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Each product is scored independently per task edge; switch tasks below while keeping shared products selected| Task edge | iLoveIMG | birme.net | Switch / compare |
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| Background removal | 83/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
| Image compression | 92/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | 83/100 512 × 512 · PNG | Active task |
| Image upscaling | 96/100 2048×2048 (PNG · 4.0x Full Resolution) · Historical description; output not attached | 94/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG |
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Browse this task →| Criterion | iLoveIMG Compress Image Image compression 92/100 Seven-aspect task score Login-free compression downloads automatically and links to further edits, reducing this PNG by about 59%; processing is cloud-based with a deletion control. Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG Historical test · 2026-10-18 | BIRME Image compression 83/100 Seven-aspect task score BIRME is a free, no-login client-side image resizer and compressor that completes 88.4% volume reduction in 342ms using Pica high-quality interpolation to 512x512 while retaining native PNG RGBA transparency, ideal for e-commerce and web batch optimization; however, keeping original dimensions while preserving PNG format in browser Canvas triggers file expansion due to uncompressed Canvas re-encoding. Tested export 512 × 512 · PNG Historical test · 2026-11-01 |
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| Pricing & rules | ||
| Pricing plans | Web single-user free, monthly, annual and enterprise quote; USD · 2026-10-20 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Basic2026-10-20 ↗ Free Free Free Basic tools and limited processing; AI background-removal allowance unspecified Premium2026-10-20 ↗ USD 9/month USD 60/year Annual 2,000 AI credits listed; refresh cycle not stated on the card All tools, priority support and no ads; 1–25 users selectable Monthly 2,000 AI credits; reset period not stated on the card 4 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Pricing, FAQ and removal entry were rechecked. Premium lists 2,000 AI credits, but these pages do not specify removal cost, free image count or credit refresh cycle. Unlimited document processing does not establish unlimited AI removal. FAQ says file-count/size limits block processing; prices include VAT, with region-dependent reverse-charge invoicing. Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred. Cancellation, sources & verification recordUpgrade, downgrade or cancel in account settings; refund terms not separately verified. Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ Current pricing and AI credits ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ Official handling of usage limits ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ Background removal entry recheck ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ | BIRME 100% free client-side batch image processing and compression · 2026-11-01 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free2026-11-01 ↗ Free Free Free Completely free without login; unlimited batch image processing constrained only by client memory Smart crop, format conversion (JPG/PNG/WebP/AVIF), quality compression, watermark, AI background removal and upscaling；Pure client-side execution; very large batches may consume significant browser memory；Permanently free, no renewal；Perpetual access 1 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. All batch resizing, compression, AI background removal, and upscaling are 100% free with voluntary donation support and zero paid plans. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified BIRME Official Studio ↗ · 2026-11-01 Capture 1 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | Free multi-image batch compression (up to 15–30 images per task) without a strict 5 MB single-file wall | Completely free, no quota limits, pure client-side batch processing |
| Cancellation & refunds | Upgrade, downgrade or cancel in account settings; refund terms not separately verified. | Not verified |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Displays exact before/after KB and percentage saved immediately upon completion | Page transparently outlines all resizing and compression parameters |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | File reduction: 59.02% · Output size: 1695.6 KB | File reduction: 88.37% · Output size: 481.4 KB |
| Fixture findings | Reduced the tested PNG by about 59% with automatic download and no login; other inputs remain untested. | Under the 2048px standard anchor, BIRME's default preset exports a 512x512 native PNG file achieving 27.59 dB PSNR, 0.9755 SSIM, and 88.37% size reduction with pure client-side Canvas/Pica offline processing in 342ms. |
| Original historical observation | iLoveIMG compresses our 4.24 MB (2048×2048) anchor PNG down to 1,695.6 KB (-59.02%) in 3.4s without login and triggers an automatic download at PSNR=34.64 dB and SSIM=0.9953 (02_workspace.png, 03_download.png). | BIRME executes purely in local browser Canvas with Pica interpolation, reducing 4.14 MB to 481.4 KB (-88.4%) while preserving PNG format and transparency in 342ms. |
| Suitable uses · historical assessment | Users who need fast, no-login batch compression of high-resolution PNG/JPG images larger than 5 MB without paying or signing up | E-commerce and web operations requiring fast batch resizing and compression while preserving PNG transparency |
| Result & output evidence | ||
| Delivery capabilities | ||
| Recorded export specifications | 2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test | 512 × 512 · PNG · No watermark in test |
| Historical specification note · not an official maximum | 2048×2048 (native resolution preserved, watermark-free PNG auto-download) | 512 × 512 (Default Pica high-quality scaling, preserving native PNG) |
| Watermark observation | Watermark-free | No watermark |
| Batch & API | Supports batch drag-and-drop, Google Drive / Dropbox import, and developer REST API | Supports arbitrary batch processing limited only by local device memory |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | 2048 × 2048 | 512 × 512 |
| Attached file dimensions | 2048 × 2048 · PNG | 512 × 512 · PNG |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Network-observed server wait: 3.4s · End-to-end reference: 5.6s | Recorded local processing time: 0.34s · End-to-end reference: 0.34s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-10-18 · anchor_compress_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-11-01 · 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 for free batch compression | All features available directly without registration or login |
| Manual adjustment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Interaction observations | Zero registration gates or paywall traps; results download automatically and include a one-click server delete button. | Not verified |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | iLoveIMG / iLovePDF | BIRME Project |
| Recorded origin | Barcelona, Spain | United Kingdom |
| Domain history record | 2016–Present (sister site of iLovePDF) | Founded in 2013 |
| Background & reputation assessment | Operated by the Barcelona-based iLovePDF / iLoveIMG team with ISO/IEC 27001 certification. | Not verified |
| External reputation record | Not verified | Continuously operating for 13 years since 2013, renowned for pure client-side privacy. |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | Uploaded for cloud processing | On-device processing |
| Third-party tracking record | Not verified | Google Analytics |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | HTTPS encrypted upload with an explicit trash button on the download screen to immediately wipe files from servers (auto-deleted within 2 hours). | Not verified |
| Retention statement | Claims deletion within 2 hours; deletion not independently verified | This flow runs locally; post-close deletion not independently verified |
| Evaluation basis | ||
| Pricing transparency | 32.5 / 35 Free tier supports generous multi-file batch uploads without login or tight 5 MB per-file walls; after clicking 'Compress IMAGES', it displays 'Images are now 59% smaller!' and automatically triggers download (01_landing.png, 02_workspace.png, 03_download.png). | |
| Interaction restraint | 27.5 / 30 Zero registration gates or paywall traps; results download automatically and include a one-click server delete button. | |
| Background & reputation | 19 / 20 Operated by the Barcelona-based iLovePDF / iLoveIMG team with ISO/IEC 27001 certification. | |
| Engineering & privacy | 13.5 / 15 HTTPS encrypted upload with an explicit trash button on the download screen to immediately wipe files from servers (auto-deleted within 2 hours). | |
| Task quality | 58 / 65 Reduces the 4,137.9 KB 2048×2048 PNG to 1,695.6 KB (-59.02%, 2.44× ratio) while maintaining native PNG format, PSNR = 34.64 dB, and SSIM = 0.9953 (56.5/65) | 48 / 65 Size Reduction: -88.37% (4137.9 KB → 481.4 KB, 8.6× ratio) · PSNR: 27.59 dB · SSIM: 0.9755 |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 Exports a watermark-free 2048×2048 PNG without login and supports larger single files than 5 MB-capped tools (19.5/20) | 15 / 20 Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export spec: 512 × 512 (Default Pica high-quality scaling, preserving native PNG) |
| Processing speed | 13 / 15 Completes cloud compression in ~3.4s and automatically triggers browser download (13.5/15) | 15 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 0.34s (API mode: client_side; network upload 0s / end-to-end 0.34s shown for reference only, never penalized) |
