ShrinkVid vs. TinyPNG at a glance
| ShrinkVid | TinyPNG (free web) | |
|---|---|---|
| Where images are processed | On your device | On TinyPNG’s servers (upload) |
| Free limits | None | Limits on image count and size per session |
| Formats | PNG, JPG, WebP, AVIF, GIF in; PNG, JPG, WebP, AVIF out | PNG, JPG, WebP, AVIF |
| Exact target size (KB) | Yes | No |
| Video compression | Yes | No |
| Developer API | No | Yes |
When TinyPNG is the better choice
If you need a hosted API, CMS plugins (for example WordPress), or automatic compression in a build pipeline, TinyPNG’s developer API is a mature option.
When ShrinkVid is the better choice
- Confidential images (IDs, documents, client work) that shouldn’t be uploaded.
- Large batches without hitting a free-tier limit.
- Hitting an exact size such as 50 KB or 100 KB.
- Converting to modern formats like WebP or AVIF at the same time.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free TinyPNG alternative with no limits?
Yes. ShrinkVid compresses unlimited PNG, JPG, WebP and AVIF images in your browser with no daily cap or per-file size limit, because processing happens on your device.
Is ShrinkVid as good as TinyPNG?
Both use lossy colour quantisation for PNGs and optimised encoders for JPG and WebP, so results are comparable. TinyPNG’s server-side tuning can win on some images; ShrinkVid wins on privacy, limits and speed for large batches.