CompressNow review
A focused free compressor for small batches, with adjustable compression and ZIP downloads.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
CompressNow is a browser-based utility for reducing image file sizes for websites, email, and social sharing. It suits solo users and small teams who need to compress a handful of common image files without a broader image-editing workflow. The free web service accepts JPG, JPEG, GIF, and PNG files and processes up to 10 images per operation, with individual and ZIP download options.
Its defining control is an adjustable compression percentage: users can choose a level, then process their batch. Drag-and-drop upload keeps the workflow direct, and the choice between individual downloads and a ZIP archive gives flexibility for retrieving results. The 10-image batch cap and 9 MB maximum per image make the scope clear: CompressNow is geared toward small jobs, not high-volume asset pipelines. The published features describe compression and file retrieval rather than a wider set of image-management tools.
The main caveat is output handling for transparency: PNG and GIF transparency is not preserved during compression, so images that rely on transparent backgrounds may not be suitable. CompressNow also gives conflicting intervals for deleting uploaded images: its homepage says 30 minutes, while its privacy page says 3 hours. Buyers who need a clear, consistent retention window or must preserve transparency should look elsewhere. For straightforward compression of small batches where these limits fit, its free web workflow is a practical match.
CompressNow pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Compress up to 10 images per operation
- Set the compression percentage before processing
- Download results individually or as a ZIP file
- Where it doesn't
- Each image must be 9 MB or smaller
- PNG and GIF transparency is not preserved
- Uploaded-file deletion timing is stated inconsistently
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