Head-to-head · Photo Resizing Software
XnResize vs PixelMod
XnResize leads on 0 checks, PixelMod on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreXnResize · 9.0/10
- Free planboth
XnResize scores higher on our rubric for photo resizing software: 9.0 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.
XnResize is the better fit for offline batch resizing across major desktop platforms. PixelMod is the better fit for web and desktop users needing modern batch tools.
- XnResize fits best
Offline batch resizing across major desktop platforms
- PixelMod fits best
Web and desktop users needing modern batch tools
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Side by side
| Feature | XnResize 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | PixelMod 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #1 in Photo Resizing Software | #4 in Photo Resizing Software |
| Best for | Offline batch resizing across major desktop platforms | Web and desktop users needing modern batch tools |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | $7/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Cloud, Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Web, Windows, macOS |
| Support | Community | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features XnResize 2/2 · PixelMod 2/2 | ||
| Batch resizing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Quality controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Output formats | JPEG, TIFF, PNG, GIF, WebP, PSD, JPEG 2000, OpenEXR, camera RAW, HEIC, PDF, DNG, CR2 | PNG, JPEG |
| Resize methods | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Maximum batch size | Not published | Not published |
| Supported platforms | Web_desktop | Web_desktop |
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| Our verdict | XnResize is a desktop utility for resizing multiple photographs at once on Windows, macOS and Linux. It suits users who need to process individual files or entire folders locally, including photographers, educators, nonprofit teams and… Read the review → |
PixelMod is an image-editing application for creators, shops, and other users who need to resize, optimize, watermark, upscale, or remove backgrounds from photos. It supports web use plus Windows and macOS desktop apps, with tools for… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
XnResize — where it wins
- Processes files or entire folders locally without uploading images
- Offers dimensions, percentages, longest-side and bounding-box resizing
- Preserves metadata and supports extensive output format conversion
Where it doesn't
- Commercial company use requires a paid license
- Desktop application rather than a web-based workflow
- No AI-powered image features
PixelMod — where it wins
- Batch resizing with fit, crop, pad, and stretch modes
- Local desktop processing with unlimited desktop downloads
- Watermarking, optimization, touch-up, and ZIP export in one app
Where it doesn't
- Free web plan allows 5 downloads per month
- Free plan limits images to 0.5 MP
- Priority processing is reserved for the Pro plan
- XnResize9.0/10 · Free plan
A capable offline batch resizer with broad format support and detailed quality controls.
Visit XnSoftFull verdict → - PixelMod8.2/10 · Free plan · paid from $7/mo
A flexible batch resizer with local desktop processing and a useful free tier.
Visit PixelModFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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