A short checklist
Local encode. Batch. Quality + max width. Transparency. HEIC on Safari. Clear pricing. If a site is missing three of those, keep looking.
Why it matters
- Search results are full of upload farms.
- Designers need Safari.
- Agencies need folders.
How to do it
- Test with a transparent PNG and a photo.
- Test 10 files at once.
- Read the privacy policy for the word 'upload'.
| Need | Why |
|---|---|
| In-browser encode | Privacy + speed |
| Bulk | Real work is folders |
| Resize | Width is half the savings |
| Savings total | You can justify $9 |
| Safari WebP encode | iPhone / Mac users |