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Each product is scored independently per task edge; switch tasks below while keeping shared products selected| Task edge | iLoveIMG | ezgif.com | 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 | 91/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Active task |
| Image upscaling | 96/100 2048×2048 (PNG · 4.0x Full Resolution) · Historical description; output not attached | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
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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 | 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 |
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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 ↗ | 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 ↗ |
| 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 | Unlimited free usage, max 100MB per file |
| 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 | Tool limits and lossless optimization options clearly shown on upload header |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | File reduction: 59.02% · Output size: 1695.6 KB | File reduction: 13.95% · Output size: 3560.8 KB |
| Fixture findings | Reduced the tested PNG by about 59% with automatic download and no login; other inputs remain untested. | On-device WASM lossless optimization reduced file size by ~14% with flawless PSNR and SSIM fidelity; requires a few seconds of local computation. |
| 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). | 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). |
| 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 | Users and developers who require mathematical pixel fidelity (PSNR = 99.99 dB, SSIM = 1.0) while slimming down oversized PNG assets quickly without registration |
| Result & output evidence | ||
| Delivery capabilities | ||
| Recorded export specifications | 2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test | 2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test |
| Historical specification note · not an official maximum | 2048×2048 (native resolution preserved, watermark-free PNG auto-download) | 2048×2048 (native resolution lossless PNG, zero watermarks) |
| Watermark observation | Watermark-free | Watermark-free |
| Batch & API | Supports batch drag-and-drop, Google Drive / Dropbox import, and developer REST API | Single or multiple file upload direct in web interface |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | 2048 × 2048 | 2048 × 2048 |
| Attached file dimensions | 2048 × 2048 · PNG | 2048 × 2048 · PNG |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Network-observed server wait: 3.4s · End-to-end reference: 5.6s | Recorded local processing time: 4s · End-to-end reference: 4s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-10-18 · anchor_compress_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-10-31 · 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 | No login required (anonymous utility) |
| 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. | Zero mandatory registration, no gating popups, and no artificial countdowns. While display ads are present, they do not disrupt compression and export. |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | iLoveIMG / iLovePDF | Ezgif.com |
| Recorded origin | Barcelona, Spain | Latvia |
| Domain history record | 2016–Present (sister site of iLovePDF) | 2012–Present (14 years online) |
| Background & reputation assessment | Operated by the Barcelona-based iLovePDF / iLoveIMG team with ISO/IEC 27001 certification. | Continuously operated since 2012 by independent creators, widely respected for robust integration with standard open-source CLI engines (OxiPNG, ImageMagick, gifsicle). |
| External reputation record | Not verified | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | Uploaded for cloud processing | On-device processing |
| Third-party tracking record | Not verified | Google AdSense · 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). | 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. |
| 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). | 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). |
| Interaction restraint | 27.5 / 30 Zero registration gates or paywall traps; results download automatically and include a one-click server delete button. | 28 / 30 Zero mandatory registration, no gating popups, and no artificial countdowns. While display ads are present, they do not disrupt compression and export. |
| Background & reputation | 19 / 20 Operated by the Barcelona-based iLovePDF / iLoveIMG team with ISO/IEC 27001 certification. | 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 | 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). | 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. |
| 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) | 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) |
| 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) | 20 / 20 Preserves native 2048×2048 dimensions and full alpha transparency with zero watermarks (20.0/20) |
| Processing speed | 13 / 15 Completes cloud compression in ~3.4s and automatically triggers browser download (13.5/15) | 12 / 15 Client-side WebAssembly (OxiPNG) execution takes ~4.0s with zero network upload latency (12.0/15) |
