FastEdit vs Squoosh
Squoosh, built by the Google Chrome team, is an excellent browser-based image compressor. It does one thing very well: compress a single still image with a real-time quality comparison. FastEdit builds on that same client-side philosophy but extends it to animated formats, video, batch processing, and more.
Both tools process files locally in your browser. Here is where they differ.
| Feature | Squoosh | FastEdit |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy / Upload Required | Client-side, no upload | Client-side, no upload |
| Cost | Free | Free |
| Still Image Compression | Excellent, multiple codec options | Good, WebP, AVIF, PNG, JPG |
| Animated Format Support | Still images only | GIF, animated WebP, APNG, video |
| Video Support | None | MP4, WebM, MOV input and output |
| Batch Processing | One file at a time | Drag-and-drop batch processing |
| Platform Presets | None | 79 presets (Instagram, X, YouTube, etc.) |
| Timeline Editing | Not applicable | Frame-level timeline for animations/video |
| Blur & Redact Tool | Not available | Visual blur/redact for any frame |
| Side-by-Side Preview | Excellent slider comparison | Real-time side-by-side preview |
| Resize / Crop | Resize only | Resize, crop, and smart fit-to-size |
| Offline Capability | Works offline (PWA) | Works offline after first load |
Verdict
Choose FastEdit if you...
- need to process animated GIFs, WebP, APNG, or video
- want batch processing for multiple files at once
- need platform presets and resize/crop tools alongside compression
Choose Squoosh if you...
- want best-in-class side-by-side codec comparison for a single image
- need advanced codec options like MozJPEG, OxiPNG, or WebP v2
- prefer a Google-backed open-source tool with minimal UI
Bottom line
Squoosh is a fantastic tool for compressing a single still image: its codec options and slider comparison are best-in-class. If that is all you need, Squoosh is a great choice. FastEdit is the better tool when you need to work with animated formats, video, or multiple files at once. It adds platform presets, timeline editing, blur/redact, and batch processing, all while maintaining the same client-side, privacy-first approach.