Best free image tools in 2026
There's no single winner. Choose by job: Squoosh for fine-tuning, TinyPNG for PNGs, iLoveIMG for variety, ezgif for GIFs, Rivmu for batches without uploading.
Compressing one web image: Squoosh
It runs in your browser and shows the result side by side. It's made for careful tuning.
Keeping PNG as PNG: TinyPNG
It's very good at this, though free limits are tight at 5 MB per image.
Most tools: iLoveIMG
It covers nearly every job, including AI tools, with free batches of 30 images.
GIF editing: ezgif
Nothing else has as many GIF tools, and a local option is available.
Private photos in bulk: Rivmu
We're biased, so here's the plain fact: 50 images at once, with no upload. We have no AI tools yet.
Facts about other services come from their own websites, checked on 31 October and 1 November 2026. Plans change, so confirm on their site before you decide.