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Each product is scored independently per task edge; switch tasks below while keeping shared products selected| Task edge | iLoveIMG | XConvert | 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 | 88/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Active task |
| PDF to Word | Not tested in topic | 93/100 Full 2-page .docx (8.6 KB, 43 paragraphs, 16/16 table cells) · Historical description; output not attached | Compare in task topic → |
| Image upscaling | 96/100 2048×2048 (PNG · 4.0x Full Resolution) · Historical description; output not attached | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
| PDF compression | Not tested in topic | 94/100 PDF · Output attached | Compare in task topic → |
| PDF merge & split | Not tested in topic | 94/100 PDF · Output attached | 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 | XConvert Compress PNG Image compression 88/100 Seven-aspect task score Free login-free target-size compression retains full-size PNG and offers deletion; it uses cloud processing and shows sharing and review prompts. Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG Historical test · 2026-10-19 |
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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 ↗ | XConvert USD web Basic / Pro and free conversion · 2026-10-20 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Web free2026-10-20 ↗ Free Free Free Free PDF-to-DOCX without watermarks; no OCR. PDF-specific count and size limits are not separately listed. Basic2026-10-20 ↗ USD 4.99/month USD 49.99/year Monthly 1 GB files; 10 concurrent non-video tasks; 4 hours/task; 8 processing hours/day. Annual 1 GB files; 10 concurrent non-video tasks; 4 hours/task; 8 processing hours/day. Pro2026-10-20 ↗ USD 9.99/month USD 99.99/year Monthly 4 GB files; 25 concurrent non-video tasks; 4 hours/task; 24 processing hours/day. Annual 4 GB files; 25 concurrent non-video tasks; 4 hours/task; 24 processing hours/day. 5 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Monthly and actual annual bills appear on one pricing page. Daily video counts are not PDF allowances. The PDF-to-DOCX page explicitly says it does not perform OCR. Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancel anytime in the User Portal; no refunds, with access through the paid period. 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 | Free multi-image batch compression (up to 15–30 images per task) without a strict 5 MB single-file wall | Free no-login compression and export for standard files; oversized files and priority queues require Pro |
| Cancellation & refunds | Upgrade, downgrade or cancel in account settings; refund terms not separately verified. | Cancel anytime in the User Portal; no refunds, with access through the paid period. |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Displays exact before/after KB and percentage saved immediately upon completion | Workspace options and download queue status are transparent |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | File reduction: 59.02% · Output size: 1695.6 KB | File reduction: 48.14% · Output size: 2146.1 KB |
| Fixture findings | Reduced the tested PNG by about 59% with automatic download and no login; other inputs remain untested. | Exported full-size PNG with about 48% size reduction in this test; other files need separate tests. |
| 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). | XConvert offers a remarkably clean, ad-free interface. Uploading our 4.14 MB anchor PNG completes edge compression in 7 seconds, exporting a 2.15 MB native PNG (-48.14%) at PSNR=38.55 dB and SSIM=0.9981 (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 who want a clean ad-free interface with post-compression online Preview and Re-edit capabilities |
| 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 watermark-free PNG direct export) |
| Watermark observation | Watermark-free | Watermark-free |
| Batch & API | Supports batch drag-and-drop, Google Drive / Dropbox import, and developer REST API | Supports multi-file queue uploads and unified `/downloads` management |
| 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: 7s · End-to-end reference: 9.1s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-10-18 · 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 for free batch compression | No login required; optional account sign-in available |
| 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. | Clean ad-free workspace; the downloads page only shows gentle backlink-sharing and Trustpilot review cards. |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | iLoveIMG / iLovePDF | XConvert (xconvert.com) |
| Recorded origin | Barcelona, Spain | Online File Conversion & Compression Provider |
| Domain history record | 2016–Present (sister site of iLovePDF) | 2018–Present (8 years in operation) |
| Background & reputation assessment | Operated by the Barcelona-based iLovePDF / iLoveIMG team with ISO/IEC 27001 certification. | Operated by the XConvert team since 2018 on AWS EC2 edge clusters. |
| External reputation record | Not verified | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | Uploaded for cloud processing | Processing location unconfirmed |
| Third-party tracking record | Not verified | Not verified |
| 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). | Provides one-click Delete All / Clear All buttons on the `/downloads` queue page so users can immediately purge processed files from edge servers. |
| Retention statement | Claims deletion within 2 hours; deletion not independently verified | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record |
| 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). | 30.5 / 35 Provides rich free compression settings (percentage quality, target file size, or lossless, 01_landing.png, 02_workspace.png); clicking Compress without login navigates to `/downloads` and immediately offers a free Download button ('New size: 2.20 MB, 52% of the original 4.24 MB', 03_download.png) with zero paywall locks. |
| Interaction restraint | 27.5 / 30 Zero registration gates or paywall traps; results download automatically and include a one-click server delete button. | 25.5 / 30 Clean ad-free workspace; the downloads page only shows gentle backlink-sharing and Trustpilot review cards. |
| 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). | 13 / 15 Provides one-click Delete All / Clear All buttons on the `/downloads` queue page so users can immediately purge processed files from edge servers. |
| 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) | 58 / 65 Default 'Max 80%' setting preserves native 2048×2048 PNG format and shrinks 4,137.9 KB to 2,146.1 KB (48.14% reduction, 1.93× ratio) at PSNR = 38.55 dB and SSIM = 0.9981 (58.0/65) |
| 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 / 20 100% preserves 2048×2048 pixel dimensions and native PNG format without watermarks or login (20.0/20) |
| Processing speed | 13 / 15 Completes cloud compression in ~3.4s and automatically triggers browser download (13.5/15) | 11.5 / 15 Edge server explicitly logs 'Completed: Took 7 seconds', delivering steady cloud performance (11.5/15) |
