Best Image Compression Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Gumlet Image is ranked #1 of 84 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of TinyPNG and Optimole. The best-ranked option with a free plan is TinyPNG. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Fastly Image Optimizer at $0.01/mo.
Image compression software can reduce image file sizes and offer options for preparing files for use. Compared on compression modes, supported formats, batch processing, image resizing, and maximum upload size, the entries help you assess fit for different image workflows. Gumlet Image, TinyPNG, and Optimole are among the named choices. Metadata controls may be relevant when you need to manage information attached to images, while API access can matter for workflows that connect compression with other software. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add cost context. Consider whether you need to handle multiple files at once, resize images, or stay within a particular upload limit.
84 image compression software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Gumlet Image iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7Free
- 2 TinyPNG No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.3Free Compression modes: lossyBatch processing: YesAPI access: Yes
- 3 Optimole No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2Free Compression modes: AI-powered auto scaling and adaptive quality based on device and connectionAPI access: Yes
- 4 Fastly Image Optimizer No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0$0.01/mo
- 5 Kraken.io No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0$4.17/mo Compression modes: bothBatch processing: YesAPI access: Yes
- 6 Imagify No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$5.99/mo Compression modes: bothBatch processing: YesAPI access: Yes
- 7 TinyJPG No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7Free Compression modes: lossyBatch processing: YesAPI access: Yes
- 8 Shrink.media iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7$1.69/mo Batch processing: YesAPI access: Yes
- 9 ShortPixel Adaptive Images No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6$9.99/mo
- 10 JPEGmini No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6$59/mo Batch processing: Yes
- 11 XConvert Image Compressor No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6$4.99/mo Compression modes: bothBatch processing: YesAPI access: Yes
- 12 Optimizilla No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4Free Compression modes: bothBatch processing: Yes
- 13 ImageCompressAPI No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4$1/mo Compression modes: bothBatch processing: YesAPI access: Yes
- 14 ImageOptim No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3$12/mo Compression modes: bothBatch processing: YesAPI access: Yes
- 15 TwicPics No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3$19/mo
- 16 Pixozip No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3Free Compression modes: bothBatch processing: YesAPI access: Yes
- 17 MiniPx No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3$2.42/mo Compression modes: bothBatch processing: YesAPI access: No
- 18 Hive iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3$5/mo
- 19 FileOptimizer No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2 Compression modes: losslessBatch processing: Yes
- 20 pngcrush No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2 Compression modes: losslessBatch processing: YesAPI access: No
- 21 Smush No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2 Compression modes: bothBatch processing: YesAPI access: Yes
- 22 Pictomancer No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2€15/mo Compression modes: lossyAPI access: Yes
- 23 Wixel iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2$7.50/mo
- 24 Thumbor No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1
- 25 Squoosh No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 Compression modes: bothBatch processing: NoAPI access: No
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Questions about this list
Which image compression software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Gumlet Image is ranked #1 of 84 with a score of 8.7. TinyPNG is second and Optimole third.
How many of these have a free plan?
19 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Fastly Image Optimizer has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.01/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.