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File Optimized vs TinyPNG, Squoosh, and Compressor.io. Every claim verified, credit given where it's due.
100% Private
Your files never leave your device. All processing happens in your browser using WebAssembly, so there are no server uploads and no privacy risks.
All File Types
Images, videos, audio, GIFs, PDFs, and 3D models in one tool. Most competitors only handle images.
No Upload Wait
Because nothing is uploaded, compression starts instantly. No queues, no transfer time, no server delays.
Feature by Feature
| Feature | File OptimizedAll-in-one, privateOur Tool | TinyPNGImage compression | Compressor.ioImage compression | SquooshSingle-image tool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processes Files in Your Browser | ||||
| Files Never Uploaded to a Server | ||||
| Free to Use | 20 files, 5MB each | 25MB limit | ||
| Batch Processing | Up to 20 files | Pro only | ||
| Video Compression | Pro | |||
| Audio Compression | Pro | |||
| GIF Compression & Conversion | GIF only | |||
| PDF Compression | ||||
| 3D Model (GLB) Optimization | ||||
| AI Image Upscaling | ||||
| Format Conversion | Images only | Images only | Images only | |
| No Watermark | ||||
| Works Offline | Images only |
Competitor information is based on each tool's publicly available website and documentation, last reviewed June 2026. Offerings may change over time.
Head to Head
File Optimized vs TinyPNG
TinyPNG is one of the best-known image compressors and does an excellent job with PNG, JPEG, WebP, and AVIF files. The key difference is where your files go: TinyPNG uploads every file to its servers for processing, while File Optimized compresses everything locally in your browser.
Where TinyPNG shines
- Excellent smart lossy compression for PNG and JPEG
- Simple, well-known drag-and-drop workflow
- Developer API and Photoshop plugin available
Why File Optimized wins
- Files are processed in your browser and never uploaded
- No 5MB per-file cap on the free plan
- Also handles video, audio, GIFs, PDFs, and 3D models
- AI upscaling and built-in image editing included
File Optimized vs Squoosh
Squoosh is an open-source image compressor from the Google Chrome Labs team. Like File Optimized, it processes images privately in your browser, and it offers deep codec-level controls. Its main limitation is scope: Squoosh handles one image at a time and only works with images.
Where Squoosh shines
- Fully private, browser-based processing
- Fine-grained codec settings for advanced users
- Open source and installable as an offline PWA
Why File Optimized wins
- Batch process many files at once instead of one at a time
- Supports video, audio, GIFs, PDFs, and 3D models, not just images
- AI upscaling, editors, and image-to-animation tools
- Side-by-side before and after comparison view
File Optimized vs Compressor.io
Compressor.io is a popular web compressor for JPEG, PNG, SVG, GIF, and WebP images. Files are uploaded to its servers for processing, the free tier has a 10MB file size limit, and batch processing requires a paid Pro subscription.
Where Compressor.io shines
- Good compression quality for common image formats
- Supports SVG and animated GIF compression
- Clean, simple interface
Why File Optimized wins
- No server uploads, everything stays on your device
- Batch processing is available on the free plan
- Covers video, audio, PDFs, and 3D models too
- AI upscaling and full editing suite included
Common Questions
Is File Optimized really private?
Yes. All compression happens inside your browser using WebAssembly. Your files are never uploaded to a server unless you explicitly choose an optional cloud save feature.
Is File Optimized free?
Yes. The free plan lets you compress and convert images with no signup required. Pro plans add video and audio compression, larger file sizes, and bigger batches.
What file types does File Optimized support that TinyPNG and Squoosh do not?
File Optimized handles videos, audio files, GIFs, PDFs, and 3D models (GLB), in addition to images. TinyPNG and Squoosh only work with images.
Does browser-based compression produce worse results than server-based tools?
No. File Optimized uses the same modern codecs (WebP, AVIF, H.264, and more) compiled to WebAssembly, so quality is comparable while your files stay private and there is no upload wait time.