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Curtail vs XConvert Image Compressor
Both stand on image compression software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Linux
Curtail combines multiple image formats with batch processing and a safeguard against larger compressed files. Consider its listed home-folder permissions when choosing an installation package.
Visit Curtail Free plan APIWeb
XConvert combines image compression, resizing, conversion, and batch processing, with a stated free image-size allowance. Compare the paid file and daily video limits with your requirements before choosing a plan.
Visit XConvert Image CompressorThe facts
| Curtail | XConvert Image Compressor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Basic: $4.99 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | apps.gnome.org | xconvert.com |
| On image compression software | #19 of 85 | #23 of 85 |
Curtail: what it does well
- Compresses PNG, JPEG, WebP, and SVG
- Supports recursive directory compression
- Restores originals when compression increases file size
- Users can choose whether to keep metadata
What to know first
- Available for Linux
- Flathub lists home-folder read/write access
- Flathub marks the app as potentially unsafe
XConvert Image Compressor: what it does well
- Supports a wide range of image formats
- Batch processing and API access
- Free images up to 300 MB each
- Uploads can come from Google Drive or Dropbox
- No account required for online use
What to know first
- Free video conversions are limited daily
- Basic and Pro have file-size limits
- Files are deleted after a few hours
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