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Each product is scored independently per task edge; switch tasks below while keeping shared products selected| Task edge | ResizePixel | Img2Go | Switch / compare |
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| Background removal | Not tested in topic | 88/100 2048 × 2048 (4.2 MB full-resolution RGBA PNG) · Historical description; output not attached | Compare in task topic → |
| Image compression | 85/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | 80/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Active task |
| Image upscaling | Not tested in topic | 84/100 1024 × 1024 (2.0x default PNG, 1.1 MB) / custom dimensions · Historical description; output not attached | Compare in task topic → |
| Image generation | Not tested in topic | 87/100 1024 × 1024 · PNG | Compare in task topic → |
| Photo restoration | Not tested in topic | 89/100 1024 × 1024 · PNG | Compare in task topic → |
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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 | IMG2GO Compress Image Image compression 80/100 Seven-aspect task score Login-free access offers compression controls and deletion; the default preset reduces size substantially but causes gradient banding, alongside banner ads. Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG 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 ↗ | Website free, monthly, annual and education plans; USD, Business billed per person · 2026-10-20 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Starter2026-10-20 ↗ USD 8/month USD 77/year Monthly Baseline 1× AI usage; batch processing Annual Baseline 1× AI usage; 64GB files and batch processing Business2026-10-20 ↗ USD 89/month USD 854/year Monthly Per-user billing; 20× Starter AI usage Annual Per-user billing; 20× Starter AI usage Education program2026-10-20 ↗ Free Free Free Paid apps free after student/teacher eligibility verification; non-commercial educational use only 8 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Actual annual amounts are $77/$278/$854. Absolute removal quotas and per-image credit usage are unpublished; 1×/5×/20× cannot be converted into image counts. Cancellation, sources & verification recordPage advertises a 14-day money-back guarantee and cancellation anytime; eligibility is subject to terms. Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | 100% free with both Auto high-fidelity compression and exact Target KB/MB compression | Free no-login access to Less / Recommended / Extreme / Lossless presets and Target File Size mode |
| Cancellation & refunds | Ad-supported free tool with no accounts or subscription charges. | Page advertises a 14-day money-back guarantee and cancellation anytime; eligibility is subject to terms. |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | 100% free throughout the entire workflow | Displays all compression presets clearly in the Settings panel after file selection |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | File reduction: 49.63% · Output size: 2084.2 KB | File reduction: 78.49% · Output size: 890.1 KB |
| Fixture findings | Reduced this fixture by about 50% with detail retained; avoid the sidebar ad resembling a download button. | Default settings reduced this fixture by about 78% with some quality loss; lower compression is available. |
| 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). | IMG2GO offers a comprehensive 7-mode compression settings panel (02_workspace.png). Under the default 'Recommended compression' preset, it aggressively shrinks our 4,137.9 KB PNG by 78.49% to 890.1 KB (03_download.png) at 31.68 dB PSNR; quality-focused users can select 'Less compression' or 'Lossless compression' before clicking Compress Now. |
| 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 granular preset control (Lossless / Less / Recommended / Extreme / Target KB) and GDPR-compliant instant task deletion |
| 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 full-resolution PNG free direct export (supports exact target KB/MB compression) | 2048×2048 full-resolution PNG free direct export |
| Watermark observation | Watermark-free | Watermark-free |
| Batch & API | Single-image precision workflow (no multi-file batch zip) | Supports multi-file upload and ZIP archive download |
| 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: 5.4s · End-to-end reference: 7.6s | Network-observed server wait: 5.8s · End-to-end reference: 8.3s |
| 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 login required (paid Credits available for heavy batch users) |
| 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. | Displays house ads for sister tools (Audio2Edit / OCR2Edit) and GoDaddy banners at the bottom, while keeping the blue 'Download' button clean and unobstructed (03_download.png). |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | ResizePixel | QaamGo Web GmbH (IMG2GO / PDF2Go) |
| Recorded origin | Ukraine | Radolfzell, Germany |
| Domain history record | 2019–Present (dedicated lightweight online image editor) | 2016–Present (10-year European online conversion suite) |
| Background & reputation assessment | Operated by an independent Ukrainian web utility team focused on lightweight browser image tools. | Operated by Germany-based QaamGo Web GmbH (parent company of PDF2Go and Online-Convert). |
| 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 | 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). | Provides a prominent red 'Delete Task' button on the result screen for immediate manual server erasure (03_download.png). |
| Retention statement | Claims deletion within 30 minutes; deletion not independently verified | Claims deletion within 24 hours; 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). | 29 / 35 Provides 4 clear presets upon upload (Less compression / Recommended compression / Extreme compression / Lossless compression) plus Target File Size and Percentage modes (02_workspace.png) with free no-login download. |
| 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. | 23 / 30 Displays house ads for sister tools (Audio2Edit / OCR2Edit) and GoDaddy banners at the bottom, while keeping the blue 'Download' button clean and unobstructed (03_download.png). |
| Background & reputation | 16 / 20 Operated by an independent Ukrainian web utility team focused on lightweight browser image tools. | 18 / 20 Operated by Germany-based QaamGo Web GmbH (parent company of PDF2Go and Online-Convert). |
| 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). | 14 / 15 Provides a prominent red 'Delete Task' button on the result screen for immediate manual server erasure (03_download.png). |
| 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) | 48.7 / 65 Default 'Recommended' preset aggressively reduces size by 78.49% (4.65×) to 890.1 KB, lowering PSNR to 31.68 dB (SSIM = 0.9906) with slight gradient banding (48.7/65) |
| Deliverable specifications | 19 / 20 Preserves full 2048×2048 resolution and native PNG format while supporting exact target-KB compression (19.0/20) | 18.5 / 20 Preserves full 2048×2048 resolution and native PNG format while offering 7 compression presets (18.5/20) |
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