TinyPNG vs Squoosh
TinyPNG offers simple one-click compression, while Squoosh exposes detailed codec settings with a live quality preview.
One-Click Simplicity vs Detailed Control
TinyPNG applies its own tuned compression automatically with essentially no configuration, which suits users wanting good results without decisions, while Squoosh exposes codec selection, quality sliders, and advanced encoder options alongside a side-by-side visual comparison of the result.
- TinyPNG applies tuned compression automatically with no configuration
- Squoosh exposes codec choice, quality sliders, and encoder options
- Squoosh's side-by-side preview shows exactly what quality is being traded
Privacy and Processing Location
Squoosh performs its compression entirely in the browser using WebAssembly, meaning images never leave the user's machine, while TinyPNG uploads files to its servers for processing, a distinction that matters for confidential or unreleased imagery.
- Squoosh compresses entirely in-browser using WebAssembly
- Images processed in Squoosh never leave the user's own machine
- TinyPNG uploads files to its servers, which matters for confidential images
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Squoosh upload my images anywhere?
No, Squoosh runs its codecs entirely in the browser via WebAssembly, so images never leave your machine — unlike TinyPNG which processes server-side.
Which tool gives better compression results?
Results are comparable for typical images, but Squoosh's manual controls let you tune more aggressively when you're willing to evaluate the quality tradeoff yourself.
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