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iLoveIMG alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll image compressors and optimizers

Top picks

Common reasons people leave iLoveIMG: free tier has ads and caps on batch size and file size, and files are uploaded to its servers rather than processed locally. We ranked 7 alternatives by how directly each one replaces iLoveIMG, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. ShortPixel currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1ShortPixel logoShortPixelFree plan + paid—NoWeb5 of 568.8
2Caesium Image Compressor logoCaesium Image CompressorOpen source—YesWindows, macOS, Web5 of 564.8
3ImageOptim logoImageOptimOpen source—YesmacOS4 of 461.8
4Clop logoClopFree plan + paid€15 (Clop Pro lifetime licence)NomacOS7 of 754.5
5Pixlr logoPixlrFree plan + paid$1.99/month billed yearly ($2.49 monthly), PlusNoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 551.2
6XnConvert logoXnConvertFree plan + paid€15.00 per business licenceNoWindows, macOS, Linux8 of 849.0
7Photopea logoPhotopeaFree plan + paid—NoWeb4 of 547.9
  1. ShortPixel logo

    1. ShortPixelTop pick

    Best for: WordPress site owners and agencies who want images optimised automatically on upload

    Free plan + paidWeb

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from iLoveIMG

    Better if you mainly need image compression built into a WordPress site.

    Pros

    • Lossy, glossy and lossless modes
    • Automatic WebP and AVIF generation
    • Bulk-optimises an existing WordPress library
    • One-time credit packs as well as subscriptions

    Cons

    • Images are uploaded to a third-party cloud for processing
    • Free allowance is small for busy sites
    • Online tool limits file size unless you log in
    Visit ShortPixel Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is ShortPixel a good iLoveIMG alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Compression modes
    Lossy, Glossy, Lossless
    Checked Nov 8, 2026shortpixel.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Next-gen formats
    WebP and AVIF
    Checked Nov 8, 2026shortpixel.com(opens source in a new tab)
    WordPress
    Multisite supported
    Checked Nov 8, 2026shortpixel.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Online tool limit
    10 MB per file without login
    Checked Nov 8, 2026shortpixel.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Based in
    Bucharest, Romania
    Checked Nov 8, 2026shortpixel.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Caesium Image Compressor logo

    2. Caesium Image Compressor

    Best for: People who need to batch-compress folders of photos for free on Windows or Mac

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Web

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from iLoveIMG

    Open-source desktop app that compresses big batches offline with no upload limits.

    Pros

    • Free and open source with no file limits
    • Batch processing of whole folders with structure preserved
    • Real-time preview before compressing

    Cons

    • No official Linux build on the download page
    • Interface is functional rather than polished
    Visit Caesium Image Compressor Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Caesium Image Compressor a good iLoveIMG alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 29, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Formats
    JPG, PNG, WebP, TIFF
    Checked Oct 29, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Windows
    Windows 10 (1809) or later
    Checked Nov 8, 2026saerasoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    macOS
    macOS 12 or later
    Checked Nov 8, 2026saerasoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Command line
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026saerasoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. ImageOptim logo

    3. ImageOptim

    Best for: Mac users who want a free drag-and-drop compressor for web and app images

    Open sourcemacOS

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from iLoveIMG

    Free Mac app for lossless optimisation of whole folders without uploading anything.

    Pros

    • Free and open source, with no limits on files
    • Combines several best-in-class optimisers automatically
    • Strips GPS and camera metadata for privacy

    Cons

    • Mac only
    • Can be slow on large PNGs with Zopfli and PNGOUT enabled
    • No WebP or AVIF conversion in the Mac app
    Visit ImageOptim Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is ImageOptim a good iLoveIMG alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPL-2.0
    Checked Nov 1, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Requirements
    macOS 11 or later
    Checked Nov 8, 2026imageoptim.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Bundled optimisers
    MozJPEG, pngquant, Pngcrush and more
    Checked Nov 8, 2026imageoptim.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mac App Store
    Not available
    Checked Nov 8, 2026imageoptim.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Clop logo

    4. Clop

    Best for: Mac users who share many screenshots and screen recordings and want them smaller automatically

    Free plan + paidmacOS

    54.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from iLoveIMG

    Mac menu bar app that optimizes images automatically as you copy or save them, with no uploading.

    Pros

    • Optimises clipboard images automatically before you paste
    • Handles images, video, PDFs and audio in one app
    • All processing on-device, with no cloud upload
    • One-time Pro licence rather than a subscription

    Cons

    • Mac only, and requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later
    • Free version caps folder and drop-zone optimisation at 5 files per session
    • Closed source, unlike ImageOptim or Caesium
    Visit Clop Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.353
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Clop a good iLoveIMG alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Pro licence
    €15 lifetime
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lowtechguys.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days of Pro features
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lowtechguys.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Requirements
    macOS 14 Sonoma or later
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lowtechguys.com(opens source in a new tab)
    On-device processing
    Yes, no cloud services
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lowtechguys.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free version limit
    Up to 5 files per drop
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lowtechguys.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Lifetime price
    €15 (Clop Pro lifetime licence)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lowtechguys.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, up to 5 dropped files at a time
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lowtechguys.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Pixlr logo

    5. Pixlr

    Best for: Students and casual users who need layered image editing in the browser

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    51.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from iLoveIMG

    A fuller online editor if you need more than resize, crop and convert.

    Pros

    • Layered editing in the browser with nothing to install
    • Very cheap paid plans
    • AI tools such as background removal and generative fill

    Cons

    • Free tier shows ads and limits saves
    • AI features run on limited credits
    • Not suited to professional colour-managed work
    Visit Pixlr Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Pixlr a good iLoveIMG alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Plus plan
    $1.99/month billed yearly ($2.49 monthly)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026pixlr.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Plus plan ads
    Ad-free
    Checked Nov 8, 2026pixlr.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium plan
    $7.99/month billed yearly ($9.99 monthly)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026pixlr.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $1.99/month billed yearly ($2.49 monthly), Plus
    Checked Nov 8, 2026pixlr.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Ultra plan
    From $19.99/month billed yearly ($24.99 monthly)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026pixlr.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. XnConvert logo

    6. XnConvert

    Best for: Photographers and site owners who batch-process large folders with repeatable multi-step edits

    Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Linux

    49.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from iLoveIMG

    Free desktop batch tool that resizes, compresses and converts whole folders offline, with no upload limits.

    Pros

    • Reads 500+ formats, including camera RAW, HEIC and JPEG XL
    • 80+ chainable actions with saved presets
    • Watch folders apply edits to new images automatically
    • Native builds for Windows, macOS and Linux

    Cons

    • Business use requires a paid licence per seat
    • Closed source
    • Busy interface with many options to learn
    Visit XnConvert Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.334
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is XnConvert a good iLoveIMG alternative?

    Verified facts

    8 of 8 verified
    Actions
    80+ operations
    Checked Nov 8, 2026xnview.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Formats
    500+ read, ~70 written
    Checked Nov 8, 2026xnview.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free for
    Private and educational use
    Checked Nov 8, 2026xnview.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business licence
    €15.00 per licence (1 seat)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026xnview.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, Mac, Linux
    Checked Nov 8, 2026xnview.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    €15.00 per business licence
    Checked Nov 8, 2026xnview.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Volume price
    €13.50 per licence for 2–9 licences
    Checked Nov 8, 2026xnview.com(opens source in a new tab)
    100+ licences
    €6.50 per licence
    Checked Nov 8, 2026xnview.com(opens source in a new tab)
  7. Photopea logo

    7. Photopea

    Best for: Occasional photo editing and opening PSD files without Photoshop

    Free plan + paidWeb

    47.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from iLoveIMG

    Free browser editor that crops, resizes, converts and edits images in layers, beyond one-click tools.

    Pros

    • Free and runs in the browser
    • Opens PSD and many other formats
    • Familiar Photoshop-style interface

    Cons

    • Ads in the free version
    • Large files can be slow in the browser
    Visit Photopea Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.338
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1586
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Photopea a good iLoveIMG alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 5 verified
    Price
    Free with ads; premium removes ads
    Not checked yetphotopea.com(opens source in a new tab)
    PSD support
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026photopea.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Install required
    No (browser)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026photopea.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, with ads; Premium removes ads
    Checked Nov 8, 2026photopea.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosted version
    $500 to $2,000 per month, paid a year in advance
    Checked Nov 8, 2026photopea.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best iLoveIMG alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

ShortPixel logo

Best iLoveIMG alternative for most people

ShortPixel

Better if you mainly need image compression built into a WordPress site.

Caesium Image Compressor logo

Best iLoveIMG alternative for a free option

Caesium Image Compressor

Open-source desktop app that compresses big batches offline with no upload limits.

Clop logo

Best iLoveIMG alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Clop

Mac menu bar app that optimizes images automatically as you copy or save them, with no uploading.

ImageOptim logo

Best iLoveIMG alternative for open source

ImageOptim

Free Mac app for lossless optimisation of whole folders without uploading anything.

XnConvert logo

Best iLoveIMG alternative for Mac

XnConvert

Free desktop batch tool that resizes, compresses and converts whole folders offline, with no upload limits.

Caesium Image Compressor logo

Best iLoveIMG alternative for Windows

Caesium Image Compressor

Open-source desktop app that compresses big batches offline with no upload limits.

XnConvert logo

Best iLoveIMG alternative for Linux

XnConvert

Free desktop batch tool that resizes, compresses and converts whole folders offline, with no upload limits.

Pixlr logo

Best iLoveIMG alternative for iPhone and Android

Pixlr

A fuller online editor if you need more than resize, crop and convert.

Photopea logo

Best iLoveIMG alternative for working in the browser

Photopea

Free browser editor that crops, resizes, converts and edits images in layers, beyond one-click tools.

iLoveIMG alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to iLoveIMG?

ShortPixel ranks first right now. Better if you mainly need image compression built into a WordPress site. Caesium Image Compressor and ImageOptim follow it in our ranking.

iLoveIMG vs ShortPixel: what's the difference?

Both iLoveIMG and ShortPixel are free with paid plans. Both run on Web.

Is iLoveIMG free?

iLoveIMG is free with paid plans. Free plan: Yes, with limits. Checked on iLoveIMG's own site, November 2026.

How much do iLoveIMG alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked iLoveIMG alternatives: Clop, €15 (Clop Pro lifetime licence); Pixlr, $1.99/month billed yearly ($2.49 monthly), Plus; XnConvert, €15.00 per business licence. Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to iLoveIMG?

Yes. ShortPixel (free plan + paid), Caesium Image Compressor (open source), ImageOptim (open source) and Clop (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to iLoveIMG?

Yes: Caesium Image Compressor and ImageOptim.

Which iLoveIMG alternatives work on Linux?

XnConvert runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from iLoveIMG?

The complaints we hear most: free tier has ads and caps on batch size and file size; files are uploaded to its servers rather than processed locally; photo editor is basic compared with Photopea or Pixlr.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces iLoveIMG, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.