XConvert Image Compressor review
Browser-based image compression with batch ZIP downloads and a public API.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
XConvert Image Compressor is a browser-based service for reducing image file sizes, aimed at people handling batches of web images and developers automating compression jobs. It works without an account and lets users set compression by percentage, target size, or quality, with automatic dimension scaling as an option. The service runs on XConvert’s servers, and supports uploads from a computer, Google Drive, or Dropbox. A public API is available for programmatic jobs, giving it a path beyond one-off browser uploads.
Its controls make it more adaptable than a simple quality slider: users can select output formats such as JPG, WebP, AVIF, PNG, and HEIC, and choose lossless processing for formats including PNG and WebP. It supports batch processing with individual downloads or a ZIP, and accepts a broad range of formats, including GIF, TIFF, RAW formats, and others. These options suit varied source libraries and target workflows. Metadata behavior is format-dependent: JPEG and HEIC compression typically discards metadata, while lossless PNG and WebP output preserves ancillary chunks.
The published plans show a free option, with the compressor page stating a 300 MB per-file limit for free users. Basic costs $4.99 monthly or $49.99 annually, with no ads, a 1 GB file-size limit, and advanced encoders. Pro costs $9.99 monthly or $99.99 annually, adding a 4 GB limit, fastest file upload, and high compression encoders. The plans are site-wide rather than specific to the compressor, so the limit difference matters for large files. XConvert fits users who need target-size controls, batch output, or API jobs; those wanting a desktop workflow or predictable metadata retention across formats should look elsewhere.
XConvert Image Compressor pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Choose percentage, target file size, or quality for compression.
- Batch images and download results individually or as a ZIP.
- Resize automatically and output to formats including WebP, AVIF, and HEIC.
- Where it doesn't
- The free compressor limits each file to 300 MB.
- Paid plan limits apply site-wide rather than specifically to the compressor.
- Metadata handling varies by format and compression mode.
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