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Each product is scored independently per task edge; switch tasks below while keeping shared products selected| Task edge | iLoveIMG | youcompress.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 | 89/100 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 → |
| PDF compression | Not tested in topic | 78/100 PDF · Output attached | Compare in task topic → |
| Video compression | Not tested in topic | 95/100 MP4 · 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 | YouCompress Image compression 89/100 Seven-aspect task score 100% free with no login, compressing the 4.14 MB anchor by 65.65% to 1.39 MB in 4.27s with PSNR 34.97 dB and full-res transparent PNG export. Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG Historical test · 2026-11-04 |
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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 ↗ | YouCompress 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, unlimited daily compressions, no watermarks Automated compression for videos, PDFs, MP3s, and PNG/JPG/GIF images 1 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. All file compression utilities are 100% free without registration or usage quotas. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified YouCompress Official Homepage ↗ · 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 | Not verified |
| 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 | Not verified |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | File reduction: 59.02% · Output size: 1695.6 KB | File reduction: 65.65% · Output size: 1421.6 KB |
| Fixture findings | Reduced the tested PNG by about 59% with automatic download and no login; other inputs remain untested. | Substantial 65.7% size reduction while fully preserving 2048px resolution and transparency without visual artifacts; fast and straightforward. |
| 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). | Uploading the standard 4.14 MB PNG anchor (anchor_compress_v1) to YouCompress (https://www.youcompress.com/images/) completed in 4.27s on cloud servers, displaying Completed: Download (4.04MB => 1.39MB, -65.65%), exporting a 1,421.6 KB PNG preserving 2048x2048 resolution, transparency, PSNR 34.97 dB, and SSIM 0.9956. |
| 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 | Not verified |
| Result & output evidence | ||
| Delivery capabilities | ||
| Recorded export specifications | 2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test | 2048 × 2048 · PNG · Check watermark record |
| Historical specification note · not an official maximum | 2048×2048 (native resolution preserved, watermark-free PNG auto-download) | 2048x2048 (Full-resolution unwatermarked PNG deliverable) |
| Watermark observation | Watermark-free | Not verified |
| Batch & API | Supports batch drag-and-drop, Google Drive / Dropbox import, and developer REST API | Not verified |
| 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: 4.27s · End-to-end reference: 7.61s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-10-18 · anchor_compress_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-11-04 · 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 | Not verified |
| Sign-in methods | No login required for free batch compression | Direct anonymous usage without login or registration |
| 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 | YouCompress |
| Recorded origin | Barcelona, Spain | Not verified |
| Domain history record | 2016–Present (sister site of iLovePDF) | Not verified |
| Background & reputation assessment | Operated by the Barcelona-based iLovePDF / iLoveIMG team with ISO/IEC 27001 certification. | Not verified |
| External reputation record | Not verified | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | Uploaded for cloud processing | Uploaded for cloud processing |
| Third-party tracking record | Not verified | Google AdSense · Google Analytics · Fathom 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 | 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). | |
| 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) | 55 / 65 Size Reduction: -65.65% (4137.9 KB → 1421.6 KB, 2.91× ratio) · PSNR: 34.97 dB · SSIM: 0.9956 |
| 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: 2048x2048 (Full-resolution unwatermarked PNG deliverable) |
| Processing speed | 13 / 15 Completes cloud compression in ~3.4s and automatically triggers browser download (13.5/15) | 13.5 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 4.27s (API mode: sync_json_verified; network upload 3.34s / end-to-end 7.61s shown for reference only, never penalized) |

