Why compare?
Most online tools do the same thing: upload your file to a server, process it, then send it back. Presend does everything inside your browser. Your files never leave your device. Here's how that changes the trade-offs.
| Feature | Presend | TinyWow | iLovePDF | exifclean.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runs locally in browser | ✅ Yes | ❌ No (server) | ❌ No (server) | ❌ No (server) |
| File upload required | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Account required | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Open source | ✅ Yes (MIT) | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| EXIF removal | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| PDF metadata removal | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Works offline | ✅ Yes (after load) | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Max file size | Limited by your RAM | Server limit | Server limit | Server limit |
When to use Presend
- You handle sensitive photos or documents (journalism, activism, legal, medical)
- You don't trust third-party servers with your files
- You want to verify the code is doing what it claims (open source)
- You need to work offline or on a slow connection
When to use the others
- You need batch processing of hundreds of files
- You need advanced features like OCR, compression, or format conversion
- You don't mind uploading files to a reputable service