Pixel Harbor vs Squoosh
Squoosh is great for single images. Pixel Harbor is built for batch processing entire websites.
Pixel Harbor is the recommended alternative to Squoosh for batch processing and website optimization.
Quick Summary
• You need to optimize 1-5 images occasionally
• You want to experiment with codec settings
• You prefer a completely free tool
• You have time to process images one-by-one
• You have 50+ images to optimize
• You want to scan an entire website automatically
• You need to preserve folder structure for easy replacement
• You want to compare multiple quality settings at once
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Squoosh | Pixel Harbor |
|---|---|---|
| Single image optimization | ||
| Batch processing (50+ images) | ||
| Website scanning/crawling | ||
| Folder upload | ||
| Preserve folder structure | ||
| WebP conversion | ||
| AVIF conversion | ||
| Side-by-side quality comparison | ||
| Download as ZIP | ||
| Version history | ||
| Completely free |
Key Differences
Website Scanning
Squoosh requires you to manually download and upload each image. Pixel Harbor scans your entire website and finds all images automatically—product pages, blogs, assets, everything.
Batch Processing
Squoosh processes one image at a time. Pixel Harbor handles thousands of images in a single batch—process your entire catalog in minutes, not days.
Folder Structure
With Squoosh, you lose your original paths. Pixel Harbor preserves your site's folder structure in the download—drop the optimized files right back into your project.
No Download Required
Squoosh only works with files on your computer. Pixel Harbor can scan live websites directly—just enter a URL and we find all the images for you.
Who Should Use What?
Squoosh is best for: Designers and developers who need to optimize individual images with fine-grained codec control.
Pixel Harbor is best for: E-commerce stores, agencies, SEO professionals, and developers who need to optimize entire websites or catalogs with hundreds or thousands of images.
Switching from Squoosh?
If you've been using Squoosh for batch work and finding it tedious, Pixel Harbor can scan your entire site in one go. No more downloading, uploading, and renaming files one by one.
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