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| Image compression | 92/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | 86/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Active task |
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Browse this task →| Criterion | RedKetchup Image Compressor Image compression 92/100 Seven-aspect task score On-device processing retains full size for free with detailed controls; ad blocking adds a 20-second export wait, avoidable by allowing ads or paying. Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG Historical test · 2026-10-19 | Aconvert Image compression 86/100 Seven-aspect task score 100% free with no login, reducing the 4.14 MB anchor by 56.5% to 1.80 MB at PSNR 36.1 dB with full-resolution unwatermarked output. Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG Historical test · 2026-11-01 |
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| Pricing & rules | ||
| Pricing plans | RedKetchup web tools and ad-free Premium account (Free / $5 One-Year / $10 Lifetime); USD · 2026-10-21 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free Web2026-10-21 ↗ Free Free Free Free unlimited compression for PNG/JPEG/WEBP/HEIC without login; includes ads and a support countdown when ad blockers are active. Premium One-Year2026-10-21 ↗ — USD 5/year Annual USD 5 for 1 year of Premium access: removes ads (No ads) and skips download previews/countdowns (Skip previews). Premium Lifetime2026-10-21 ↗ USD 10 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time USD 10 one-time Lifetime Premium access: removes ads (No ads) and skips download previews/countdowns (Skip previews). 3 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. RedKetchup online compression and bulk tools are free with all compression settings unlocked. Clicking Upgrade / REMOVE ADS opens the Upgrade to Premium modal offering two lightweight plans: USD 5 One-Year and USD 10 Lifetime to remove ads and skip download previews/countdowns. Cancellation, sources & verification recordFree tier requires no login; Premium offers USD 5 One-Year and USD 10 one-time Lifetime upgrades under official Terms. RedKetchup online compressor page and Upgrade to Premium modal ↗ · 2026-10-21 Capture 1 ↗ | Aconvert 100% free file conversion and compression service · 2026-11-01 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free2026-11-01 ↗ Free Free Free 100% free without login, 40MB per file, up to 10 files per batch Full access to multi-format conversion and compression across documents, media, eBooks, and archives；40MB per-file limit, 10 files per batch, display ads present；Permanently free, no renewal；Perpetual access 1 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. All conversion and compression features are 100% free with ad and voluntary donation support; 40MB per-file limit (up to 10 files per batch) with zero paid plans or paywalls. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified Aconvert Official Homepage ↗ · 2026-11-01 Capture 1 ↗ Aconvert About and Free Model ↗ · 2026-11-01 Capture 1 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | Unlimited free local compression; adblock users wait a 20-second support countdown before final file export | Completely free, 40MB per file limit, up to 10 files per batch |
| Cancellation & refunds | Free tier requires no login; Premium offers USD 5 One-Year and USD 10 one-time Lifetime upgrades under official Terms. | Not verified |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Workspace settings and adblock countdown notice are clear and upfront | Compression parameters and instructions clearly disclosed on page |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | File reduction: 56.31% · Output size: 1807.8 KB | File reduction: 56.5% · Output size: 1800.1 KB |
| Fixture findings | Local processing reduced this fixture by about 56% with adjustable quantisation; useful if you want parameter control. | Over 50% size reduction while preserving 2048px resolution and transparency; solid quality and easy to use. |
| Original historical observation | RedKetchup is one of the few tools that lets users manually pick 8-bit quantization dithering algorithms (Atkinson) and inspect pixels side-by-side in a full-screen viewer: it shrinks our 4.14 MB anchor PNG by 56.31% to 1.77 MB locally at PSNR=39.35 dB and SSIM=0.9984 (02_workspace.png, 03_download.png). | Aconvert processes compression on cloud servers, reducing the 4.14 MB anchor by 56.5% to 1.80 MB under default Lossy 80 while maintaining SSIM 0.9966 and preserving micro-textures. |
| Suitable uses · historical assessment | Developers and UI designers who want fine-grained control over PNG color depth (8/24/32-bit) and dithering algorithms with 100% local browser privacy | Users and webmasters needing fast free image compression while preserving transparency and 2048px original resolution |
| 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 watermark-free PNG direct export) | 2048 x 2048 (Full-resolution unwatermarked PNG) |
| Watermark observation | Watermark-free | No watermark |
| Batch & API | Offers a dedicated Bulk Image Resizer page; no external cloud API | Supports up to 10 files concurrent upload with multi-format conversion |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | 2048 × 2048 | 2048 × 2048 |
| Attached file dimensions | 2048 × 2048 · PNG | 2048 × 2048 · PNG |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Recorded local processing time: 2.2s · End-to-end reference: 2.2s | Network-observed server wait: 11.2s · End-to-end reference: 14.7s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-10-19 · anchor_compress_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-11-01 · 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; optional $5 ad-free account login | All platform features accessible directly without registration or login |
| Manual adjustment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Interaction observations | Offers industry-leading granular controls for PNG bit depth (8-bit / 24-bit / 32-bit) and dithering algorithms (Atkinson / Floyd-Steinberg / Sierra) plus a split-screen inspector; the only friction is the 20s timer when ads are blocked. | Not verified |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | RedKetchup (redketchup.io) | Aconvert Project (PDFConvertOnline.com) |
| Recorded origin | Independent Developer Toolkit | United States |
| Domain history record | 2021–Present | Development team active since 2000 |
| Background & reputation assessment | Well-regarded independent frontend image processing toolkit (Image Resizer, Compressor, Icon Editor) actively maintained since 2021. | Not verified |
| External reputation record | Not verified | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | On-device processing | Uploaded for cloud processing |
| Third-party tracking record | Not verified | Google AdSense · Google Analytics |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | 100% client-side browser Web Worker and HTML5 Canvas execution—all PNG palette quantization and Atkinson dithering happen locally in browser memory (Blob URL) with zero server uploads. | Not verified |
| Retention statement | This flow runs locally; post-close deletion not independently verified | Claims deletion within 2 hours; deletion not independently verified |
| Evaluation basis | ||
| Pricing transparency | 31.5 / 35 Completely free and requires no sign-up (01_landing.png, 02_workspace.png); when an adblocker is active, clicking final Download displays a transparent notice ('The download will begin in 20 seconds. To avoid the countdown... Allow ads or upgrade for $5', 03_download.png) and automatically exports the full-resolution PNG once the timer finishes. | |
| Interaction restraint | 25.5 / 30 Offers industry-leading granular controls for PNG bit depth (8-bit / 24-bit / 32-bit) and dithering algorithms (Atkinson / Floyd-Steinberg / Sierra) plus a split-screen inspector; the only friction is the 20s timer when ads are blocked. | |
| Background & reputation | 18 / 20 Well-regarded independent frontend image processing toolkit (Image Resizer, Compressor, Icon Editor) actively maintained since 2021. | |
| Engineering & privacy | 15 / 15 100% client-side browser Web Worker and HTML5 Canvas execution—all PNG palette quantization and Atkinson dithering happen locally in browser memory (Blob URL) with zero server uploads. | |
| Task quality | 60.5 / 65 Default Auto-Detect (8-bit + Atkinson dithering) preserves native PNG format and shrinks 4,137.9 KB to 1,807.8 KB (56.31% reduction, 2.29× ratio) with PSNR = 39.35 dB and SSIM = 0.9984 (60.5/65) | 56 / 65 Size Reduction: -56.5% (4137.9 KB → 1800.1 KB, 2.3× ratio) · PSNR: 36.1 dB · SSIM: 0.9966 |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 100% preserves 2048×2048 pixel dimensions and native PNG format without watermarks or login (20.0/20) | 20 / 20 Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export spec: 2048 x 2048 (Full-resolution unwatermarked PNG) |
| Processing speed | 12 / 15 Local Web Worker quantization and full-screen preview complete in ~2.2s (0s network upload; adblock users wait a 20s countdown before export) (12.0/15) | 8.5 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 11.2s (API mode: cloud_server; network upload 3.5s / end-to-end 14.7s shown for reference only, never penalized) |
