Honest comparison- no sponsored ranking
SammaPix vs iLoveIMG
iLoveIMG is a popular multi-tool suite, but it uploads files to remote servers, has a 200 MB free limit, and no AI features. Here's the full comparison.
Choose SammaPix if you…
- Privacy matters- you don't want files uploaded to a server
- Need AI-generated SEO filenames and alt text
- Want EXIF/GPS metadata removal
- Want faster processing (client-side is instant)
Choose iLoveIMG if you…
- Need a full suite of image tools (resize, crop, watermark)
- Want to edit images as well as compress them
- Work with very large files over 20 MB
Feature comparison
| Feature | SammaPix | iLoveIMG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free (Pro $9/mo) | Free (Premium $4/mo) |
| Tools available | 27+ | 30+ (image + PDF) |
| Browser-based (no upload) | ||
| AI features (rename, alt text, sort) | ||
| Batch processing | 20 free / 500 Pro | 200 MB free / 4 GB Premium |
| Format support | JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, GIF, AVIF | JPEG, PNG, GIF, SVG, WebP |
| Max file size | 20 MB free / 50 MB Pro | 200 MB total free / 4 GB Premium |
| File privacy (client-side) | ||
| EXIF metadata removal | ||
| WebP conversion | ||
| ZIP download | ||
| No account required | ||
| Resize tool | ||
| Crop tool | ||
| Watermark tool | ||
| Photo editor |
Real-world compression test
We tested both tools with the same 5 MB JPEG photo (4000x3000px, landscape). Results:
| Metric | SammaPix | iLoveIMG |
|---|---|---|
| Original file | 5.0 MB JPEG | 5.0 MB JPEG |
| Compressed JPEG output | 812 KB (84% smaller) | 920 KB (82% smaller) |
| WebP output | 624 KB (87% smaller) | 710 KB (86% smaller) |
| Processing time | ~1.2s (in-browser) | ~4.8s (upload + server) |
| File uploaded to server? | No | Yes |
| EXIF metadata stripped? | Yes (automatic) | No |
Test performed March 2026. SammaPix quality set to 80. iLoveIMG uses automatic quality. Results may vary depending on image content.
Verdict: SammaPix vs iLoveIMG
SammaPix is better for users who care about privacy (files never leave the browser), need AI-powered renaming and alt text for SEO, want EXIF metadata removal, and prefer faster client-side processing. SammaPix compresses slightly more (84% vs 82% on JPEG) and is 4x faster because nothing is uploaded.
iLoveIMG is better for users who need a full editing suite (crop, watermark, rotate, meme generator) and don't mind uploading files to a server. iLoveIMG offers 30+ tools including PDF conversion, which SammaPix does not.
The key differences
File privacy- iLoveIMG uploads your files to their servers
iLoveIMG transmits every image you process to their remote servers. While they state files are deleted after a few hours, your data still travels across the internet. SammaPix compresses and converts everything locally using WebAssembly and the Canvas API- your files never leave your device, making it the only truly private option.
AI features- iLoveIMG has zero AI capabilities
SammaPix uses Google Gemini to analyze each image and generate an SEO-optimized filename and alt text. Upload DSC_0387.jpg, get back fresh-avocado-toast-sourdough-breakfast.webp- automatically. iLoveIMG has no AI features at all; it is purely a manual tool.
EXIF removal- iLoveIMG doesn't offer it
Photos taken with smartphones embed GPS coordinates, device model, date, and other metadata directly in the file. SammaPix strips all EXIF data before download- protecting your privacy and reducing file size. iLoveIMG has no EXIF removal feature, so any metadata in your original file stays in the exported image.
Where iLoveIMG wins- full editing suite
iLoveIMG is a comprehensive image toolbox offering resize, crop, rotate, watermark, add text, meme generator, and more. If you need to edit images in addition to compressing them- and you're not concerned about server-side processing- iLoveIMG provides a much broader range of tools than SammaPix currently offers.
Need private, AI-powered image optimization?
SammaPix keeps your files in the browser and renames them with AI. Free, no signup for compression.
