Question 1

How is Pixlocal different from TinyPNG?

Accepted Answer

TinyPNG uploads your images to their servers for processing. Pixlocal runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your files never leave your device.

Question 2

Does Pixlocal support AVIF?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pixlocal supports AVIF, WebP, and JPEG output. TinyPNG only outputs PNG and JPEG. AVIF delivers the best compression ratios available today.

Question 3

Is Pixlocal really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. No account required, no watermarks, no email signup. The free tier supports 20 images per session.

Question 4

Can I use Pixlocal for commercial projects?

Accepted Answer

Yes. There are no restrictions on how you use the compressed images. No attribution required.

Question 5

What about Squoosh?

Accepted Answer

Squoosh (by Google) is excellent but handles one image at a time. Pixlocal supports batch processing for up to 20 images per session.

TinyPNG Alternative. Private, Unlimited, No Upload

Pixlocal vs TinyPNG vs Squoosh

Frequently Asked Questions

Feature	Pixlocal	TinyPNG	Squoosh
Privacy (no upload)	Yes	No	Yes
Batch processing	Up to 20	Up to 20	1 file
AVIF output	Yes	No	Yes
WebP output	Yes	No	Yes
Quality control	Slider	Auto only	Slider
Account required	No	For API	No