TinyImage Compressor Alternatives: 5 Figma Plugins to Try
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Published on 12 Oct 2026
TinyImage Compressor Alternatives: 5 Figma Plugins to Try
When I first started working as a designer, I kept running into the same problem: I'd export an image from Figma, check the file size, and wonder why it was so big.
That's how I discovered TinyPNG and TinyJPG. Drop an image onto the website, wait a moment, download a smaller version. No complicated settings. It was fast, intuitive, and I used it a lot for banners and website assets.
Later I found TinyImage Compressor, a Figma plugin that meant I didn't have to keep exporting images just to optimize them. That was particularly useful when I had files full of old banners—hundreds of images, multiple iterations, and eventually Figma warnings about memory usage.
TinyImage helped me deal with that mess. Years later I built my own compression plugin, Small IMG, so I've seen the problem from both sides: using these tools as a designer and deciding how one should work as a developer.
If you're looking beyond TinyImage, here are five Figma plugins worth considering. They don't all do exactly the same thing, and that's the point: the right choice depends on whether you're trying to make a heavy Figma file lighter or export smaller assets for the web.
5 alternatives to TinyImage Compressor
1. Small IMG — for a straightforward in-Figma workflow
I'll start with Small IMG because, well, I built it. The idea was simple: select the images I need, choose a sensible compression setting, and get back to designing.
Small IMG supports PNG-to-JPG conversion, quality presets, image scaling, and batch processing. I kept the controls focused on the things I actually needed rather than building a complicated panel of options.
If you're working through lots of visual assets and want a simple compression workflow inside Figma, this is the one I'd suggest trying first. I'm obviously not a neutral reviewer here, so you can also read my more detailed TinyImage vs Small IMG comparison.
Try Small IMG on Figma Community →2. Downsize — for image-heavy Figma files
Downsize is especially relevant to the problem I had with those old banner files. It's designed to compress large images on the Figma canvas rather than just optimize files after export.
It's also a plugin Figma mentions in its own guidance for reducing memory usage. That's a useful distinction: if Figma is already struggling to open or work with your file, focus on the images inside the file, not only the assets you plan to hand off to developers.
I'd look at Downsize first if your main complaint is a heavy document, sluggish editing, or a prototype full of oversized images.
View Downsize on Figma Community →3. Hamster — for compressed exports in different formats
Hamster approaches the problem from the export side. According to its developer, you can select frames, export PNG, JPG, WebP, SVG, or PDF, and compress PNG, JPG, and WebP output. It also offers some extra export options, including GIF, WebM, and combining frames into a PDF.
That's useful if your day involves preparing assets for a website or passing several formats to a developer. It's less directly aimed at fixing an overloaded Figma document than Downsize.
Hamster is a newer plugin, so I'd test its exports on a small selection before making it part of a big production workflow.
View Hamster on Figma Community →4. Slimline — for WebP, AVIF, and target file sizes
Sometimes I don't care about the compression percentage. I just need an image under a certain size so it won't become a problem on the website.
Slimline is interesting for that reason. Its developer describes exports to WebP, AVIF, JPG, and PNG, a user-defined file-size limit, and a before-and-after preview at 100%. It's aimed at designers preparing web assets who want to check the visual result instead of guessing.
This is another newer plugin, so I'd treat those features as the developer's description until you've tried it yourself. But if modern web formats and size limits are your priority, it's a relevant alternative to investigate.
View Slimline on Figma Community →5. Tinify (TinyPNG Image Compressor) — another TinyPNG-related option
Given that I started with TinyPNG and TinyJPG, I couldn't leave Tinify out of the list. Tinify is a separate Figma Community plugin listing aimed at image compression, and it's worth comparing if you already like that kind of workflow.
One thing I'd check before choosing it is how it handles the images you care about: does it optimize assets already placed on the canvas, produce compressed exports, or both? Those aren't interchangeable jobs, particularly when your original problem is Figma memory usage.
I've also written a Tinify vs Small IMG comparison if you're considering those two specifically.
View Tinify on Figma Community →Which alternative should you try?
I'd start with the problem, not the plugin's feature list. If your Figma file is running out of memory because it's full of old, high-resolution images, look at tools that work on images already on the canvas, such as Downsize or Small IMG.
If the file itself is fine but your exported assets are too large, Hamster and Slimline are more directly focused on export workflows. Slimline is particularly interesting if you need WebP or AVIF and want to work toward a specific file size.
And if TinyImage already does everything you need, keep using it. I used it myself for a reason. An alternative is only better when it solves your particular problem with less effort.
A note about compression and Figma memory
A smaller exported JPG doesn't automatically mean your Figma document becomes smaller. That depends on what the plugin actually changes. A tool that compresses or replaces images on the canvas can address a different problem from one that only compresses files during export.
If you're dealing with a particularly heavy file, I've also written about practical ways to reduce Figma file size. And if you want a broader overview, see my Figma image compression plugin roundup.
Frequently asked questions
Is TinyImage Compressor the same as TinyPNG?
No. TinyPNG and TinyJPG are web-based image compression services. TinyImage Compressor is a Figma plugin. Similar names and overlapping use cases can make them easy to mix up.
Can a Figma compression plugin fix memory warnings?
It can help when oversized images are part of the problem, but it depends on the plugin and the file. Tools that optimize images inside the document are more relevant here than export-only compressors. Figma files can also become heavy for other reasons, including large numbers of layers and complex assets.
Do I need to switch away from TinyImage?
Not if it already fits your workflow. Try an alternative when you need a different export format, a simpler interface, or a way to handle a specific issue in your Figma file.
Want to try Small IMG?
I built Small IMG to make image compression and resizing feel like a quick part of designing, not a separate project.
Try Small IMG on Figma Community →Final thoughts
My path from TinyPNG to TinyImage and eventually Small IMG started with a pretty ordinary annoyance: images that were bigger than they needed to be. The tools have changed, but the question hasn't. How do I make these images smaller without wasting half my day?
Try the plugin that matches the job you're doing, compare the results on your own images, and keep the one that lets you get back to designing.