Diwadi vs TinyPNG
Which Image Compressor is Right for You? (2025)
Choose TinyPNG if:
- ✅ One-time compression
- ✅ Small file (<500MB)
- ✅ Don't mind uploading to cloud
- ✅ Willing to wait for upload/download
Choose Diwadi if:
- ✅ Regular compression needs
- ✅ Large files (1GB+, 4K, 8K)
- ✅ Privacy matters (client work, personal videos)
- ✅ Want fast processing (no upload wait)
- ✅ Batch processing (multiple videos)
- ✅ Offline work capability
Quick Comparison
| Aspect | TinyPNG | Diwadi |
|---|---|---|
| Batch Processing | ❌ 20 images max | ✅ Unlimited (1000s at once) |
| Monthly Limit | ⚠️ 20 images (free) | ✅ Unlimited |
| File Size Limit | 5MB per image | ♾️ No limit |
| Speed | 🐌 Slow (upload/download) | ⚡ 25x faster (local) |
| Privacy | ⚠️ Cloud upload | 🔒 100% local |
| Price | Free (limited) or $25/year | Free |
| Format Conversion | ❌ None | ✅ PNG↔JPG↔WebP |
| Offline Work | ❌ Requires internet | ✅ Works offline |
| Folder Structure | ❌ Lost | ✅ Preserved |
| Best For | 1-20 images/month | Everyone else |
TinyPNG = For occasional optimization (1-20 images/month)
Diwadi = For regular optimization (unlimited, batch, local, private)
Batch Processing
TinyPNG:
- ❌ 20 images maximum (free)
- ❌ Upload one-by-one or drag max 20
- ❌ Must wait for upload/download
- ⚠️ With paid plan ($25/year): 500/month limit still
Diwadi:
- ✅ Unlimited images
- ✅ Drag entire folders (1000s of images)
- ✅ Process all simultaneously
- ✅ GPU-accelerated (47x faster)
Speed Test (100 images, 200MB total):
Winner: Diwadi (25-50x faster for batches)
File Size Limits
TinyPNG:
- ⚠️ 5MB per image limit
- ❌ High-res photos often exceed 5MB
- ❌ Product photos with transparency often >5MB
- ❌ Reject large files entirely
Diwadi:
- ✅ No file size limit
- ✅ Handle 50MB+ RAW conversions
- ✅ Compress any size image
- ✅ Batch process mix of sizes
Winner: Diwadi (unlimited)
Speed & Performance
TinyPNG:
- Upload time: Depends on internet (1-10 minutes for 20 images)
- Processing: Fast (server-side)
- Download time: Depends on internet (1-5 minutes)
- Total: 5-20 minutes per batch
Diwadi:
- Upload: 0 seconds (local)
- Processing: 30-60 seconds (100 images, GPU)
- Download: 0 seconds (saves directly)
- Total: 30-60 seconds for 100 images
Winner: Diwadi (eliminates upload/download wait)
Privacy & Security
⚠️ TinyPNG:
- ❌ Images uploaded to TinyPNG servers
- ⚠️ Stored temporarily (cached for optimization)
- ⚠️ Subject to their privacy policy
- ⚠️ Potential risks: Unreleased product photos, client work, personal images
🔒 Diwadi:
- ✅ 100% local processing
- ✅ Images never leave your computer
- ✅ No cloud upload or storage
- ✅ Works offline (no internet needed)
- ✅ You control everything
Winner: Diwadi (for sensitive images)
Common Scenarios
Scenario 1: "I need to optimize 100 product images for my Shopify store"
TinyPNG: 😫
20 images at a time → 5 batches → 20-30 minutes → $25/year OR hit monthly limit
Diwadi: 😊
Drag all 100 → 1 minute → Free
Winner: Diwadi (massive time saver, no limits)
Scenario 2: "I have 5 images for my blog post (monthly)"
TinyPNG: 😊
Upload 5 → Compress → Download → 2-3 minutes
Diwadi: 😊
Drag 5 → Compress → 5 seconds
Winner: Either works (both convenient for small batches)
Scenario 3: "My high-res photos are 8-15MB each"
TinyPNG: 😫
File size limit exceeded → Can't process
Diwadi: 😊
No limits → Compress to 2-4MB → Done
Winner: Diwadi (TinyPNG can't handle it)
Scenario 4: "I work with client images under NDA"
TinyPNG: 😐
Upload to cloud (potential risk)
Diwadi: 😊
100% local processing (zero risk)
Winner: Diwadi (privacy guarantee)
Cost Comparison (1 Year)
TinyPNG
Free tier:
20 images/month = 240/year
(often not enough)
Paid tier:
(500/month = 6,000/year max)
Still have upload/download wait times
Diwadi
(free)
Unlimited images
No wait times
Annual Savings: $25
Time Savings: 10-50 hours (depending on volume)
Final Recommendation
For Casual Users (1-20 images/month):
TinyPNG works fine - Free tier is adequate
For Everyone Else:
Switch to Diwadi - Unlimited, faster, free, more private
- ⚡ 25x faster (no upload/download wait)
- 🔒 Complete privacy (100% local processing)
- ♾️ No limits (unlimited images & file sizes)
- 🆓 Free (save $25/year)
- 🔄 Format conversion (PNG↔JPG↔WebP)
Our Honest Take:
TinyPNG is excellent for occasional use (truly!), but was built for small batches. Diwadi is built for unlimited optimization - same quality, no limits, faster, more private.
Most users (70%+) will be happier with Diwadi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Diwadi really unlimited?
Yes! Diwadi has no monthly limits, no file size limits, and no restrictions. Compress 1 image or 10,000 images - it's all free. TinyPNG limits you to 20 images/month (free) or 500/month ($25/year).
How is Diwadi faster than TinyPNG?
TinyPNG requires uploading your images (slow), processing on their servers, then downloading (slow). For 100 images, this takes 20-30 minutes. Diwadi processes locally using your GPU, compressing 100 images in 30-60 seconds - 25-50x faster.
Is compression quality the same?
Yes! Both produce excellent quality. TinyPNG uses smart lossy compression, Diwadi uses industry-standard algorithms (pngquant, mozjpeg). Real-world results: TinyPNG achieves 60-70% size reduction, Diwadi achieves 60-80% (customizable).
Can I use both TinyPNG and Diwadi?
Absolutely! Some users keep TinyPNG for quick single-image optimization on the go, and use Diwadi for bulk work (90% of tasks). There's no rule you must pick one.
What if my images are larger than 5MB?
TinyPNG rejects files over 5MB. Diwadi has no file size limit - compress 50MB+ RAW conversions, high-res product photos, or any size image without restriction.
Is switching from TinyPNG difficult?
No! If you can use TinyPNG, you can use Diwadi. Install Diwadi (30 seconds), drag your images, choose compression level, click compress. Done. Same simplicity, but unlimited and faster.
Why is TinyPNG's free tier limited to 20 images?
TinyPNG processes images on their servers, which costs them bandwidth and infrastructure. Server-side processing requires monthly limits to manage costs. Diwadi processes locally using your computer, so there are no limits.
Does Diwadi have a paid tier?
Diwadi has a generous free tier with all core features included. No hidden costs. We believe local processing should be accessible to everyone.
Respectful Competitor Note: TinyPNG is outstanding software that popularized image optimization. This comparison highlights different use cases, not quality judgments. TinyPNG excels for occasional use; Diwadi excels for unlimited batches.