PixShed vs TinyPNG — Which Image Compressor?
TinyPNG is the OG of online image compression — they popularized lossy PNG/JPG optimization and many devs use them via API. The free web interface caps at 20 images and 5 MB each. PixShed offers comparable compression with no caps and the work happens entirely in your browser.
TinyPNG pros
- Excellent compression ratios (industry-leading on PNG)
- Simple drag-drop UI
- Photoshop and CMS plugins available
TinyPNG cons
- Free tier limited: 20 images, 5MB each, per session
- Files upload to TinyPNG servers (not local)
- Pro plan starts at $25/year for higher limits
Where PixShed is better
- No file count or size limits — process hundreds of images
- Files never leave your browser; faster on big batches
- Bundle of 11 tools beyond compression (resize, crop, convert, watermark, etc.)
Use TinyPNG when
You're integrating compression into a CMS or design tool via their API/plugins.
Use PixShed when
You want unlimited drag-drop compression with full privacy plus a wider toolkit.