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Each product is scored independently per task edge; switch tasks below while keeping shared products selected| Task edge | iLoveIMG | online-convert.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 | 90/100 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 | Online-Convert Compress PNG Image compression 90/100 Seven-aspect task score Veteran German file conversion platform offering guest PNG compression (2048×2048) with 55.99% size reduction, 39.27 dB PSNR, 0.9984 SSIM, and intact alpha channel in 7.5s server wait. Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG Historical test · 2026-11-02 |
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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 ↗ | Online-Convert free trial credits, Pay As You Go packages and subscriptions · 2026-10-31 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free Trial2026-10-31 ↗ Free Free Free 16 free trial credits upon signup without payment details Supports evaluation of most conversion and compression tools；Shared standard queue with file size limits；No automatic renewal；Valid until credits exhausted Pay As You Go (240 Credits)2026-10-31 ↗ USD 8 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 240 credits ($0.0333/credit), valid for 1 year Access to all tools, no waiting queue, priority processing Rules [1] [2] [3]Pay As You Go (480 Credits)2026-10-31 ↗ USD 14 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 480 credits ($0.0292/credit), valid for 1 year Full tools access, zero wait queue, ad-free experience Rules [1] [2] [3]Monthly Subscription (2800 Credits)2026-10-31 ↗ USD 29/month — Monthly 2800 credits per month (up to 2800 standard tasks or 350 AI tasks) All features, no waiting queue, batch concurrent processing, no ads；Unused monthly credits do not roll over；Renews monthly, cancel anytime in dashboard；Valid during active billing period Annual Subscription (2800 Credits/mo)2026-10-31 ↗ — Annual price not verified Annual 2800 credits per month; UI states $23.17 USD/month equivalent without full annual total All features, no waiting queue, batch concurrent processing, no ads；Annual billing total not stated upfront; held as null with partial coverage；Renews annually；Valid during annual period 5 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Anonymous conversions for basic files; 16 free trial credits upon registration; Pay As You Go packs: 240 credits for $8, 480 for $14; monthly subscription $29/mo for 2800 credits; annual plans state monthly equivalents without full upfront invoice total. Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified Online-Convert Plans & Pricing ↗ · 2026-10-31 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 | Guest users can compress everyday files directly; 16 trial credits granted upon registration |
| 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 | Transparent upfront free tier disclosure and clear credit packs with zero post-conversion paywall traps |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | File reduction: 59.02% · Output size: 1695.6 KB | File reduction: 55.99% · Output size: 1821 KB |
| Fixture findings | Reduced the tested PNG by about 59% with automatic download and no login; other inputs remain untested. | Guest export of native 2048×2048 PNG (1.8 MB · -55.99%) with high visual fidelity (39.27 dB PSNR, 0.9984 SSIM) and intact alpha channel in 7.5s server wait. |
| 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). | Online-Convert cloud backend compressed the 4,137.9 KB anchor image to 1,821.0 KB (55.99% reduction) in 7.5s server wait, achieving 39.27 dB PSNR and 0.9984 SSIM while maintaining sharp text edges and clean transparency. |
| 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 seeking a trusted guest-usable tool to shrink PNG files by over 50% with high fidelity (PSNR 39.27 dB, SSIM 0.9984) and cloud batch workflows |
| 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 (original size watermark-free PNG) |
| Watermark observation | Watermark-free | Watermark-free |
| Batch & API | Supports batch drag-and-drop, Google Drive / Dropbox import, and developer REST API | Supports batch queuing and advanced conversion parameter tuning |
| 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 | Network-observed server wait: 7.5s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-10-18 · anchor_compress_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-11-02 · 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 | Basic compression usable without login; email/password, Google, and Apple login supported for advanced tiers |
| 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 | QaamGo Media GmbH |
| Recorded origin | Barcelona, Spain | Cologne, Germany |
| Domain history record | 2016–Present (sister site of iLovePDF) | Domain registered in 2009 (operating for over 15 years) |
| Background & reputation assessment | Operated by the Barcelona-based iLovePDF / iLoveIMG team with ISO/IEC 27001 certification. | Not verified |
| External reputation record | Not verified | Established German file conversion suite with transparent EU corporate and GDPR disclosures. |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | Uploaded for cloud processing | Uploaded for cloud processing |
| Third-party tracking record | Not verified | Google Analytics · Google AdSense |
| 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 | Claims deletion within 24 hours; 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) | 60 / 65 Size Reduction: -55.99% (4137.9 KB → 1821 KB, 2.27× ratio) · PSNR: 39.27 dB · SSIM: 0.9984 |
| 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 Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export spec: 2048 × 2048 (original size watermark-free PNG) |
| Processing speed | 13 / 15 Completes cloud compression in ~3.4s and automatically triggers browser download (13.5/15) | 12 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 7.5s (API mode: async_verified; network upload N/A / end-to-end N/A shown for reference only, never penalized) |
