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FastStone Image Viewer vs ShortPixel Image Optimizer

A side-by-side look at FastStone Image Viewer and ShortPixel Image Optimizer. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

FastStone Image Viewer

FastStone Image Viewer

Photos & Graphics

FastStone Image Viewer is a free, lightweight image viewing and organizing program. It has an intuitive interface and supports a wide range of image formats like JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP as well as raw formats from major DSLRs. Useful features include batch editing tools, screen capture, color schemes, and the ability to view images in full screen slideshows.

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ShortPixel Image Optimizer

ShortPixel Image Optimizer

Photos & Graphics

ShortPixel is an image optimization plugin and API that compresses images and converts them to WebP format to reduce image file sizes for faster page loading. It has lossy and lossless compression options.

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