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Each product is scored independently per task edge; switch tasks below while keeping shared products selected| Task edge | ResizePixel | CompressNow | Switch / compare |
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| Image compression | 85/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | 83/100 PNG · Output attached | Active task |
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Browse this task →| Criterion | ResizePixel Image Compressor Image compression 85/100 Seven-aspect task score Free login-free target-size compression preserves quality and offers deletion; extension ads on the download page can be confused with the real button. Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG Historical test · 2026-10-18 | 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 | ResizePixel online image compressor and editor web tool · 2026-10-21 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits ResizePixel Free Web2026-10-21 ↗ Free Free Free Free without login for JPG/PNG/WEBP/GIF; supports auto compression and target KB/MB compression with unwatermarked export. 1 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. The official tool page provides free, no-login online compression for JPG, PNG, WEBP, and GIF images (with auto optimization or target KB/MB compression), supported by display ads without a paywall. Cancellation, sources & verification recordAd-supported free tool with no accounts or subscription charges. ResizePixel official online image compressor page ↗ · 2026-10-21 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 | 100% free with both Auto high-fidelity compression and exact Target KB/MB compression | 100% free, up to 30 MB per image and up to 30 images per batch |
| Cancellation & refunds | Ad-supported free tool with no accounts or subscription charges. | Completely free web tool with no accounts or subscription charges. |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | 100% free throughout the entire workflow | 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: 49.63% · Output size: 2084.2 KB | File reduction: 85.99% · Output size: 579.8 KB |
| Fixture findings | Reduced this fixture by about 50% with detail retained; avoid the sidebar ad resembling a download button. | Local compression reduced this fixture by about 86%; export changes to JPG or WebP, not PNG. |
| Original historical observation | ResizePixel delivers remarkable quality in Auto (keep the quality) mode: shrinking our 4,137.9 KB PNG by 49.63% to 2,084.2 KB in 7.6s while maintaining a near-lossless 43.94 dB PSNR and 0.9994 SSIM (02_workspace.png). Users just need to ignore the green 'DOWNLOAD EXTENSION' ad on the left and click the real 'Go to Download / Download Image' button at the bottom right (03_download.png). | 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 | Users who demand near-lossless visual quality (43.94 dB PSNR) or need to shrink an image to an exact KB ceiling for government/exam portals | 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 |
| Result & output evidence | ||
| Delivery capabilities | ||
| Recorded export specifications | 2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test | PNG · Output attached · No watermark in test |
| Historical specification note · not an official maximum | 2048×2048 full-resolution PNG free direct export (supports exact target KB/MB compression) | 2048×2048 full-resolution free export (outputs as JPG or WebP; does not export native PNG) |
| Watermark observation | Watermark-free | Watermark-free |
| Batch & API | Single-image precision workflow (no multi-file batch zip) | 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: 5.4s · End-to-end reference: 7.6s | Recorded local processing time: 0.9s · End-to-end reference: 0.9s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-10-18 · 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 | No login in this test | No login in this test |
| Sign-in methods | No registration or login required (no account system) | No registration or login required (100% local tool) |
| Manual adjustment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Interaction observations | Both the editor and download screen display a deceptive green 'DOWNLOAD EXTENSION — 2 Easy Steps: 1. Click Download 2. Add Trusted Spot Extension' ad banner on the left sidebar (02_workspace.png, 03_download.png), whereas the real green 'Go to Download / Download Image' button sits in the bottom-right corner. | 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 | ResizePixel | CompressNow |
| Recorded origin | Ukraine | France / European Independent Developer |
| Domain history record | 2019–Present (dedicated lightweight online image editor) | 2012–Present (14-year online image compression tool) |
| Background & reputation assessment | Operated by an independent Ukrainian web utility team focused on lightweight browser image tools. | Classic multi-language online image weight reducer operating for over 10 years (currently V6.0). |
| External reputation record | Not verified | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | Uploaded for cloud processing | On-device processing |
| Third-party tracking record | Not verified | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | Download page explicitly states 'The download will be valid for 30 minutes' and provides a red '❌ Delete Now' button for immediate manual server deletion (03_download.png). | 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 30 minutes; deletion not independently verified | This flow runs locally; post-close deletion not independently verified |
| Evaluation basis | ||
| Pricing transparency | 32 / 35 100% free with zero paywalls or login gates, offering both 'Auto (keep the quality)' and 'Compress file to X KB/MB' modes (01_landing.png, 02_workspace.png). | 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 | 17 / 30 Both the editor and download screen display a deceptive green 'DOWNLOAD EXTENSION — 2 Easy Steps: 1. Click Download 2. Add Trusted Spot Extension' ad banner on the left sidebar (02_workspace.png, 03_download.png), whereas the real green 'Go to Download / Download Image' button sits in the bottom-right corner. | 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 | 16 / 20 Operated by an independent Ukrainian web utility team focused on lightweight browser image tools. | 17 / 20 Classic multi-language online image weight reducer operating for over 10 years (currently V6.0). |
| Engineering & privacy | 13 / 15 Download page explicitly states 'The download will be valid for 30 minutes' and provides a red '❌ Delete Now' button for immediate manual server deletion (03_download.png). | 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 | 57.2 / 65 Cuts PNG file size nearly in half (-49.63%, 1.99×) while preserving an extraordinary 43.94 dB PSNR and 0.9994 SSIM (57.2/65) | 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 | 19 / 20 Preserves full 2048×2048 resolution and native PNG format while supporting exact target-KB compression (19.0/20) | 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 | 14 / 15 100% local browser Canvas compression with 0 bytes uploaded in ~0.9s (14.0/15) | |
