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MiCompress compared with switchfile
DetailMiCompress logo MiCompressswitchfile logo switchfile
What it doesFree online file compressor for images, videos, audio, and documents File conversion API that works as a drop-in CloudConvert replacement or simple API
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree plan with no account needed (images up to 20MB, audio and documents up to 30MB, videos up to 50MB, up to 5 files per batch). Free Account at $0 forever with all file types up to 100MB. Plus at $9.99/month with files up to 500MB, 1,000 compressions/month, up to 20 files per batch. Pro at $19.99/ Free: 50 files a day with up to 1 GB per file, no account needed. Starter: €9 a month for 2,000 credits, up to 10 GB per file, API access. Pro: €39 a month for 10,000 credits, up to 10 GB per file, API access. Scale: €149 a month for 50,000 credits, up to 10 GB per file, API access. Credit pack: 1,0
Key features
  • Supports over 100 file formats including images, videos, audio, documents and archives
  • MCP Server integration with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and other AI assistants
  • Bank-level 256-bit SSL encryption for all file transfers
  • Automatic file deletion within 1 hour of compression
  • Batch processing to compress multiple files simultaneously
  • No watermarks added to compressed files
  • Progressive Web App installable on desktop and mobile devices
  • Chrome Extension for 1-click access from browser toolbar
  • RESTful API and webhook support for enterprise customers
  • Advanced compression algorithms maintain quality while reducing file size
  • CloudConvert-compatible API endpoint with same jobs, tasks and webhooks
  • Simple API with one request and file returned directly
  • Support for import/url, import/upload, import/base64, convert and export/url tasks
  • Signed webhooks for job.finished, job.failed, conversion.finished and conversion.failed
  • Sandbox mode for testing without using credits
  • Support for video, audio, image, document, ebook, markdown, HTML, font and archive formats
  • Files up to 10 GB on paid plans
  • API keys available for free accounts
What makes it different
  • Works directly in any browser on any device without downloads or installations
  • Core compression features remain 100% free forever with no hidden fees
  • Processes files in seconds using cloud-powered infrastructure
  • No watermarks, logos or branding added to compressed files
  • Integrates with AI assistants via MCP Server for automated compression workflows
  • Drop-in replacement for CloudConvert: swap one URL and API key, keep all existing code
  • Simpler alternative with one request and direct file return
  • EU processing and automatic file deletion after 24 hours
  • API access available on free accounts
Community votes00
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Citation Flow (Majestic)220
Referring domains (Majestic)150

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