Is TinyPNG safe for confidential images?

TinyPNG uploads files to their servers. They delete files after processing, but your data leaves your device. Compresto processes everything locally on your Mac — no uploads ever.

Does TinyPNG have a file size or quantity limit?

TinyPNG free plan limits files to 5MB each and 500 compressions per month. Compresto has no per-file or monthly limits on the paid plan.

Can TinyPNG compress videos and PDFs?

No. TinyPNG only handles PNG and JPEG images. Compresto compresses video (MP4, MOV), images, and PDFs.

Is Compresto better than TinyPNG for web image optimization?

Both produce excellent web-ready images. TinyPNG is free for occasional use. Compresto is better if you compress offline regularly, handle large batches, or need other file types too.

Does TinyPNG support GIF and SVG?

TinyPNG compresses PNG and JPEG. It does not optimize SVG or GIF. Compresto supports PNG, JPEG, GIF, SVG, and TIFF.

Comparison

Compresto vs TinyPNG

TinyPNG is the go-to web tool for quick PNG and JPEG compression. Compresto brings offline processing to your Mac — no uploads, no monthly limits, and video and PDF compression included.

Feature Comparison

Feature	Compresto	TinyPNG
Platform	macOS app	Web browser (any platform)
Video compression
Image compression		PNG & JPEG only
PDF compression
Batch processing		20 images/month free; more via API
Hardware acceleration
Drag & drop
Price model	One-time purchase / free tier	Free (500/month), API pricing per image

Compresto Strengths

Fully offline — no files uploaded to external servers
No monthly compression limits
Video and PDF compression in addition to images
One-time payment vs per-image API costs at scale

TinyPNG Strengths

Free for up to 500 compressions per month
No software installation — works in any browser
Excellent PNG and JPEG compression algorithm with wide trust

Choose Compresto when...

Your images contain sensitive or private content
You compress more than 500 images per month regularly
You also need video or PDF compression
You want faster processing without upload/download delays

Choose TinyPNG when...

You compress fewer than 500 images per month and want a free solution
You are on a non-Mac device or shared computer
You only need PNG and JPEG compression with no other file types

Pricing

Compresto

One-time purchase $19.99 or free tier with limits

TinyPNG

Free for 500 compressions/month; API from $0.009/image at scale

Switching from TinyPNG?

For teams compressing images at scale, Compresto's one-time cost is cheaper than TinyPNG's API fees beyond the free tier. No network latency means faster throughput.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TinyPNG safe for confidential images?: TinyPNG uploads files to their servers. They delete files after processing, but your data leaves your device. Compresto processes everything locally on your Mac — no uploads ever.
Does TinyPNG have a file size or quantity limit?: TinyPNG free plan limits files to 5MB each and 500 compressions per month. Compresto has no per-file or monthly limits on the paid plan.
Can TinyPNG compress videos and PDFs?: No. TinyPNG only handles PNG and JPEG images. Compresto compresses video (MP4, MOV), images, and PDFs.
Is Compresto better than TinyPNG for web image optimization?: Both produce excellent web-ready images. TinyPNG is free for occasional use. Compresto is better if you compress offline regularly, handle large batches, or need other file types too.
Does TinyPNG support GIF and SVG?: TinyPNG compresses PNG and JPEG. It does not optimize SVG or GIF. Compresto supports PNG, JPEG, GIF, SVG, and TIFF.

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