MicroPng vs TinyPNG
Honest comparison between local-first processing and traditional cloud compression.
Local-First Privacy
We prioritize local browser processing for desktop compression. When server processing is required (Mobile/Scrubbing), images are processed in volatile RAM and immediately discarded. **We never store your data.**
Professional Quality
TinyPNG's free tier has strict file size and count limits. MicroPng provides a superior, high-capacity experience designed for creators who need professional-grade optimization without the artificial friction.
Hybrid Speed
On desktop, compression is instant (0ms upload). On mobile, we use high-performance server clusters to handle heavy computation that would otherwise drain your battery.
Quality You Can Trust
Drag the slider to compare. Our intelligent compression algorithms reduce file size significantly while maintaining pixel-perfect quality.
Why the Hybrid Model?
Unlike traditional tools that force you to upload every byte, MicroPng uses a Local-First architecture. For most desktop tasks, your image stays on your machine.
However, some tasks (like heavy watermarking or mobile processing) require significant memory (up to 4x the file size in RAM). To protect your battery and device performance, we gracefully switch to high-speed server-side processing—but we maintain our privacy promise: nothing is ever written to a disk.
Community Supported & Open Source
* MicroPng is a free service hosted by the community. We are committed to keeping it free as long as we can sustain the hosting costs.
Concerned about longevity or privacy? You don't have to rely on us. MicroPng is 100% Open Source. You can clone the repository and run your own private instance locally.
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