SammaPix vs Squoosh
Squoosh by Google is technically impressive. But it's single-file only, was archived in 2023, and has zero AI features. Here's how they compare.
Choose SammaPix if you…
- Need to process multiple files at once
- Want AI-generated SEO filenames and alt text
- Want a tool that's actively maintained
- Work on mobile or need a simple UX
Choose Squoosh if you…
- Need advanced codec settings (MozJPEG, OxiPNG, AVIF)
- Want side-by-side before/after preview
- Only need to process one image at a time
Feature comparison
| Feature | SammaPix | Squoosh |
|---|---|---|
| JPG / PNG / WebP compression | ||
| AVIF support | ||
| WebP conversion | ||
| Batch / multiple files at once | ||
| Bulk ZIP download | ||
| AI-powered image renaming | ||
| AI alt text generation | ||
| Quality slider | ||
| Side-by-side preview | ||
| Codec-level settings (MozJPEG, OxiPNG) | ||
| Processes in browser (no upload) | ||
| No account required | ||
| Actively maintained | Archived 2023 | |
| Mobile-friendly UX | ||
| Free to use |
The key differences
Squoosh was archived by Google in 2023
Google's Chrome team archived the Squoosh repository in late 2023. The tool still works — browser APIs haven't changed — but it receives no new features, no security updates, and no bug fixes. SammaPix is actively developed and deployed on a modern Next.js stack.
Batch processing — Squoosh only does one file at a time
Squoosh is designed as a single-image editor with a detailed before/after view. SammaPix is designed for batch workflows — drop 20 images at once, compress and convert them all, download a ZIP. For content creators and developers, this is a significant practical difference.
AI features — Squoosh has none
SammaPix uses Google Gemini to analyze images and generate SEO-optimized filenames and alt text. Upload DSC_1042.jpg, get back sunset-amalfi-coast-italy.webp with a full alt text description. Squoosh has no AI features and no plans to add them.
Where Squoosh wins — codec control
Squoosh exposes low-level codec settings: MozJPEG chroma subsampling, OxiPNG filter strategies, AVIF encoder settings. If you're a developer who needs to squeeze every byte and tune codec-level parameters, Squoosh's advanced controls are unmatched. SammaPix focuses on the 95% use case: good quality, small size, fast workflow.