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TinyPNG

Smart PNG and JPEG compression that reduces file sizes by up to 80% while preserving quality.

7/10
Verdict

Best for developers who need automated image compression in their build pipeline or CI/CD.

Features4/10Ease of Use9/10Pricing9/10Documentation7/10

Use Cases

Compress images in a CI/CD pipeline to automatically optimize site assets before deployment
Batch-compress a media library before uploading to production to reduce page weight

Free Tier

500 images/month via API, unlimited via web interface

How to Maximize the Free Tier

TinyPNG's API (500 images/month) is best integrated into your build pipeline for automatic compression before deployment. For higher volumes, use the free web interface which has no limits — just drag and drop files. TinyPNG only handles PNG and JPEG; for WebP or AVIF conversion, pair it with a tool like Squoosh or Sharp in your build script. The up-to-80% compression ratio means smaller pages, faster load times, and lower CDN costs.

Getting Started

Drag and drop to tinypng.com for instant compression (free, unlimited). For API: sign up → get API key → install client → `tinypng API_KEY input.png -o output.png` → integrate into build pipeline. 500 images/month via API.

Pros

  • Compression ratio: Reduces PNG and JPEG file sizes by up to 80% with minimal perceptible quality loss
  • API pipeline: REST API enables automated compression in build scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and serverless functions
  • Web interface: The web interface is completely free and unlimited — no registration needed for manual compression

Cons

  • API quota: Only 500 images/month via the API — insufficient for sites that process large volumes of user uploads
  • Format limited: No SVG, WebP, or AVIF support — only PNG and JPEG compression with no format conversion
  • Compression only: No CDN, no delivery, no storage — it's a compression tool, not a media management platform

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