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Each product is scored independently per task edge; switch tasks below while keeping shared products selected| Task edge | tools.hellokeyboard.com | iLoveIMG | Switch / compare |
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| Background removal | Not tested in topic | 83/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Compare in task topic → |
| Image compression | 92/100 JPEG · Output attached | 92/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Active task |
| Image upscaling | Not tested in topic | 96/100 2048×2048 (PNG · 4.0x Full Resolution) · Historical description; output not attached | Compare in task topic → |
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Browse this task →| Criterion | Hello Keyboard Tools Image compression 92/100 Seven-aspect task score Hello Keyboard Tools is a free, login-free client-side image compressor that achieves an 85.99% volume reduction (4.14 MB to 580 KB) in only 250ms at default 80% quality, reaching 42.34 dB PSNR and 0.9992 SSIM with complete local privacy and instant turnaround; as it defaults to JPEG output, users requiring transparency for PNG inputs should select the WebP format. Tested export JPEG · Output attached Historical test · 2026-11-06 | 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 |
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| Pricing & rules | ||
| Pricing plans | Hello Keyboard Tools site-wide free utilities · 2026-11-06 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Web Free2026-11-06 ↗ Free Free Free Free use across all utilities without registration; supports up to 20 MB per file depending on the tool 1 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. The official site declares tools are free to use, require no login, no subscription, with files primarily processed locally in the browser. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCompletely free utility suite; no subscription or cancellation required. Hello Keyboard Tools homepage declaration and tool directory ↗ · 2026-11-06 Capture 1 ↗ Hello Keyboard Tools privacy and processing policy ↗ · 2026-11-06 Capture 1 ↗ | 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 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | Completely free, no quota limits, pure client-side single-image processing (up to 20 MB) | Free multi-image batch compression (up to 15–30 images per task) without a strict 5 MB single-file wall |
| Cancellation & refunds | Completely free utility suite; no subscription or cancellation required. | Upgrade, downgrade or cancel in account settings; refund terms not separately verified. |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Page transparently outlines format choices and quality controls | Displays exact before/after KB and percentage saved immediately upon completion |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | File reduction: 85.99% · Output size: 579.8 KB | File reduction: 59.02% · Output size: 1695.6 KB |
| Fixture findings | Under the 2048px standard anchor, Hello Keyboard Tools exports a 2048x2048 full-resolution native JPEG at default settings, achieving 42.34 dB PSNR, 0.9992 SSIM, and 85.99% file size reduction with pure client-side Canvas offline processing in 250ms. | Reduced the tested PNG by about 59% with automatic download and no login; other inputs remain untested. |
| Original historical observation | Hello Keyboard Tools uses client-side Canvas encoding to compress 4.14 MB down to 579.8 KB (-86.0%) at default 80% quality, achieving 42.34 dB PSNR and 0.9992 SSIM in only 250ms. | 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). |
| Suitable uses · historical assessment | Users needing fast local image compression without uploads, prioritizing privacy, and accepting JPEG/WebP formats | Users who need fast, no-login batch compression of high-resolution PNG/JPG images larger than 5 MB without paying or signing up |
| Result & output evidence | ||
| Delivery capabilities | ||
| Recorded export specifications | JPEG · Output attached · No watermark in test | 2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test |
| Historical specification note · not an official maximum | 2048 × 2048 (preserving native dimensions) | 2048×2048 (native resolution preserved, watermark-free PNG auto-download) |
| Watermark observation | No watermark | Watermark-free |
| Batch & API | Interactive single-file processing, up to 20 MB per file | Supports batch drag-and-drop, Google Drive / Dropbox import, and developer REST API |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | 2048 × 2048 | 2048 × 2048 |
| Attached file dimensions | Not verified | 2048 × 2048 · PNG |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Recorded local processing time: 0.25s · End-to-end reference: 0.25s | Network-observed server wait: 3.4s · End-to-end reference: 5.6s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-11-06 · 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 | All features available directly without registration or login | No login required for free batch compression |
| Manual adjustment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Interaction observations | Not verified | Zero registration gates or paywall traps; results download automatically and include a one-click server delete button. |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | Not verified | iLoveIMG / iLovePDF |
| Recorded origin | Not verified | Barcelona, Spain |
| Domain history record | Not verified | 2016–Present (sister site of iLovePDF) |
| Background & reputation assessment | Not verified | Operated by the Barcelona-based iLovePDF / iLoveIMG team with ISO/IEC 27001 certification. |
| External reputation record | Not verified | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | On-device processing | Uploaded for cloud processing |
| Third-party tracking record | Google Analytics · Cloudflare Web Analytics | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | Not verified | HTTPS encrypted upload with an explicit trash button on the download screen to immediately wipe files from servers (auto-deleted within 2 hours). |
| 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 | 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 Size Reduction: -85.99% (4137.9 KB → 579.8 KB, 7.14× ratio) · PSNR: 42.34 dB · SSIM: 0.9992 | 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) |
| Deliverable specifications | 18 / 20 Watermarked or blocked free export (0/8); Export spec: 2048 × 2048 (preserving native dimensions) | 20 / 20 Exports a watermark-free 2048×2048 PNG without login and supports larger single files than 5 MB-capped tools (19.5/20) |
| Processing speed | 15 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 0.25s (API mode: client_side; network upload 0s / end-to-end 0.25s shown for reference only, never penalized) | 13 / 15 Completes cloud compression in ~3.4s and automatically triggers browser download (13.5/15) |
