FastEdit vs TinyPNG
TinyPNG is one of the most recognized image compression tools on the web, and for good reason: its dead-simple interface lets you drop a PNG or JPEG and get a smaller file in seconds. FastEdit takes a fundamentally different approach: all processing runs locally in your browser via WebAssembly, so your files are never uploaded. This comparison looks at where each tool excels and which trade-offs matter for your workflow.
| Feature | TinyPNG | FastEdit |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy / Upload Required | Files uploaded to TinyPNG servers | 100% client-side, no upload |
| Cost | Free tier limits file size and batch count; Pro raises limits | Completely free, no daily quotas, no hard upload caps, no ads |
| Daily Usage Limits | 20 images/session on free tier | No daily limit |
| File Size Cap | Free tier has a per-file size cap; Pro raises it | No hard limit, browser memory only |
| Compression Simplicity | Drop file, get result, extremely simple | More controls exposed (quality sliders, format choice) |
| Supported Input Formats | PNG, JPEG, WebP, AVIF, JXL, APNG | PNG, JPEG, WebP, AVIF, GIF, MP4, MOV, WebM |
| Output Format Options | Convert between AVIF, WebP, PNG, JPEG (3 free/session) | WebP, PNG, JPEG, AVIF, MP4, WebM, GIF, APNG, ICO, and more |
| Batch Processing | Up to 20 files at once (free tier) | Unlimited drag-and-drop batch processing |
| Editing Tools | Compression only, no crop, resize, or blur | Crop, resize, blur/redact, timeline editor, platform presets |
| Animation & Video Support | APNG compression supported; no GIF animation or video | Full GIF, WebP, APNG animation and video editing |
| Side-by-Side Preview | Slider comparison tool for before/after | Real-time side-by-side comparison view |
| Offline Capability | Requires internet connection | Works offline after first load |
Verdict
Choose FastEdit if you...
- need unlimited batch compression without session caps
- want editing tools like crop, resize, and blur alongside compression
- work with animated formats or video: not just still images
Choose TinyPNG if you...
- want dead-simple drop-and-compress with zero configuration
- need a WordPress plugin for automated server-side compression
- prefer a tool laser-focused on lossy image optimization
Bottom line
TinyPNG is excellent at what it does: fast, no-fuss lossy compression with support for PNG, JPEG, WebP, and AVIF. It now offers format conversion between these types and a slider comparison tool. Where it falls short is flexibility: no editing tools beyond compression, no animation or video support, and free-tier batch/file-size limits that heavier workflows can hit quickly.
FastEdit is the stronger choice when you need batch processing without limits, privacy-first compression with no server upload, animation or video editing, or any kind of editing beyond compression like crop, resize, and blur/redact.