As a designer, image tools should feel invisible — fast, reliable, and out of your way. The problem is most of them either require a subscription, install bloatware, or upload your work to a server you've never heard of.
Here are five browser-based tools that fix this. All free, all local, all instant.
1. Image Compressor — shrink without visible quality loss
The EazyStudio Image Compressor takes JPGs, PNGs, and WebPs and reduces their file size by 40–80% with barely perceptible quality change. It supports batch processing — drop in 20 images, get 20 compressed images.
When to use it: Before uploading assets to your design handoff, website, or client presentation. A 4MB hero image should be under 400KB.
2. Background Remover — AI cutouts, no Photoshop needed
The Background Remover uses an on-device AI model to detect and remove image backgrounds. It runs entirely in WASM — the model never sees your image.
When to use it: Product photos, profile shots, assets you need on transparent backgrounds. Works best on subjects with clear separation from the background.
3. Image Converter — any format to any format
Need WebP for the web, PNG for design tools, and JPEG for the client? The Image Converter handles any combination of JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, and TIFF.
When to use it: When a client sends a TIFF and you need a PNG. When a dev asks for WebP and you have JPEGs. Instant, batch-capable.
4. Image Resizer — exact pixel dimensions
The Image Resizer lets you specify exact pixel dimensions, percentage scales, or preset sizes (social media, web, print). Aspect ratio lock keeps things proportional.
When to use it: Prepping assets at multiple resolutions, creating retina (@2x) variants, or hitting specific platform requirements (1200×628 for OG images, etc.).
5. SVG Optimizer — clean out the editor bloat
Exporting SVG from Figma or Illustrator embeds editor metadata, empty groups, and redundant attributes that can triple the file size. The SVG Optimizer strips all of that and minifies the output.
When to use it: Every time. Always run your SVGs through it before shipping. A 14KB icon export from Figma can often be 3KB after optimisation.