CompressTo20KB vs iLoveIMG
iLoveIMG has 34M monthly visits but uploads your files to cloud servers and cannot target exact KB sizes. Here is the full comparison.
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CompressTo20KB wins — privacy, exact KB & US gov presets
Zero upload · Exact KB Mode · USCIS/DS-160 preset · 100% free
| Feature | CompressTo20KB | iLoveIMG |
|---|---|---|
| File Upload to Server | ❌ Never — browser only | ✅ Uploads to cloud |
| Exact KB Target (20KB, 50KB) | ✅ Yes — Exact KB Mode | ❌ No |
| Gov / Passport Photo Preset | ✅ USCIS, DS-160, US Passport | ❌ No |
| Shopify / Amazon / Etsy Preset | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| HEIC iPhone Support | ✅ Yes | ⚠️ Via conversion only |
| AVIF Output | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| No Account Required | ✅ Yes | ⚠️ Limited without account |
| Works Offline | ✅ Yes | ❌ Requires internet |
| Price | ✅ 100% Free | ⚠️ Free with restrictions |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does iLoveIMG upload images to a server?
Yes. iLoveIMG processes images on their cloud servers. CompressTo20KB processes everything locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
Can iLoveIMG compress an image to exactly 20KB?
No. iLoveIMG does not have exact KB targeting. CompressTo20KB's Exact KB Mode lets you specify any target — 20KB, 50KB, 100KB — and hits that exact size.
Which is better for US government forms?
CompressTo20KB. It has a dedicated Gov 20KB preset for USCIS N-400, DS-160, and US passport applications. iLoveIMG has no such preset.
Which is better for Shopify?
CompressTo20KB has a Shopify preset that outputs WebP under 1MB at 2048px. iLoveIMG has a general compressor but no Shopify-specific preset.