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Each product is scored independently per task edge; switch tasks below while keeping shared products selected| Task edge | ezgif.com | 123apps.com | Switch / compare |
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| Image compression | 91/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
| PDF to Word | Not tested in topic | 97/100 DOCX · Output attached | Compare in task topic → |
| PDF compression | Not tested in topic | 97/100 PDF · Output attached | Compare in task topic → |
| Video compression | 89/100 MP4 · Output attached | 76/100 MP4 · Output attached | Active task |
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Browse this task →| Criterion | Ezgif Video compression 89/100 Seven-aspect task score Ezgif leverages proven server-side open-source FFmpeg toolchains to deliver a completely free, login-free video compressor. On the 3.97 MB 1080p benchmark, processing took a mere 1.97s, reducing file size by 29.76% to 2.79 MB while perfectly preserving 1080p resolution and audio. It exports completely unwatermarked MP4 files with zero cost. Tested export MP4 · Output attached Historical test · 2026-11-04 | 123apps Video compression 76/100 Seven-aspect task score Online video resize and conversion utility by 123apps; transcodes and delivers 1080p watermark-free MP4 in 1.80s without login, though default bitrate increases file size. Tested export MP4 · Output attached Historical test · 2026-11-05 |
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| Pricing & rules | ||
| Pricing plans | Ezgif 100% free web utility structure · 2026-10-30 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free2026-10-30 ↗ Free Free Free 100% free without login, up to 100MB file limit, unlimited daily uses Animated GIF/WebP/AVIF maker, optimizer/compressor, video converter 1 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. All features are 100% free without sign-up or credit card, supporting files up to 100MB with unlimited conversions. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified Ezgif About & Engine Information ↗ · 2026-10-30 Capture 1 ↗ | 123apps site-wide free usage and single Premium subscription system · 2026-10-30 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free2026-10-30 ↗ Free Free Free 51 tools included, unlimited files per day, 10 GB max file size Fast standard processing speed, audio/video tools, PDF utilities；Includes display ads, standard queue priority Premium (Monthly)2026-10-30 ↗ USD 6/month — Monthly 51 tools included, unlimited files/day, 10 GB max file size, faster queue No ads, faster dedicated server pipeline, concurrent batch tasks Premium (Annual)2026-10-30 ↗ — USD 48/year Annual Billed annually at $48 ($4/mo equiv, 20% savings), unlimited files/day, 10 GB Full year ad-free experience, dedicated faster queue, priority support 3 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. All 51 utilities are free to use with up to 10 GB file limits; Premium subscription costs $6/mo or $48/yr ($4/mo equiv, saves 20%) with no ads and faster processing queues. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified 123apps Official Pricing Page ↗ · 2026-10-30 Capture 1 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | Not verified | Direct anonymous usage without forced paywall gates |
| Cancellation & refunds | Not verified | Not verified |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Not verified | Not verified |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | Size reduction: -29.76% · Duration retention: 100% · Video duration: 10s · 1080p preserved: Pass | Size reduction: --59.86% · Duration retention: 100% · Video duration: 10s · 1080p preserved: Pass |
| Fixture findings | Ultra-fast 1.97s compression with 29.76% size reduction (to 2.79MB) preserving 1080p and audio, 100% free with no watermark. | Full 10.0s duration and 1080p audio/video preserved; default preset expanded size to 6.35 MB (-59.86% reduction) without watermarks. |
| Original historical observation | Uploaded 3.97 MB 10.0s 1080p test master (anchor_videocompress_v1) to Ezgif, selected 1080p resolution; server completed FFmpeg compression in 1.97s with 29.76% reduction (down to 2.79 MB), exporting native 2.79 MB H.264 MP4 with full 1080p, audio, and duration retained with zero watermarks. | 123apps (online-video-cutter.com/resize-video) supports guest upload of 3.97 MB (10.0s 1080p) master; completed in 1.80s, file expanded to 6.35 MB under default bitrate settings, zero watermarks. |
| Suitable uses · historical assessment | Not verified | Not verified |
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| Delivery capabilities | ||
| Recorded export specifications | MP4 · Output attached · Check watermark record | MP4 · Output attached · Check watermark record |
| Historical specification note · not an official maximum | 1920×1080 (1080p native H.264 MP4 export, 100% watermark-free) | 1080p native watermark-free export supported |
| Watermark observation | Not verified | Not verified |
| Batch & API | Not verified | Not verified |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Attached file dimensions | Not verified | Not verified |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Network-observed server wait: 1.97s · End-to-end reference: 3.97s | Network-observed server wait: 1.8s · End-to-end reference: 1.8s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-11-04 · anchor_videocompress_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-11-05 · anchor_videocompress_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) |
| Repeated tests & reliability | No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded. | No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded. |
| Interaction experience | ||
| Account requirements | Not verified | Not verified |
| Sign-in methods | Anonymous direct usage | Anonymous usage without login |
| Manual adjustment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Interaction observations | Supports anonymous direct upload and download with zero mandatory signup prompts; supported by unobtrusive display ads. | Not verified |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | Ezgif.com | 123apps LLC |
| Recorded origin | Latvia | United States |
| Domain history record | Domain registered in 2012 | Domain registered in 2012 |
| Background & reputation assessment | Maintained independently by Latvian developers since 2012 for over 14 years; trusted across technical communities. | Not verified |
| External reputation record | Enduring free open-source media utility widely recognized and respected worldwide. | Continuous operations since 2012; widely known for accessible web-based media cutting and conversion tools. |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | Uploaded for cloud processing | Processing location unconfirmed |
| Third-party tracking record | Google AdSense · Google Analytics | Google Tag Manager · Google AdSense · Stripe |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | Files process via server-side Linux FFmpeg pipeline and are purged automatically within 1 hour; no training retention. | Not verified |
| Retention statement | Claims deletion within 1 hours; deletion not independently verified | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record |
| Evaluation basis | ||
| Pricing transparency | 35 / 35 Entire tool suite is 100% permanently free with no paid tiers, hidden upsells, or resolution paywalls. | |
| Interaction restraint | 28 / 30 Supports anonymous direct upload and download with zero mandatory signup prompts; supported by unobtrusive display ads. | |
| Background & reputation | 18 / 20 Maintained independently by Latvian developers since 2012 for over 14 years; trusted across technical communities. | |
| Engineering & privacy | 14 / 15 Files process via server-side Linux FFmpeg pipeline and are purged automatically within 1 hour; no training retention. | |
| Task quality | 51.3 / 65 Compressed 3.97 MB 1080p master video to 2.79 MB (29.76% reduction, 1.42× ratio), fully preserving 1080p resolution, audio track, and 10.0s duration (100.0%). | 34 / 65 Size Reduction: --59.86% (3.97 MB → 6.35 MB, 0.63× ratio) · Duration Retained: 100% (10s) · 1080p Resolution Preserved: Yes |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 Native 1080p H.264 MP4 export with 1920×1080 dimensions, original audio stream, and zero watermarks. | 20 / 20 Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export spec: 1080p native watermark-free export supported |
| Processing speed | 15 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 1.8s (API mode: sync; network upload 0s / end-to-end 1.8s shown for reference only, never penalized) | |
