About FreeImageTools

FreeImageTools is a collection of 25 image processing tools that run entirely in your browser. No file uploads. No accounts. No watermarks. No limits. Every tool uses the HTML5 Canvas API, WebAssembly, and JavaScript to process your images on your own device.

Your images never leave your device

When you use an image tool that uploads your file to a server, your image temporarily exists on someone else's computer. People compress invoices, crop ID photos, convert screenshots of private documents. They shouldn't have to trust a random website with those files.

Modern browsers have native support for image manipulation via the Canvas API. We use that. Your image loads into the browser, gets processed there, and the output file is created in browser memory. Nothing leaves your device. If you're a developer, open the Network tab in DevTools while using any tool. You won't see a single image upload.

Actually free. No tricks.

Free means free. No “5 compressions per day on the free plan.” No watermark on your output files. No account required. All 25 tools are unlimited. Personal use, commercial use, professional use. It's all fine.

All 25 tools

⚡ Optimize

  • Image Compressor Reduce file size with a quality slider. Shows before/after. JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF. Up to 50MB.
  • Reduce to KB Hit an exact file size target in KB. Binary search algorithm finds the right quality automatically.
  • Remove Background AI-powered background removal using on-device WebAssembly. No upload. Transparent PNG output.
  • EXIF Data Viewer View camera metadata: make, model, GPS, ISO, shutter speed. Option to strip all EXIF and download clean.
  • Watermark Add text watermarks with custom font size, opacity, and position.

✂️ Edit

  • Image Resizer Resize by exact pixels or percentage. Aspect ratio lock. Outputs in same format.
  • Image Cropper Drag to crop with preset ratios: 1:1, 16:9, 4:3, 3:2, 9:16. Zoom slider for precision.
  • Circle Crop Crop any image into a perfect circle. Transparent PNG output. Great for profile pictures.
  • Rotate / Flip Rotate 90°, 180°, 270° or apply horizontal/vertical flip.
  • Add Text Write text on images with custom font, size, color, and position.
  • Merge Images Combine multiple images side by side or vertically.
  • Passport Photo Create passport photos meeting US, UK, EU, India, and Canada requirements. 300 DPI printable sheets.

🎨 Colors & Effects

  • Color Palette Extract dominant colors from any image. Up to 12 colors with HEX and RGB codes.
  • Color Picker Click any pixel to get its exact HEX and RGB color code.
  • Grayscale Convert to grayscale, black and white, or sepia tone.
  • Invert Colors Invert all colors in an image (negative effect).
  • Blur / Censor Selectively blur or censor regions. Drag to select areas. Adjustable strength.

🔄 Convert & Export

  • Image Converter Convert between JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, JFIF, BMP, TIFF, ICO and more. 15+ formats.
  • SVG to PNG Convert vector SVG files to raster PNG. Custom dimensions and 1x/2x/3x scale for HiDPI.
  • Image to PDF Convert one or multiple images to a single PDF document.
  • Base64 Encoder Encode images to Base64 strings for embedding in HTML/CSS. Also decodes back.
  • HEIC to JPG Convert iPhone/iPad HEIC photos to universally compatible JPG.
  • JPG to PNG Convert JPG to lossless PNG with transparency support.
  • PNG to JPG Convert PNG to JPG. Reduce file size by up to 80%.
  • JFIF to PNG Convert Windows JFIF files to universally compatible PNG.

Technical architecture

Built with Next.js. All image processing happens in Client Components using browser-native APIs. Key libraries include browser-image-compression, react-easy-crop, react-dropzone, heic2any (for HEIC decoding), jsPDF (for PDF export), and @imgly/background-removal (WebAssembly ONNX model for AI background removal).

GDPR compliant by design. No data processing agreement needed because no personal data ever reaches our servers.

Frequently asked questions

Is FreeImageTools really free?

Yes, completely free. No hidden limits, no watermarks, no account required. All 25 tools are unlimited for personal and commercial use.

Are my images uploaded to a server?

No. Every tool runs entirely in your browser using the HTML5 Canvas API and JavaScript. Your images never leave your device. You can verify this by checking the Network tab in your browser's DevTools.

What image formats are supported?

Most tools support JPG, PNG, WebP, and GIF. The converter supports 15+ formats including HEIC (iPhone), JFIF (Windows), BMP, TIFF, ICO, and SVG.

Is there a file size limit?

The compressor supports up to 50MB per file. Other tools depend on your browser's available memory. For most images under 20MB, everything works smoothly.

Can I use FreeImageTools for commercial work?

Absolutely. There are no usage restrictions. Designers, developers, marketers, and businesses use it daily. No attribution required.

Does FreeImageTools work on mobile?

Yes. All tools are fully responsive and work on iOS and Android browsers. No app installation needed.

Contact

If something is broken, or you have a genuinely good idea for an improvement, reach us at hello@freeimagetools.org. We read everything.

FreeImageTools.org was created in 2025. The tools are built with Next.js and run entirely client-side. No image data is transmitted to any server. Ever.