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Each product is scored independently per task edge; switch tasks below while keeping shared products selected| Task edge | ezgif.com | PicWish | Switch / compare |
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| Background removal | Not tested in topic | 83/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Compare in task topic → |
| Image compression | 91/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | 73/100 JPEG · Output attached | Active task |
| Image upscaling | Not tested in topic | 82/100 1280×1280 (2.5x free unwatermarked) / 2048×2048 (4.0x preview carries bottom notice watermark) · Historical description; output not attached | Compare in task topic → |
| Object removal | Not tested in topic | 84/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Compare in task topic → |
| Image generation | Not tested in topic | 85/100 JPEG · Output attached | Compare in task topic → |
| Photo restoration | Not tested in topic | 56/100 JPEG · Output attached | Compare in task topic → |
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Browse this task →| Criterion | Ezgif Image compression 91/100 Seven-aspect task score A classic 14-year-old no-login free utility supporting on-device WebAssembly lossless compression; ideal for users wanting 100% fidelity without sign-up. Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG Historical test · 2026-10-31 | PicWish Image Compressor Image compression 73/100 Seven-aspect task score Signed-in free accounts can download full-resolution compressed images with fast processing and substantial size reduction, but guest downloads hit a login modal and PNG inputs are converted to JPEG. Tested export JPEG · Output attached Historical test · 2026-10-19 |
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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 ↗ | Web free, weekly/monthly/annual subscriptions and expanded packs; excludes API · 2026-10-20 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Pro2026-10-20 ↗ USD 5.99/week Other period Other period 50 credits/week; 50 core-feature HD downloads/day Rules [1] Pro2026-10-20 ↗ USD 9.99/month USD 59.99/year Monthly 350 credits/month; 50 core-feature HD downloads/day Rules [1] Annual 350 credits/month; 50 core-feature HD downloads/day Rules [1] Max2026-10-20 ↗ USD 26.99/month USD 263.99/year Monthly 2,000 credits/month; 15,000 HD downloads/month Rules [1] Annual 2,000 credits/month; 15,000 HD downloads/month Rules [1] 300 credits2026-10-20 ↗ USD 12.99 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 300 credits; 1 per removal; not for API Rules [2] 1,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗ USD 33.99 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 1,000 credits; 1 per removal; not for API Rules [2] 5,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗ USD 65.99 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 5,000 credits; 1 per removal; not for API Rules [2] 11,500 credits2026-10-20 ↗ USD 99.95 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 11,500 credits; 1 per removal; not for API Rules [2] 30,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗ USD 269.99 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 30,000 credits; 1 per removal; not for API Rules [2] 80,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗ USD 639.99 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 80,000 credits; 1 per removal; not for API Rules [2] 13 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. 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. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancel under My Orders; request refunds through official support, eligibility not separately verified. Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗ · Capture 4 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | Unlimited free usage, max 100MB per file | Compressed canonical 4,237,170-byte PNG to 1,447,201 bytes; downloaded 2048×2048 JPEG (-65.85%) after free Google sign-in. |
| Cancellation & refunds | Not verified | Cancel under My Orders; request refunds through official support, eligibility not separately verified. |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Tool limits and lossless optimization options clearly shown on upload header | Not verified |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | File reduction: 13.95% · Output size: 3560.8 KB | File reduction: 65.85% · Output size: 1413.3 KB |
| Fixture findings | On-device WASM lossless optimization reduced file size by ~14% with flawless PSNR and SSIM fidelity; requires a few seconds of local computation. | Retained 2000x2000 dimensions with ~91% file size reduction; the PNG input was converted to lossy JPEG. |
| Original historical observation | Ezgif provides a genuine lossless PNG compressor powered by OxiPNG: retaining full 2048×2048 dimensions and RGBA transparency, it cuts our 4.24 MB test asset by 13.95% (3,560.8 KB) at absolute fidelity with PSNR = 99.99 dB and SSIM = 1.0 (02_workspace.png, 03_download.png). | Compressed canonical PNG to 1,447,201-byte 2048×2048 JPEG (-65.85%, PSNR=47.03 dB, SSIM=0.9997) after free Google sign-in. |
| Suitable uses · historical assessment | Users and developers who require mathematical pixel fidelity (PSNR = 99.99 dB, SSIM = 1.0) while slimming down oversized PNG assets quickly without registration | Not verified |
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| Delivery capabilities | ||
| Recorded export specifications | 2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test | JPEG · Output attached · Check watermark record |
| Historical specification note · not an official maximum | 2048×2048 (native resolution lossless PNG, zero watermarks) | Not verified |
| Watermark observation | Watermark-free | Not verified |
| Batch & API | Single or multiple file upload direct in web interface | Not verified |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | 2048 × 2048 | 2048 × 2048 |
| Attached file dimensions | 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Not verified |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Recorded local processing time: 4s · End-to-end reference: 4s | Network-observed server wait: 1.43s · End-to-end reference: 3.54s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-10-31 · anchor_compress_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-10-19 · anchor_compress_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 | No login in this test | Not verified |
| Sign-in methods | No login required (anonymous utility) | Google or email login required when clicking Download Image |
| Manual adjustment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Interaction observations | Zero mandatory registration, no gating popups, and no artificial countdowns. While display ads are present, they do not disrupt compression and export. | Uses a post-processing login wall at the download step and devotes half the result panel to promoting the desktop app. |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | Ezgif.com | AI Image Tool Matrix (Wangxu Tech / Apowersoft) |
| Recorded origin | Latvia | Not verified |
| Domain history record | 2012–Present (14 years online) | Not verified |
| Background & reputation assessment | Continuously operated since 2012 by independent creators, widely respected for robust integration with standard open-source CLI engines (OxiPNG, ImageMagick, gifsicle). | Operated by Wangxu Technology (HK) Co., Limited (Apowersoft). |
| External reputation record | Not verified | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | On-device processing | Uploaded for cloud processing |
| Third-party tracking record | Google AdSense · Google Analytics | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | CDP network inspection confirms PNG compression executes locally via WebAssembly (squoosh_oxipng_bg.wasm). Server-side processing runs on temporary caches auto-purged within 1-2 hours. | HTTPS upload to Alibaba Cloud OSS plus gw.aoscdn.com async task queue; requires account login to retrieve the compressed file. |
| Retention statement | This flow runs locally; post-close deletion not independently verified | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record |
| Evaluation basis | ||
| Pricing transparency | 35 / 35 100% completely free with no subscriptions, paywalls, or resolution reductions. Uploading our 4.24 MB (2048×2048) anchor PNG immediately yields a lossless compressed download (01_landing.png, 02_workspace.png, 03_download.png). | 15 / 35 Landing page headlines "Free Online Image Compressor — Compress images with one click" and lets guests upload and preview the compression ratio (4.04MB to 1.38MB), but clicking Download Image opens a login gate; after free Google sign-in, the 2048×2048 image downloads without payment, while batch mode and custom settings require the desktop app. |
| Interaction restraint | 28 / 30 Zero mandatory registration, no gating popups, and no artificial countdowns. While display ads are present, they do not disrupt compression and export. | 12 / 30 Uses a post-processing login wall at the download step and devotes half the result panel to promoting the desktop app. |
| Background & reputation | 18 / 20 Continuously operated since 2012 by independent creators, widely respected for robust integration with standard open-source CLI engines (OxiPNG, ImageMagick, gifsicle). | |
| Engineering & privacy | 14 / 15 CDP network inspection confirms PNG compression executes locally via WebAssembly (squoosh_oxipng_bg.wasm). Server-side processing runs on temporary caches auto-purged within 1-2 hours. | 10 / 15 HTTPS upload to Alibaba Cloud OSS plus gw.aoscdn.com async task queue; requires account login to retrieve the compressed file. |
| Task quality | 57 / 65 Lossless OxiPNG compression reduces 4,137.9 KB to 3,560.8 KB (-13.95%, 1.16× ratio) while preserving flawless 100% pixel fidelity (PSNR = 99.99 dB, SSIM = 1.0) (57.0/65) | 53 / 65 Compressed the 4,237,170-byte (4,137.9 KB) canonical PNG to a 1,447,201-byte (1,413.3 KB) 2048×2048 JPEG (-65.85%, 2.93x ratio) with PSNR=47.03 dB and SSIM=0.9997 on opaque RGB content, though converting the container format from PNG to JPEG. |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 Preserves native 2048×2048 dimensions and full alpha transparency with zero watermarks (20.0/20) | 14 / 20 Signed-in free account downloads a full 2048×2048 watermark-free file, but guest download is blocked by a login modal and PNG is transcoded to JPEG. |
| Processing speed | 12 / 15 Client-side WebAssembly (OxiPNG) execution takes ~4.0s with zero network upload latency (12.0/15) | 14.5 / 15 2026-10-21 single-sample network timing: OSS PUT upload 1.80s, async compression task (r40 to r43) server wait 1.43s, end-to-end 3.54s. |
