Dryplate vs TinyPNG
Both make images smaller. TinyPNG does it on its servers; Dryplate does it in your browser, so files never leave your device.
| Dryplate | TinyPNG | |
|---|---|---|
| Where images are processed | In your browser | Uploaded to TinyPNG's servers |
| Free limits | None. Up to 50 images at a time | Caps on image count and file size; paid plans raise them |
| PNG compression | Lossless: every pixel kept | Lossy: reduces colours for much smaller files |
| Other tools | Resize, crop, convert, rotate, blur, watermark, remove metadata | Mainly compression and format conversion |
| Developer API | Open-source SDK and MCP server, runs locally | Hosted API, with a free monthly allowance |
Checked against TinyPNG's site on 8 November 2026. Plans change; check theirs for current limits.
Where TinyPNG is better
- Smaller PNGs: TinyPNG's colour reduction often shrinks PNGs far more than lossless compression can, at a small cost in quality.
- Plugins: TinyPNG has ready-made integrations, such as for WordPress.
Pick Dryplate for private photos, large batches or lossless PNGs. Pick TinyPNG if you want the smallest possible PNGs and don't mind uploading.
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Questions
Is Dryplate a free TinyPNG alternative?
Yes. Dryplate compresses JPG, PNG, WebP and AVIF for free, with no sign-up and no monthly cap, because the work runs on your device and costs nothing to serve.
Will my images be as small as with TinyPNG?
For JPG, WebP and AVIF, results are similar at the same quality. For PNG, TinyPNG is usually smaller because it reduces colours; Dryplate keeps PNGs lossless.
How can I check that Dryplate doesn't upload my files?
Open your browser's developer tools, go to the Network tab and process an image. You will see no upload: the work happens in your browser, on your device.