- Measured fixture results
File reduction: 65.65% · Output size: 1421.6 KB
- Fixture findings
Substantial 65.7% size reduction while fully preserving 2048px resolution and transparency without visual artifacts; fast and straightforward.
- Original historical observation
Uploading the standard 4.14 MB PNG anchor (anchor_compress_v1) to YouCompress (https://www.youcompress.com/images/) completed in 4.27s on cloud servers, displaying Completed: Download (4.04MB => 1.39MB, -65.65%), exporting a 1,421.6 KB PNG preserving 2048x2048 resolution, transparency, PSNR 34.97 dB, and SSIM 0.9956.
- Suitable uses · historical assessment
Not verified
- Result & output evidence
Delivery capabilities
2048 × 2048 · PNG · Check watermark record
Detailed facts & historical record
- Recorded export specifications
2048 × 2048 · PNG · Check watermark record
- Historical specification note · not an official maximum
2048x2048 (Full-resolution unwatermarked PNG deliverable)
- Watermark observation
Not verified
- Batch & API
Not verified
- Recorded free-tier dimensions
2048 × 2048
- Attached file dimensions
2048 × 2048 · PNG
Speed & reliability
About 7.61s end to end in this run; reliability not retested
Detailed facts & historical record
- Timing observation
Network-observed server wait: 4.27s · End-to-end reference: 7.61s
- Date & fixture
2026-11-04 · anchor_compress_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
- Repeated tests & reliability
No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.
Interaction experience
Account requirement unconfirmed
Detailed facts & historical record
- Account requirements
Not verified
- Sign-in methods
Direct anonymous usage without login or registration
- Manual adjustment
Not verified
- Interaction observations
Not verified
Background & reputation
YouCompress · Long-term reputation not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Service lifecycle notice
Not verified
- Operator
YouCompress
- Recorded origin
Not verified
- Domain history record
Not verified
- Background & reputation assessment
Not verified
- External reputation record
Not verified
Engineering & privacy
Uploaded for cloud processing;Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record
Detailed facts & historical record
- Processing location
Uploaded for cloud processing
- Third-party tracking record
Google AdSense · Google Analytics · Fathom Analytics
- Engineering & privacy assessment
Not verified
- Retention statement
Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record
Task free allowance & pricing disclosure
Not recorded
Not recorded
Site-wide plans belong to the product node (see Product-level pricing baseline ↑).
Expand site-wide plans aligned for Image compression (1 records)
YouCompress 100% free web utility structure · 2026-10-30
Automated compression for videos, PDFs, MP3s, and PNG/JPG/GIF images
1 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
All file compression utilities are 100% free without registration or usage quotas.
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Cancellation and refund terms unverified
YouCompress Official Homepage ↗ · 2026-10-30 Capture 1 ↗
Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 89.3/100
Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.
Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_compress_v1
Honesty & reputation · 91/100 · 30%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 35 / 35 | Explanation unavailable | Evidence A → |
| Interaction restraint | 26 / 30 | Explanation unavailable | Evidence A → |
| Background & reputation | 17 / 20 | Explanation unavailable | Evidence A → |
| Engineering & privacy | 13 / 15 | Explanation unavailable | Evidence A → |
Capability · 88.5/100 · 70%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task quality | 55 / 65 | Size Reduction: -65.65% (4137.9 KB → 1421.6 KB, 2.91× ratio) · PSNR: 34.97 dB · SSIM: 0.9956 | Evidence A → |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 | Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export spec: 2048x2048 (Full-resolution unwatermarked PNG deliverable) | Evidence A → |
| Processing speed | 13.5 / 15 | Network-observed server wait: 4.27s (API mode: sync_json_verified; network upload 3.34s / end-to-end 7.61s shown for reference only, never penalized) | Evidence A → |
Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.
Linked capability test: PDF compression
2026-11-04 · Native output attached. Findings cover the recorded fixture and conditions; paid specifications may be untested.
Verified native export & same-run screenshot evidence
Open native exported file (PDF · Output attached) ↗Task quality
File reduction 0.05% · Output size 1658.1 KB · Selectable text retained 100% · Page 2 preserved Yes
Detailed facts & historical record
- Measured fixture results
File reduction: 0.05% · Output size: 1658.1 KB · Selectable text retained: 100% · Page 2 preserved: Yes
- Fixture findings
Perfect vector text selectability and table integrity without rasterization, but minimal compression strength (-0.05%); fast and login-free.
- Original historical observation
Uploading the standard 1,659 KB two-page mixed PDF anchor (anchor_pdfcompress_v1) to YouCompress (https://www.youcompress.com/pdf/) completed in 2.07s on cloud servers, displaying Completed: Download (1.62MB => 1.62MB, -0.05%), exporting a 1,658.1 KB PDF preserving all 27 vector text operators and 2-page table structures.
- Suitable uses · historical assessment
Not verified
- Result & output evidence
Delivery capabilities
PDF · Output attached · Check watermark record
Detailed facts & historical record
- Recorded export specifications
PDF · Output attached · Check watermark record
- Historical specification note · not an official maximum
Complete 2-page native vector PDF (100% vector text and table structure preserved)
- Watermark observation
Not verified
- Batch & API
Not verified
- Recorded free-tier dimensions
Not verified
- Attached file dimensions
Not verified
Speed & reliability
About 3.23s end to end in this run; reliability not retested
Detailed facts & historical record
- Timing observation
Network-observed server wait: 2.07s · End-to-end reference: 3.23s
- Date & fixture
2026-11-04 · anchor_pdfcompress_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
- Repeated tests & reliability
No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.
Interaction experience
Account requirement unconfirmed
Detailed facts & historical record
- Account requirements
Not verified
- Sign-in methods
Direct anonymous usage without login or registration
- Manual adjustment
Not verified
- Interaction observations
Not verified
Background & reputation
YouCompress · Long-term reputation not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Service lifecycle notice
Not verified
- Operator
YouCompress
- Recorded origin
Not verified
- Domain history record
Not verified
- Background & reputation assessment
Not verified
- External reputation record
Not verified
Engineering & privacy
Uploaded for cloud processing;Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record
Detailed facts & historical record
- Processing location
Uploaded for cloud processing
- Third-party tracking record
Google AdSense · Google Analytics · Fathom Analytics
- Engineering & privacy assessment
Not verified
- Retention statement
Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record
Task free allowance & pricing disclosure
Not recorded
Not recorded
Site-wide plans belong to the product node (see Product-level pricing baseline ↑).
Expand site-wide plans aligned for PDF compression (1 records)
YouCompress 100% free web utility structure · 2026-10-30
Automated compression for videos, PDFs, MP3s, and PNG/JPG/GIF images
1 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
All file compression utilities are 100% free without registration or usage quotas.
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Cancellation and refund terms unverified
YouCompress Official Homepage ↗ · 2026-10-30 Capture 1 ↗
Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 77.7/100
Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.
Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_pdfcompress_v1
Honesty & reputation · 91/100 · 30%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 35 / 35 | Explanation unavailable | Evidence A → |
| Interaction restraint | 26 / 30 | Explanation unavailable | Evidence A → |
| Background & reputation | 17 / 20 | Explanation unavailable | Evidence A → |
| Engineering & privacy | 13 / 15 | Explanation unavailable | Evidence A → |
Capability · 72/100 · 70%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task quality | 38 / 65 | Size Reduction: -0.05% (1659 KB → 1658.1 KB, 1× ratio) · Selectable Vector Text Retained: 100% · Page 2 Preserved: Yes | Evidence A → |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 | Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export spec: Complete 2-page native vector PDF (100% vector text and table structure preserved) | Evidence A → |
| Processing speed | 14 / 15 | Network-observed server wait: 2.07s (API mode: sync_json_verified; network upload 1.15s / end-to-end 3.23s shown for reference only, never penalized) | Evidence A → |
Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.
Linked capability test: Video compression
2026-11-04 · Native output attached. Findings cover the recorded fixture and conditions; paid specifications may be untested.
Verified native export & same-run screenshot evidence
Open native exported file (MP4 · Output attached) ↗Task quality
Size reduction -67.78% · Duration retention 100% · Video duration 10s · 1080p preserved Pass
Detailed facts & historical record
- Measured fixture results
Size reduction: -67.78% · Duration retention: 100% · Video duration: 10s · 1080p preserved: Pass
- Fixture findings
Nearly 70% size reduction while fully retaining 1080p quality, 10.0s duration, and audio track; fast processing and login-free.
- Original historical observation
Uploading the standard 3.97 MB (10.0s 1080p) anchor (anchor_videocompress_v1) to YouCompress (https://www.youcompress.com/videos/) completed in 9.85s on cloud servers, displaying Completed: Download (3.97MB => 1.28MB, -67.78%), exporting a 1.28 MB H.264 MP4 video, 100% preserving 1080p resolution, audio track, and 10.0s duration.
- Suitable uses · historical assessment
Not verified
- Result & output evidence
Delivery capabilities
MP4 · Output attached · Check watermark record
Detailed facts & historical record
- Recorded export specifications
MP4 · Output attached · Check watermark record
- Historical specification note · not an official maximum
1920x1080 (1080p 30fps native H.264 MP4 export)
- Watermark observation
Not verified
- Batch & API
Not verified
- Recorded free-tier dimensions
1920 × 1080
- Attached file dimensions
Not verified
Speed & reliability
About 13.24s end to end in this run; reliability not retested
Detailed facts & historical record
- Timing observation
Network-observed server wait: 9.85s · End-to-end reference: 13.24s
- Date & fixture
2026-11-04 · anchor_videocompress_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
- Repeated tests & reliability
No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.
Interaction experience
Account requirement unconfirmed
Detailed facts & historical record
- Account requirements
Not verified
- Sign-in methods
Direct anonymous usage without login or registration
- Manual adjustment
Not verified
- Interaction observations
Not verified
Background & reputation
YouCompress · Long-term reputation not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Service lifecycle notice
Not verified
- Operator
YouCompress
- Recorded origin
Not verified
- Domain history record
Not verified
- Background & reputation assessment
Not verified
- External reputation record
Not verified
Engineering & privacy
Uploaded for cloud processing;Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record
Detailed facts & historical record
- Processing location
Uploaded for cloud processing
- Third-party tracking record
Google AdSense · Google Analytics · Fathom Analytics
- Engineering & privacy assessment
Not verified
- Retention statement
Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record
Task free allowance & pricing disclosure
Not recorded
Not recorded
Site-wide plans belong to the product node (see Product-level pricing baseline ↑).
Expand site-wide plans aligned for Video compression (1 records)
YouCompress 100% free web utility structure · 2026-10-30
Automated compression for videos, PDFs, MP3s, and PNG/JPG/GIF images
1 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
All file compression utilities are 100% free without registration or usage quotas.
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Cancellation and refund terms unverified
YouCompress Official Homepage ↗ · 2026-10-30 Capture 1 ↗
Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 95.3/100
Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.
Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_videocompress_v1
Honesty & reputation · 91/100 · 30%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 35 / 35 | Explanation unavailable | Evidence A → |
| Interaction restraint | 26 / 30 | Explanation unavailable | Evidence A → |
| Background & reputation | 17 / 20 | Explanation unavailable | Evidence A → |
| Engineering & privacy | 13 / 15 | Explanation unavailable | Evidence A → |
Capability · 97.2/100 · 70%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task quality | 64.2 / 65 | Size Reduction: -67.78% (3.97 MB → 1.28 MB, 3.1× ratio) · Duration Retained: 100% (10s) · 1080p Resolution Preserved: Yes | Evidence A → |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 | Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export spec: 1920x1080 (1080p 30fps native H.264 MP4 export) | Evidence A → |
| Processing speed | 13 / 15 | Network-observed server wait: 9.85s (API mode: sync_json_verified; network upload 3.39s / end-to-end 13.24s shown for reference only, never penalized) | Evidence A → |
Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.