FileCraft vs Squoosh
Squoosh (by Google Chrome Labs) is also browser-based and local, so it shares FileCraft's privacy model. FileCraft differentiates with a broader tool set across PDF, video, audio, and developer tools.
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Quick Verdict
Squoosh and FileCraft share the same privacy model. Use Squoosh for cutting-edge codec experiments. Use FileCraft for everything else — PDF, video, audio, developer tools.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | FileCraft | Squoosh |
|---|---|---|
| File Privacy | Never uploaded — 100% local | Also local — never uploaded |
| Tool Coverage | ✓88+ tools (all categories) | Image compression only |
| Price | Free forever | Free |
| Works Offline | Yes (PWA) | Yes (PWA) |
| Codec Support | Common web formats | AVIF, WebP2, JXL support |
| Batch Processing | ✓Yes | One image at a time |
✓ FileCraft Advantages
- •Files never uploaded to any server
- •Works 100% offline after first load
- •No account or registration required
- •Free forever, no ads
- •WebAssembly-powered near-native speed
- •88+ tools beyond just images
+ Squoosh Advantages
- •Cutting-edge codec support (AVIF, JXL)
- •Side-by-side comparison view
- •Pixel-level quality inspection
Privacy Comparison
FileCraft
Files never leave your device. All processing happens locally in your browser using the FileCraft Engine. No server receives your files. Works completely offline after first load.
Squoosh
Squoosh is Google's browser-native image compressor — similar privacy model to FileCraft.