Is ShortPNG really free?

Yes, ShortPNG is 100% free with no hidden costs, no premium tiers, and no ads. All features including AI background removal are available at no charge.

Are my images uploaded to your servers?

No. ShortPNG processes all images entirely in your browser using JavaScript and WebAssembly. Your images never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy.

What image formats does ShortPNG support?

ShortPNG supports PNG, JPEG, WebP, HEIC (iPhone photos), AVIF, and SVG. You can also convert between these formats.

How much can ShortPNG reduce file size?

ShortPNG can typically reduce image file sizes by up to 90% while maintaining good visual quality. Results vary based on the image content and selected settings.

Does ShortPNG work offline?

Yes! Once the page loads, ShortPNG works entirely offline. You can compress images even without an internet connection.

What is the background removal feature?

ShortPNG includes AI-powered background removal that runs locally in your browser using machine learning. It can automatically detect and remove backgrounds from photos.

Why I Built ShortPNG

A tool born from frustration, built with passion, and designed for everyone who's tired of the status quo.

The Problem

I was frustrated. Every time I needed to compress an image, I found myself jumping between multiple websites, each one worse than the last.

Filled with Ads

Popups, banners, and sponsored content everywhere. Can't even see the tool.

Server-Side Processing

Upload your private photos to who-knows-where. Privacy? What privacy?

Size Caps

"Your image is too large" - the most annoying message ever.

Subscription Models

"Upgrade to Pro for $9.99/month" just to compress a PNG. Really?

The Breaking Point

It all came to a head when I was filling out a government job application form. The form required uploading images with specific dimensions and file sizes.

I had to:

Resize my photo to exact dimensions
Compress it to under a specific file size
Convert between formats
Do this for multiple documents

I jumped between five different websites just to complete one form. That's when I said: “Enough is enough.”

The Solution

I built ShortPNG - the tool I always wished existed. Here's what makes it different:

100% Browser-Based

Your images never leave your device. Zero uploads, complete privacy.

No Ads, No BS

Clean interface, no distractions. Just a tool that works.

All-in-One Solution

Compress, resize, convert formats, remove backgrounds - everything in one place.

Free Forever

No subscriptions, no premium tiers, no file size limits. Period.

Why Advanced Mode Exists

The Advanced Mode was built specifically for scenarios like government forms where you need:

Exact pixel dimensions

Specific file size targets

Format conversion

Quality fine-tuning

Background removal

Batch processing

All done instantly, in your browser, without uploading anything anywhere.

Ready to Try It?

Experience image compression the way it should be - fast, private, and free.

Start Compressing

Built with passion by

Yogendra Singh