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See how FastCompressor's private, native desktop app compares to web-based alternatives for professional workflows.
Get unlimited batch compression, folder watch automation, and support for modern formats like WebP, AVIF, and TIFF. All for a one-time payment.
While iLoveIMG offers various cloud-based image editing features, FastCompressor is built specifically for secure, high-performance compression and local processing. Both tools offer resizing, cropping, and background removal, but FastCompressor performs these tasks completely locally on your device without ever uploading your files.
| Feature | iLoveIMG (Free) | iLoveIMG Premium | FastCompressor (Free) | FastCompressor Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $4/month (billed annually) | Free | $19 once — no renewal |
| Pricing model | Free / subscription | Subscription | Free tier | One-time payment |
| Batch processing | Yes | Yes | Up to 20 per session | Unlimited |
| Files uploaded to server | Always (deleted in 2 hrs) | Always | Never (100% Local) | Never (100% Local) |
| Works offline | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop app | Browser only | Browser only | Native app | Native app |
| Formats (compression) | JPG, PNG, SVG, GIF | JPG, PNG, SVG, GIF | JPG, PNG, WebP, TIFF, AVIF, GIF, video | Same |
| TIFF support | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Video compression | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Image resizing | Yes | Yes | Yes (Local) | Yes (Local) |
| Image cropping | Yes | Yes | Yes (Local) | Yes (Local) |
| Format conversion | Yes (JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Watermarking | Yes | Yes | Yes (Local) | Yes (Local) |
| AI background removal | (credit-based) | (2,000 credits/mo) | Yes (Free & Unlimited) | Yes (Free & Unlimited) |
| Image upscaling | (credit-based) | (credit-based) | No | No |
| REST API | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| WordPress plugin | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Folder watch / auto-compress | No | No | No | Yes (Pro) |
iLoveIMG data verified at iloveimg.com and IMGLORY (June 2026).
Both iLoveIMG and FastCompressor offer a robust suite of image editing tools, including resizing, cropping, watermarking, and AI background removal. The fundamental difference lies in how these files are processed.
Cloud vs Local Processing. iLoveIMG requires you to upload your files to their servers for every operation—whether you are compressing an image, removing a background, or adding a watermark. FastCompressor Web performs all of these tasks—including AI background removal—completely locally in your browser. Your files never leave your device.
Free AI Background Removal. iLoveIMG limits AI background removal using a strict credit system, even for Premium users (capped at 2,000 credits per month). Because FastCompressor runs background removal locally on your own hardware, it is completely free, unlimited, and requires no credits.
Subscription vs Lifetime. iLoveIMG Premium costs $4/month (billed annually, totaling $48/year). It adds unlimited processing and AI credits for their web tools. FastCompressor instead offers a single $19 lifetime payment for the Pro desktop app, with zero recurring subscriptions.
Your files never leave your device. iLoveIMG is browser-based — all processing happens on its servers. For client images under NDA, unreleased product photography, medical images, legal documents, or anything where a two-hour window on a third-party server creates exposure — FastCompressor is the only safe option. No file ever leaves your machine under any circumstances, whether you use the Web version or the native Desktop app.
Works completely offline. FastCompressor processes entirely on your local device. Compress images, resize them, or remove backgrounds on a plane, in a secure facility with restricted outbound network access, or anywhere else without connectivity.
TIFF compression. iLoveIMG compresses JPG, PNG, SVG, and GIF only. TIFF is not supported. FastCompressor compresses TIFF losslessly using LZW or Deflate, automatically selecting the better algorithm based on the file's bit depth.
Video compression. iLoveIMG is images only. FastCompressor compresses MP4, MOV, and WebM in the same app — no switching to a separate video tool.
Native desktop performance. FastCompressor is a native Mac, Windows, and Linux application that uses your full local CPU, has no browser overhead, and requires no upload or download round-trip.
No credit limits. iLoveIMG's AI features run on a credit system — 2,000 per month for Premium, with no rollover. FastCompressor has no credit system, quota, or usage meter because it runs locally.
FastCompressor Pro is a one-time purchase of $19. You pay once and own the software forever. iLoveIMG requires an ongoing subscription that adds up quickly.
| Timeline | iLoveIMG Premium (Recurring) | FastCompressor Pro (One-time) |
|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | $4 | $19 |
| 1 year | $48 | $19 |
| 2 years | $96 | $19 |
| 3 years | $144 | $19 |
| 5 years | $240 | $19 |
For individuals who primarily need secure compression and editing tools, FastCompressor's one-time payment costs less after five months and stays fixed indefinitely.
Does iLoveIMG limit free usage?
They offer batch processing for standard web formats without an account, though you must upload your files to their servers. FastCompressor's free tier processes 20 files per session, but does so entirely locally on your machine with zero uploads.
Is it safe to upload sensitive images to iLoveIMG?
Files are encrypted during processing and automatically deleted from servers after two hours. For general web assets, this is generally acceptable. However, for sensitive, confidential, or NDA-covered files, the upload itself creates exposure regardless of the deletion policy. FastCompressor avoids this entirely by never uploading your files in the first place.
Does FastCompressor have editing tools like resize, crop, and watermark?
Yes! FastCompressor Web includes a full suite of editing tools including image resizing, cropping, watermarking, and AI background removal. Unlike iLoveIMG, all of these tools run completely locally in your browser.