ShortPixel
Image compression online tool operated by ShortPixel (ID Scout SRL) (Subscription + credits)
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 edgesShortPixel, operated by ShortPixel (ID Scout SRL) (Bucharest, Romania (EU GDPR compliant)) under a "Subscription + credits" model, scored 86/100 in our image compression benchmark. Overall finding: Login-free access offers three compression modes without third-party ads and discloses batch and size limits; this run cut size about 68% using cloud processing.
Bucharest, Romania (EU GDPR compliant) · 2014–Present (12-year image optimization specialist)
Provenance baseline: 18/20 · Operated by ShortPixel (ID Scout SRL, founded in 2014), one of the most widely installed image optimization providers in the WordPress ecosystem.
The online web compressor is free without login for files ≤10 MB (login removes the 10 MB limit; free plan includes 100 credits/month). The pricing page lists four non-expiring one-time credit packs (30K at USD 19.99, 50K at USD 29.99, 100K at USD 49.99, and 250K at USD 99.00). The Unlimited Yearly cards display only monthly equivalents (USD 8.33/month and USD 13.33/month, "Saving $31.98 / year") without printing the annual invoice total on the card, so the annual totals are kept unverified.
Pricing transparency baseline: 32/35 · Cancellation: One-time credit packs never expire; subscriptions can be cancelled anytime in the account dashboard under official Terms.
Temporary optimized files are automatically purged from cloud cache
No third-party services listed in this record; this is not proof that none exist.
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 belowShortPixel free web tool, one-time non-expiring credit packs, and annual unlimited plans; USD · 2026-10-21
Card displays only the USD 8.33/month equivalent ("Saving $31.98 / year") without printing the annual invoice total.
Card displays only the USD 13.33/month equivalent ("Saving $31.98 / year") without printing the annual invoice total.
7 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
The online web compressor is free without login for files ≤10 MB (login removes the 10 MB limit; free plan includes 100 credits/month). The pricing page lists four non-expiring one-time credit packs (30K at USD 19.99, 50K at USD 29.99, 100K at USD 49.99, and 250K at USD 99.00). The Unlimited Yearly cards display only monthly equivalents (USD 8.33/month and USD 13.33/month, "Saving $31.98 / year") without printing the annual invoice total on the card, so the annual totals are kept unverified.
Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.
Cancellation, sources & verification record
One-time credit packs never expire; subscriptions can be cancelled anytime in the account dashboard under official Terms.
ShortPixel official pricing page (annual plans and one-time credit packs) ↗ · 2026-10-21 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗
Archived official pricing sources: ShortPixel official pricing page (annual plans and one-time credit packs) (2026-10-21) [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 | 86/100 | Login-free access offers three compression modes without third-party ads and discloses batch and size limits; this run cut size about 68% using cloud processing. | 2048 × 2048 · PNG Historical test · 2026-10-18 Guest flow · Fixed PNG fixture · 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 scoresThe official pricing page and credit table state that guests get 5 free runs and registered Free accounts receive 10 one-time Nero Credits (Standard/Photo/Anime 2× costs 1 credit/image, 4× costs 2 credits/image, paid-only 8× costs 4 credits/image). Standard monthly is USD 21.95/month promotional (regular USD 24.99/month, 300 credits/month). The yearly promo banner displays only "7.66 USD per month" (3,000 credits/year) without printing the annual invoice total before login, so the annual total is marked unverified.
- Image compression：ShortPixel 86/100 vs Nero AI 88/100
Actual annual charges $59.99/$263.99. A 3-day trial is offered; cancel before expiry to avoid charges. Exact daily free count is unspecified. The 11,500-credit pack includes a current 1,500-credit bonus.
- Image compression：ShortPixel 86/100 vs PicWish 73/100
Actual annual amounts are $77/$278/$854. Absolute removal quotas and per-image credit usage are unpublished; 1×/5×/20× cannot be converted into image counts.
- Image compression：ShortPixel 86/100 vs Img2Go 80/100
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：ShortPixel 86/100 vs TinyWow 82/100
Linked capability test: Image compression
2026-10-18 · Native output attached. Findings cover the recorded fixture and conditions; paid specifications may be untested.
Task quality
File reduction 67.54% · Output size 1343 KB
Detailed facts & historical record
- Measured fixture results
File reduction: 67.54% · Output size: 1343 KB
- Fixture findings
Offers three modes without login; the default reduced this fixture by about 68%, with quality trade-offs to inspect.
- Original historical observation
ShortPixel's online compressor is completely ad-free, discloses its 10 MB guest limit upfront (01_landing.png), and freely unlocks Lossy, Glossy, and Lossless modes. In default Lossy mode, it shrinks our 4,137.9 KB PNG to 1,343.0 KB (-67.54%, 3.08× ratio, 02_workspace.png) at 34.72 dB PSNR and 0.9954 SSIM.
- Suitable uses · historical assessment
Webmasters and designers who want an ad-free workspace with free access to Lossy, Glossy (photographer-grade), and Lossless modes
- Result & output evidence
Delivery capabilities
2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test
Detailed facts & historical record
- Recorded export specifications
2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test
- Historical specification note · not an official maximum
2048×2048 full-resolution PNG free direct export (up to 10 MB and 50 files without login)
- Watermark observation
Watermark-free
- Batch & API
Supports up to 50 files per batch on web, plus WordPress plugins and REST API
- Recorded free-tier dimensions
2048 × 2048
- Attached file dimensions
2048 × 2048 · PNG
Speed & reliability
About 12.2s end to end in this run; reliability not retested
Detailed facts & historical record
- Timing observation
Network-observed server wait: 9.8s · End-to-end reference: 12.2s
- Date & fixture
2026-10-18 · anchor_compress_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
- Repeated tests & reliability
No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.
Interaction experience
No login in this run
Detailed facts & historical record
- Account requirements
No login in this test
- Sign-in methods
No login required (free account login removes the 10 MB per-file cap)
- Manual adjustment
Not verified
- Interaction observations
Clean workspace with zero third-party ad banners, offering Lossy / Glossy / Lossless mode toggles and direct one-click PNG download from the thumbnail card (02_workspace.png, 03_download.png).
Background & reputation
ShortPixel (ID Scout SRL) · Long-term reputation not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Service lifecycle notice
Not verified
- Operator
ShortPixel (ID Scout SRL)
- Recorded origin
Bucharest, Romania (EU GDPR compliant)
- Domain history record
2014–Present (12-year image optimization specialist)
- Background & reputation assessment
Operated by ShortPixel (ID Scout SRL, founded in 2014), one of the most widely installed image optimization providers in the WordPress ecosystem.
- 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
Not verified
- Engineering & privacy assessment
Processes images via ShortPixel's GDPR-compliant European cloud cluster without requiring personal details for guests.
- Retention statement
Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record
Task free allowance & pricing disclosure
Up to 50 files per batch and 10 MB per file without login; free access to Lossy, Glossy, and Lossless modes
Discloses 'maximum 10Mb. Login to remove the restriction.' upfront below the dropzone
Site-wide plans belong to the product node (see Product-level pricing baseline ↑).
Expand site-wide plans aligned for Image compression (7 records)
ShortPixel free web tool, one-time non-expiring credit packs, and annual unlimited plans; USD · 2026-10-21
Card displays only the USD 8.33/month equivalent ("Saving $31.98 / year") without printing the annual invoice total.
Card displays only the USD 13.33/month equivalent ("Saving $31.98 / year") without printing the annual invoice total.
7 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
The online web compressor is free without login for files ≤10 MB (login removes the 10 MB limit; free plan includes 100 credits/month). The pricing page lists four non-expiring one-time credit packs (30K at USD 19.99, 50K at USD 29.99, 100K at USD 49.99, and 250K at USD 99.00). The Unlimited Yearly cards display only monthly equivalents (USD 8.33/month and USD 13.33/month, "Saving $31.98 / year") without printing the annual invoice total on the card, so the annual totals are kept unverified.
Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.
Cancellation, sources & verification record
One-time credit packs never expire; subscriptions can be cancelled anytime in the account dashboard under official Terms.
ShortPixel official pricing page (annual plans and one-time credit packs) ↗ · 2026-10-21 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗
Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 86/100
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 · 90/100 · 30%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 32 / 35 | Clearly states right below the dropzone: 'Drop up to 50 files here to optimize. Compress JPG, GIF and PNG online. The files should have maximum 10Mb. Login to remove the restriction.' (01_landing.png). | Evidence A → |
| Interaction restraint | 26 / 30 | Clean workspace with zero third-party ad banners, offering Lossy / Glossy / Lossless mode toggles and direct one-click PNG download from the thumbnail card (02_workspace.png, 03_download.png). | Evidence A → |
| Background & reputation | 18 / 20 | Operated by ShortPixel (ID Scout SRL, founded in 2014), one of the most widely installed image optimization providers in the WordPress ecosystem. | Evidence A → |
| Engineering & privacy | 14 / 15 | Processes images via ShortPixel's GDPR-compliant European cloud cluster without requiring personal details for guests. | Evidence A → |
Capability · 84.3/100 · 70%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task quality | 54.3 / 65 | Reduces file size by 67.54% (3.08×) with 34.72 dB PSNR and 0.9954 SSIM, balancing strong compression with clean visual fidelity (54.3/65) | Evidence A → |
| Deliverable specifications | 19 / 20 | Preserves full 2048×2048 resolution and native PNG format while offering free Lossy/Glossy/Lossless mode switching (19.0/20) | Evidence A → |
| Processing speed | 11 / 15 | Cloud SmartCompress processing takes ~9.8s (~12.2s end-to-end) (11.0/15) | Evidence A → |
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