Benchmark methodology

We publish how we measure — not just who wins. Every comparison below is reproducible from the same inputs and settings.

What we measure

  • File size (bytes) before/after, absolute bytes saved, % saved
  • Output dimensions, format, and quality/preset used
  • Encoding time (ms) and processing location (server vs local)
  • Transparency preserved (yes/no), metadata stripped/kept
  • Visual check: side-by-side at 100% + zoom, no invented scores

Standard presets

GoalFormatQualityIntent
SmallestAVIF60Minimum bytes
Balanced (recommended)AVIF75Best size/quality trade-off
Highest QualityWebP85Minimal visual change

What we will not claim

  • No “best compressor” badge without a defined metric, dataset, and date.
  • No “lossless” unless the output is mathematically lossless.
  • No “73% smaller” marketing numbers — only measured per-image results.
  • No uptime, certification, or scale claims without evidence.

Try the presets yourself: Optimize images · All tools · API docs