Built for privacy.
Built for speed.
Built to stay free.

Meet the person behind PixelsTools

Why PixelsTools exists

It started with a frustration most designers and developers know well. You need to quickly compress an image, remove a background, or convert a file format. So you search for a tool. You find one. And then you spend the next few minutes uploading your file to a server you know nothing about, waiting for it to process, logging in or creating an account just to download the result, and wondering what happens to your file after.

For tasks this simple, that process is completely unnecessary. Modern browsers are genuinely capable of handling image processing locally — using WebAssembly for heavy computation, the Canvas API for pixel manipulation, and Web Workers to keep everything fast and non-blocking.

PixelsTools was built to put that capability to use. Every tool here does its work inside your browser, on your machine, without your file ever leaving your device. The result is a set of tools that are faster than server-based alternatives, completely private by design, and free to use with no restrictions.

How the tools work

Each tool on PixelsTools uses a different combination of browser technologies, depending on what the task requires:

• Canvas API

  Used for image compression, resizing, format conversion, watermarking, and color picking. The browser renders your image onto a canvas element, manipulates the pixel data in memory, and exports the result — all locally.

• WebAssembly (WASM)

  Used for the Background Remover, which runs an AI segmentation model entirely in your browser. WASM allows near-native performance for computationally intensive tasks that would otherwise require a server.

• Web Workers

  Used to run processing tasks on a background thread, keeping the interface responsive while heavy operations are in progress.

• Screen Capture API

  Used by the Screen Recorder to capture your screen or webcam stream directly in the browser, encoded and saved locally via the MediaRecorder API.

• File System Access API

  Used where available to let you save files directly to a location you choose, rather than forcing everything through the Downloads folder.

The practical result: your files are processed in milliseconds to seconds, depending on size. There is no upload progress bar, no server queue, and no waiting. And because nothing is transmitted, tools work correctly even on an unstable internet connection — the only network request is loading the page itself.

What we stand for

Our tools

Currently 9 free tools, with more in development. Each one is designed to handle a specific task quickly, privately, and without unnecessary complexity.

• Image Compressor

  Reduce image file size without visible quality loss using smart compression algorithms.

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• Background Remover

  Remove image backgrounds instantly using an AI model running in your browser via WebAssembly.

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• Image Converter

  Convert images between PNG, JPEG, and WebP formats in bulk, instantly.

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• Favicon Generator

  Generate all favicon sizes from a single image and download them as a ready-to-use ZIP.

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• Image Resizer

  Resize to exact pixel dimensions or by percentage, with social media presets built in.

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• Image Watermark

  Add text or logo watermarks to protect your photos before publishing.

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• QR Code Generator

  Generate QR codes for URLs, WiFi, WhatsApp and more, with custom styling.

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• Color Picker

  Pick exact HEX, RGB and HSL color values from any image with a single click.

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• Screen Recorder

  Record your screen, webcam, or both directly in your browser. No extensions needed.

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How PixelsTools is funded

PixelsTools is and will always be free. The site is supported by display advertising served by Google AdSense. Ads appear on certain pages and are clearly distinguishable from content.

We do not sell user data. We do not use affiliate links. We do not accept sponsored content or paid placements. The tools are not paywalled, watermarked, or limited in any way to push you toward a paid plan — because there is no paid plan.

The advertising model means the more people find the tools useful, the more the site can sustain itself. That creates a simple, honest incentive: make tools people actually want to use.

Frequently asked questions

Get in touch

Have feedback, found a bug, or want to suggest a new tool? We read every message and genuinely use feedback to decide what to build next.

You can reach us via the contact page or directly at pixelstools.online@gmail.com. We typically respond within 1–2 business days.

PixelsTools is an independent project built and maintained by Moheen Ahmad Khan. We are not affiliated with Adobe, Google, or any other company whose products may be mentioned for comparison purposes.