TinyPNG alternatives: free compressors, including private ones
TinyPNG is a solid image compressor, but it uploads your images to its servers and limits free use. If you want something that keeps images on your device — or just more formats and no caps — here are the main alternatives and how they compare.
By PixoPublished
Why look for a TinyPNG alternative?
TinyPNG does one thing well, but a few things send people looking for alternatives.
- It uploads your images to its servers to compress them — not ideal for private or sensitive photos.
- The free web version is limited (around 20 images at a time, each under 5 MB); heavier use needs a paid plan or API key.
- It focuses on PNG, JPG, and WebP — no PDF tools or one-click format conversions.
Image Compressor Compress JPG, PNG, and WebP privately in your browser.
TinyPNG alternatives compared
The most useful thing to know about each alternative is whether it uploads your file (accurate as of 2026 — check each tool's current docs, since services change).
| Tool | Runs where | Uploads your file? | Free use | Formats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pixo | Your browser | No — never uploaded | Yes, no sign-up | JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, PDF |
| Squoosh (Google) | Your browser | No — never uploaded | Yes, one at a time | JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF |
| TinyPNG | Their servers | Yes | ~20 images, 5 MB each | PNG, JPG, WebP |
| iLoveIMG | Their servers | Yes | Yes, with limits | Many, plus bulk |
| Compressor.io | Their servers | Yes | Yes, one at a time | JPG, PNG, WebP, SVG |
Which alternative fits you?
Pick based on what matters most.
- Want it private and no-upload, across formats and PDF? Pixo compresses everything in your browser, one click, no sign-up.
- Want deep manual control of a single image? Squoosh is excellent and also fully client-side.
- Optimizing a whole site's assets in bulk and fine with a server? iLoveIMG has generous batch tools (your images are uploaded).
- Just want a drop-in TinyPNG replacement for a few PNGs? Any of the above works; choose by whether upload matters to you.