Image Compressor vs TinyPNG – Full Comparison
TinyPNG uses a lossy PNG optimisation algorithm on their servers. Irreva compresses JPG, PNG, and WebP locally using the Canvas API and browser-image-compression. Here's how they differ in practice.
Detailed comparison
| Factor | Irreva | TinyPNG |
|---|---|---|
| Processing location | Browser (Canvas API) | TinyPNG cloud servers |
| Formats | JPG, PNG, WebP | JPG, PNG, WebP (AVIF on paid) |
| Free batch limit | Unlimited | 20 files per drop on free |
| API available | ⌠| ✅ Paid (500/month free) |
| Compression quality control | ✅ Adjustable quality slider | ⌠Automatic only |
| Target file size (e.g. 200KB) | ✅ Compress to KB tool | ⌠|
| Privacy | Nothing uploaded | Files sent to TinyPNG servers |
| Pricing | Free | Free tier + paid API |
Compression quality in practice
TinyPNG's proprietary PNG quantization algorithm is excellent for PNG files specifically. For JPG, both tools produce comparable results at similar quality settings. Irreva's adjustable quality slider gives you direct control over the compression–quality trade-off.
Which to choose
- Use TinyPNG if you need its API for automated pipelines or want hands-off PNG compression
- Use Irreva if you need quality control, a target KB size, WebP conversion, or processing without uploading client photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TinyPNG better than Irreva for PNG?
TinyPNG's quantization can be marginally better for some PNG files. For JPG and WebP, Irreva is equivalent with more control.
Can Irreva compress images in bulk?
Yes — the image compressor accepts multiple files and provides individual compressed downloads.