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Each product is scored independently per task edge; switch tasks below while keeping shared products selected| Task edge | ezgif.com | TinyWow | Switch / compare |
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| Background removal | Not tested in topic | 62/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Compare in task topic → |
| Image compression | 91/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | 82/100 2048 × 2048 (3,744.0 KB PNG, -9.52%) · Historical description; output not attached | Active task |
| PDF to Word | Not tested in topic | 71/100 7.9 KB OOXML package named .doc (100% text, 0 native tables) · Historical description; output not attached | Compare in task topic → |
| PDF compression | Not tested in topic | 93/100 PDF · Output attached | Compare in task topic → |
| PDF merge & split | Not tested in topic | 95/100 PDF · 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 | TinyWow Compress Image Size Image compression 82/100 Seven-aspect task score Free login-free access offers many formats but requires verification and cloud upload; default PNG settings preserve quality with only about 10% size reduction. Tested export 2048 × 2048 (3,744.0 KB PNG, -9.52%) · Historical description; output not 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 ↗ | TinyWow current PDF-specific and all-tool subscriptions; USD · 2026-10-20 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Web free2026-10-20 ↗ Free Free Free No registration; free PDF tools are available, but exact daily allowances are not listed. PDF Unlimited2026-10-20 ↗ USD 9/month USD 72/year Monthly 45+ PDF tools, unlimited PDF use, no daily limits or ads Annual 45+ PDF tools, unlimited PDF use, no daily limits or ads TinyWow Unlimited2026-10-20 ↗ USD 20/month USD 180/year Monthly All PDF/image/writing/video/file tools; no ads or captcha Annual All PDF/image/writing/video/file tools; no ads or captcha 5 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. 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. Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms follow official checkout and help policies. Official feature and pricing page ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ Official feature and pricing page ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ Official feature and pricing page ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | Unlimited free usage, max 100MB per file | Free unlimited usage without login; optional paid supporter plan removes ads and CAPTCHAs |
| Cancellation & refunds | Not verified | Cancellation and refund terms follow official checkout and help policies. |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Tool limits and lossless optimization options clearly shown on upload header | Clearly displays exact before/after file sizes (4.04 MB -> 3.66 MB, -9%) on the result screen |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | File reduction: 13.95% · Output size: 3560.8 KB | File reduction: 9.52% · Output size: 3744 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. | Default PNG preserved quality but reduced this fixture by only about 10%; other export formats are available. |
| 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). | At its default Quality = 90% setting while keeping PNG format, TinyWow applies conservative quantization that preserves near-lossless pixel fidelity (PSNR 48.20 dB, SSIM 0.9996) with a modest -9.52% byte reduction; switching the output dropdown to .webp or .avif yields much larger savings. |
| 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 | Users wanting free no-login near-lossless PNG optimization (48.20 dB PSNR) or one-click conversion to WebP/AVIF/JXL |
| Result & output evidence | No native output obtained; the preview does not establish final export quality. | |
| Delivery capabilities | ||
| Recorded export specifications | 2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test | 2048 × 2048 (3,744.0 KB PNG, -9.52%) · Historical description; output not attached · Check watermark record No native output is attached; check the evidence for specification and watermark claims. |
| Historical specification note · not an official maximum | 2048×2048 (native resolution lossless PNG, zero watermarks) | 2048×2048 (Original Resolution Preserved) |
| Watermark observation | Watermark-free | Watermark-Free |
| Batch & API | Single or multiple file upload direct in web interface | Supports multi-file upload, live Before/After slider, and format conversion |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | 2048 × 2048 | Not verified |
| 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: 8.5s · End-to-end reference: 12s |
| 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 | No login in this test |
| Sign-in methods | No login required (anonymous utility) | No login required (Cloudflare Turnstile check) |
| 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. | Provides a built-in Before/After visual comparison slider, an adjustable Quality slider (default 90%), and optional one-click conversion to .webp, .avif, or .jxl. |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | Ezgif.com | Box20 Media LLC (United States) |
| Recorded origin | Latvia | United States |
| Domain history record | 2012–Present (14 years online) | 2021–Present |
| 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 US-based Box20 Media LLC, a popular multi-category free web utility platform. |
| 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. | States that all uploaded and processed files are automatically deleted from servers 1 hour after processing. |
| Retention statement | This flow runs locally; post-close deletion not independently verified | Claims deletion within 1 hours; deletion not independently verified |
| 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). | 31 / 35 Completely free with no account registration required (01_landing.png); after a single Cloudflare Turnstile check, it compresses our 4.04 MiB PNG and provides an immediate direct download (02_result.png, 03_download.png). |
| 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. | 23.5 / 30 Provides a built-in Before/After visual comparison slider, an adjustable Quality slider (default 90%), and optional one-click conversion to .webp, .avif, or .jxl. |
| 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). | 18 / 20 Operated by US-based Box20 Media LLC, a popular multi-category free web utility platform. |
| 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. | 13.5 / 15 States that all uploaded and processed files are automatically deleted from servers 1 hour after processing. |
| 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) | 50.5 / 65 Size Reduction: -9.52% (4,137.9 KB → 3,744.0 KB, 1.11× ratio) · PSNR: 48.20 dB · SSIM: 0.9996 (49.2/65) |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 Preserves native 2048×2048 dimensions and full alpha transparency with zero watermarks (20.0/20) | 19.5 / 20 Preserves the full 2048×2048 resolution without watermarks and offers optional .webp/.avif/.jxl export (20.0/20) |
| Processing speed | 12 / 15 Client-side WebAssembly (OxiPNG) execution takes ~4.0s with zero network upload latency (12.0/15) | 10.5 / 15 Completes cloud PNG compression in ~5.8s after Turnstile verification (12.8/15) |
