Comparison
A TinyPNG alternative for images already in Google Drive
TinyPNG is excellent at what it does. But if your images live in Google Drive, using it means downloading them, uploading them to TinyPNG, downloading the results and uploading them back. PixelCinch skips all four steps.
TinyPNG and PixelCinch side by side
| TinyPNG | PixelCinch | |
|---|---|---|
| Where your images go | Uploaded to TinyPNG’s servers | Stay in your browser; never sent to our server |
| Works on files in Google Drive | No — download and re-upload | Yes, in place, shared drives included |
| Free web limit | 20 images per session, 5 MB each | 50 images a month, any file size |
| Whole folders | No | Yes |
Use TinyPNG when
- You have a few images on your computer, not in Drive
- You need its API or WordPress plugin
- You want PNG-specific lossy compression for web graphics
Use PixelCinch when
- The images are already in Google Drive or a shared drive
- Files are bigger than 5 MB, or there are hundreds of them
- You do not want photos uploaded to a third-party server
Questions
Is PixelCinch better than TinyPNG?
For files in Google Drive, it removes the download and re-upload round trip. For a handful of PNGs on your desktop, TinyPNG is a fine choice.
Does PixelCinch upload my images?
No. Your browser fetches each file from Google Drive, compresses it locally and writes the result back. There is no PixelCinch server in that path.
Can I compress images bigger than 5 MB?
Yes. There is no file size limit — a 43 MB photo is handled like a 400 KB one.
What does it cost?
Free for 50 images a month with every feature. Pro is $8 a month for unlimited images.
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TinyPNG is a trademark of its owner. PixelCinch is not affiliated with it. Limits described here were checked in November 2026 and may change.