Pixotter
Pixotter vs TinyPNG: Full Comparison
TinyPNG is the most popular image compression tool on the web, trusted by 500K+ companies. It does compression well. But if you need to compress and resize and convert — you are running three separate workflows. Pixotter handles all three in one pipeline, processes everything in your browser, and never uploads your images to a server.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Pixotter | TinyPNG |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Yes — quality slider + target file size | Yes — automatic optimization |
| Resize | Yes — presets (Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.) + custom dimensions | API only (not in web tool) |
| Format conversion | Yes — JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, TIFF, GIF | Yes — WebP, AVIF, PNG, JPG |
| Pipeline (chain operations) | Yes — compress + resize + convert in one flow | No — one operation per session |
| Batch processing | Up to 20 images | Up to 20 images (5MB each, free) |
| Processing location | Client-side (browser) — images never leave your device | Server-side — images uploaded and stored up to 48 hours |
| Speed | Instant — no upload/download wait | Depends on upload speed and server queue |
| Free tier | Unlimited — no signup required | 20 images/session, 5MB each. Conversion limited to 3 images. |
| Paid plans | Pro tier (coming soon) | Web Pro $99/yr, Web Ultra (unlimited) |
| WordPress plugin | Coming soon | Yes — 1M+ active installs |
| API | Coming soon | Yes — pay-per-use |
| Crop | Yes | API only |
| Remove background | Coming soon | No |
| Watermark | Yes | No |
| Dark mode | Yes | No |
Where TinyPNG Wins
TinyPNG has a mature WordPress plugin with over 1 million active installs — the largest in the image optimization category. Their API is well-documented and battle-tested. If you need a WordPress-native solution today, TinyPNG is the established choice.
Where Pixotter Wins
Pipeline processing. Drop 20 images, compress to 80% quality, resize to 1080px wide, and convert to WebP — in one click. TinyPNG requires three separate sessions for that workflow. Pixotter also processes everything locally in your browser, so there is no upload wait and no privacy concern about images sitting on someone else's server for 48 hours.
When to Choose Pixotter
- You need to compress + resize + convert in one workflow
- You process sensitive images and want client-side privacy
- You want instant results without upload/download delays
- You don't want to pay $99/year for larger file support
When to Choose TinyPNG
- You need WordPress auto-optimization (Pixotter plugin coming soon)
- You need API access for build pipelines (Pixotter API coming soon)
- You prefer a tool with years of production track record
How It Works
Drag and drop or click to browse. No signup, no upload to external servers.
Check compress, resize, convert — or any combination. Adjust settings inline.
Get individual files or download all as a ZIP. Your images never left your browser.