Does Tinyfile upload my files to the cloud like TinyPNG does?

No. Tinyfile is a native app that compresses files 100% on your device. Your images and videos never leave your phone or computer. TinyPNG requires you to upload files to their servers, where they are retained for up to 48 hours before deletion.

Can Tinyfile compress videos like TinyPNG?

Yes. Tinyfile compresses both images and videos. TinyPNG is image-only and does not support video compression at all.

Is TinyPNG free while Tinyfile is paid?

TinyPNG has a free web tier limited to 20 images per session at 5 MB each and 3 format conversions. Tinyfile also offers a free tier inside the app. Both tools have paid plans; Tinyfile uniquely offers a one-time purchase option with no recurring fees.

Which tool has better image quality — Tinyfile or TinyPNG?

Both tools use smart compression algorithms to minimize visible quality loss. Tinyfile processes files locally using Apple and Android platform codecs, which are highly optimised for device-native performance. TinyPNG uses its own proprietary server-side algorithm. Both produce excellent results for everyday use.

Does Tinyfile work without an internet connection?

Yes. Tinyfile works entirely offline. You can compress hundreds of images and videos with no Wi-Fi or mobile data. TinyPNG is a web application that requires an active internet connection.

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Tinyfile vs TinyPNG

Both tools shrink your images — but they work in fundamentally different ways. Here's everything you need to know to pick the right one.

Tinyfile

Best for

Privacy-first users, video compression & offline work

✓ 100% offline — files never leave your device
✓ Compresses both images and videos
✓ No file size limits
✓ One-time purchase available (no subscription required)
✓ Mac native app

TinyPNG

Best for

Quick web-based image compression & API integrations

✓ Web tool — no installation needed
✓ AVIF, WebP, PNG, JPEG support
✓ Developer API & WordPress plugin
✓ Uploads files to their servers
✓ Images only — no video compression

Side-by-Side Feature Comparison

Every major difference between Tinyfile and TinyPNG at a glance.

Feature	Tinyfile (Mac)	TinyPNG
Privacy & Data
Files stay on device	✓	✗ Uploaded & stored for 48h
Works offline	✓	✗ Requires internet
No account required	✓	Free tier: yes Paid: account needed
File Support
Image compression	✓ JPEG, PNG	✓ AVIF, WebP, PNG, JPEG
Video compression	✓ MP4, MOV	✗ Not supported
Max file size	Unlimited	Free: 5 MB Pro: 75 MB per image
Batch compression	✓ Unlimited files	Free: 20/session Pro: Unlimited
Image resizing	✓ 0.75x, 0.5x, 0.25x	Via API only
Platform & Access
Platform	MacOS	Web browser (any device)
Installation required	Yes — native app	✗ Browser-based
Developer API	✗	✓
WordPress plugin	✗	✓
CDN image delivery	✗	✓ Tinify CDN (paid)
Pricing
Free tier	No free trial — compression can be tested in-app	Yes — 20 images/session, 5 MB each
One-time purchase	✓ $49.99	✗ Subscription only
Subscription	From $14.99/mo or $39.99/yr	$39/yr (Web Pro) · $149/yr (Web Ultra)
Quality & Performance
Compression quality	No visible quality loss	No visible quality loss
Compression speed	Instant (on-device)	Depends on internet speed
Watermarks on output	✗ Never	✗ Never
Adjustable compression level	✓	✗ Auto only

Privacy

Your files never leave your device

When you compress an image with TinyPNG, it travels over the internet to their servers, gets processed, and is stored for up to 48 hours before deletion. For personal photos, medical images, or confidential design files, that's a real concern.

Tinyfile runs entirely on your local device. Nothing is ever uploaded or transmitted. You get dramatic file size reductions with complete data sovereignty.

Tinyfile

100% on-device. Zero uploads. Zero risk.

TinyPNG

Files uploaded to servers, stored 48 hours.

Tinyfile

Image + video compression in one app

TinyPNG

Images only — no video support

Video Support

TinyPNG doesn't do video. Tinyfile does.

TinyPNG is an image-only tool. It supports AVIF, WebP, PNG and JPEG — but if you need to shrink a video file, you'll need a completely separate app.

Tinyfile compresses images and videos in the same app. Reduce a 4K iPhone video from 500 MB to under 100 MB, then compress your JPEG photos — all without leaving the app or uploading anything.

Tinyfile — One-Time Purchase

$49.99 Mac

Pay once. Use forever. No recurring fees.

TinyPNG — Subscription

$39 Web Pro / yr

$149 Web Ultra / yr

Yearly subscription only. No one-time option.

Pricing

Own it once with Tinyfile

TinyPNG operates on a subscription-only model for its paid features. There is no option to buy once and own it permanently — you pay annually to keep access.

Tinyfile offers flexible pricing: monthly, yearly, or a one-time purchase that gives you lifetime access to all current features with at least 1 year of guaranteed free upgrades.

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