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Each product is scored independently per task edge; switch tasks below while keeping shared products selected| Task edge | imageresizer.com | CompressNow | Switch / compare |
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| Image compression | 91/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | 83/100 PNG · Output attached | Active task |
| Image upscaling | 90/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
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Browse this task →| Criterion | ImageResizer Image compression 91/100 Seven-aspect task score ImageResizer provides login-free cloud compression with full-resolution 2048×2048 watermark-free export, reducing file size by 78.3% (4.04MB to 899KB) in 5.99s server time; a 10MB single-file free limit and standard banner ads apply. Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG Historical test · 2026-11-01 | CompressNow Image compression 83/100 Seven-aspect task score Free login-free on-device processing discloses format conversion upfront; size reduction is substantial, but PNG export is unavailable and transparency needs care. Tested export PNG · Output attached Historical test · 2026-10-18 |
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| Pricing & rules | ||
| Pricing plans | Site-wide image resizing, compression, cropping, and conversion subscriptions · 2026-11-01 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free2026-11-01 ↗ Free Free Free 10MB file limit, up to 5 images per batch, 10 images/day across premium tools Access to basic image resizer, compressor, converter, and cropping tools；Ad-supported, 5 images per batch, 10MB per image；Free indefinitely, no renewal；Perpetual access Pro2026-11-01 ↗ USD 6.99/month — Monthly 50MB file limit, up to 20 images per batch, 100 images/day across premium tools Full access to Image Resizer tools, zero ads, priority processing；50MB per image, 20 images per batch Rules [1] [2]Ultra2026-11-01 ↗ USD 9.99/month — Monthly 1GB file limit, up to 100 images per batch, unlimited images Highest specifications across all tools, 24/7 dedicated support, zero ads；1GB per image, 100 images per batch Rules [1] [2]3 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Free tier covers up to 10MB/image and 5 images/batch; Pro ($6.99/mo) and Ultra ($9.99/mo) offer higher limits with no hidden fees and cancel-anytime policy. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified ImageResizer Official Pricing ↗ · 2026-11-01 Capture 1 ↗ | Compressnow online in-browser image compressor · 2026-10-21 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Compressnow Free Web2026-10-21 ↗ Free Free Free Free without login; up to 30 MB per image and up to 30 images at a time; individual or ZIP download. 1 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. The official page and FAQ state that compression runs in the browser (images are not stored), supporting up to 30 MB per image and up to 30 images at a time for JPG/JPEG/PNG/GIF/WebP (output as JPG or WebP), with no paid tiers. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCompletely free web tool with no accounts or subscription charges. Compressnow official tool page and FAQ ↗ · 2026-10-21 Capture 1 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | 10MB per file limit, up to 5 images per batch, no daily hard cutoff | 100% free, up to 30 MB per image and up to 30 images per batch |
| Cancellation & refunds | Not verified | Completely free web tool with no accounts or subscription charges. |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Not verified | Discloses upfront at the top of the page that output format is JPG or WebP ('Transparent areas turn white') |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | File reduction: 78.26% · Output size: 899.4 KB | File reduction: 85.99% · Output size: 579.8 KB |
| Fixture findings | Retained original PNG format and alpha channel, scoring 30.58 dB PSNR and 0.9879 SSIM with clean metallic texture and no artifacts. | Local compression reduced this fixture by about 86%; export changes to JPG or WebP, not PNG. |
| Original historical observation | Uploaded 4.04 MB (4,137.9 KB) test image; under default smart compression, cloud processing completed in 5.99 seconds yielding 899.41 KB deliverable (78.26% reduction). Micro-details remained unblurred, with 30.58 dB PSNR and 0.9879 SSIM; provides interactive before/after slider with one-click download. | CompressNow is a fast, 100% client-side compressor: your image never leaves your browser, and in 0.9s it shrinks our 4.24 MB benchmark PNG to 579.8 KB (-85.99%, 7.14×) at 42.34 dB PSNR (02_workspace.png). Note that it only outputs JPG or WebP (disclosed upfront), so users with transparent PNGs should select the WebP toggle. |
| Suitable uses · historical assessment | Not verified | Users who want to rapidly shrink bulky PNG screenshots or photos locally in-browser into high-quality JPG or WebP (-86% size) without uploading files to any server |
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| Delivery capabilities | ||
| Recorded export specifications | 2048 × 2048 · PNG · Check watermark record | PNG · Output attached · No watermark in test |
| Historical specification note · not an official maximum | 2048×2048 (Zero-watermark native PNG export without login) | 2048×2048 full-resolution free export (outputs as JPG or WebP; does not export native PNG) |
| Watermark observation | Not verified | Watermark-free |
| Batch & API | Not verified | Supports up to 30 images (≤30 MB each) with one-click DOWNLOAD ZIP |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | 2048 × 2048 | 2048 × 2048 |
| Attached file dimensions | 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Not verified |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Network-observed server wait: 5.99s · End-to-end reference: 15.36s | Recorded local processing time: 0.9s · End-to-end reference: 0.9s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-11-01 · anchor_compress_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-10-18 · 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 | Not verified | No login in this test |
| Sign-in methods | Available without login; supports email registration and paid subscriptions | No registration or login required (100% local tool) |
| Manual adjustment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Interaction observations | Not verified | Clean single-page workspace with a live compression level slider (default 20%) and a single display ad banner, with zero popups or registration walls (02_workspace.png, 03_download.png). |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | ImageResizer.com | CompressNow |
| Recorded origin | United States | France / European Independent Developer |
| Domain history record | Founded in 2012 | 2012–Present (14-year online image compression tool) |
| Background & reputation assessment | Not verified | Classic multi-language online image weight reducer operating for over 10 years (currently V6.0). |
| External reputation record | Established free online image utility with over 14 years of reliable operation, trusted by developers and creators. | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | Uploaded for cloud processing | On-device processing |
| Third-party tracking record | Google Analytics · Google AdSense | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | Not verified | 100% local in-browser processing (`blob:https://compressnow.com/...`); FAQ explicitly states 'Compression runs in your browser: your images never leave your device.' |
| Retention statement | Claims deletion within 6 hours; deletion not independently verified | This flow runs locally; post-close deletion not independently verified |
| Evaluation basis | ||
| Pricing transparency | 31 / 35 100% free for up to 30 MB per image and 30 images at a time; transparently discloses next to the Format toggle: 'Format: JPG | WebP — Works everywhere. Transparent areas turn white.' (01_landing.png). | |
| Interaction restraint | 24 / 30 Clean single-page workspace with a live compression level slider (default 20%) and a single display ad banner, with zero popups or registration walls (02_workspace.png, 03_download.png). | |
| Background & reputation | 17 / 20 Classic multi-language online image weight reducer operating for over 10 years (currently V6.0). | |
| Engineering & privacy | 15 / 15 100% local in-browser processing (`blob:https://compressnow.com/...`); FAQ explicitly states 'Compression runs in your browser: your images never leave your device.' | |
| Task quality | 58 / 65 Size Reduction: -78.26% (4137.9 KB → 899.4 KB, 4.6× ratio) · PSNR: 30.58 dB · SSIM: 0.9879 | 52.2 / 65 Shrinks file size by 85.99% (7.14×) at 42.34 dB PSNR and 0.9992 SSIM, though output format is converted to JPG or WebP (52.2/65) |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export spec: 2048×2048 (Zero-watermark native PNG export without login) | 15 / 20 Preserves full 2048×2048 dimensions and supports 30 MB files, but converts PNG inputs to JPG (or WebP) rather than native `.png` (15.0/20) |
| Processing speed | 12.5 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 5.99s (API mode: cloud_server; network upload 9.37s / end-to-end 15.36s shown for reference only, never penalized) | 14 / 15 100% local browser Canvas compression with 0 bytes uploaded in ~0.9s (14.0/15) |
