Originals recoverable while subscribed
Your originals stay available while subscribed + 30 days grace after cancel. TinyIMG, Crush and PIX typically keep backups for a fixed 30 days: after that, no rollback.
PixelUnik
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Originals recoverable while subscribed · Pause plan if you slow down · Real WebP conversion
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Your originals stay available while subscribed + 30 days grace after cancel. TinyIMG, Crush and PIX typically keep backups for a fixed 30 days: after that, no rollback.
PixelUnik replaces heavy files with WebP. Crush (FAQ) does not convert to next-gen; PIX only lists JPEG/PNG/GIF. Shopify's CDN may serve WebP at display time, which is not the same thing.
History, restore any version (not only the original), visual compare with KB/% savings. Not just a megabyte counter.
Between product drops, our Carry-On pause plan keeps your originals recoverable and your unused tokens, with no 30-day countdown. No competitor offers the equivalent: with them it is cancel or stay on a full plan.
Drain queued jobs and turn off auto-optimize in one move. Stress-free automation when a drop or sync runs too far.
1 optimization ≈ 1 token. No megabyte math (Crush) or per-image overages (TinyIMG).
MB saved, %, success rate, trends and CSV export: proof of value, not an opaque counter.
Not a heavy SEO suite to configure. Focus on compression, WebP, control. TinyIMG remains the pick if you want JSON-LD, 404s and minify in one app.
Highlighted rows = PixelUnik advantages. TinyIMG and Crush also keep compressed images after uninstall: the real differentiator is your originals.
| Feature | PixelUnikInstall | TinyIMG | Crush.pics | PIX Image Optimizer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product image compression | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| WebP conversion (by the app) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Originals retention | ✓ | 30-day backup | 30-day backup | 30-day backup |
| Restore (original + versions) | ✓ | Partial | Partial | Partial |
| Gallery / visual compare | ✓ | Partial | Partial | ✕ |
| Carry-On pause plan | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Simple quota (tokens) | ✓ | Images + ¢ | MB / month | Images |
| Emergency stop | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Analytics / savings report | ✓ | Partial | Partial | ✕ |
| Auto-optimize new images | ✓ | ✓ | Paid plans | Paid plans |
| SEO file renaming | Partial | ✓ | Paid plans | ✕ |
| ALT text (generate / edit) | Partial | ✓ | Paid plans | ✓ |
| Full SEO suite (JSON-LD, 404, minify…) | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Paid plan entry price | $9.99 | $14 | $4.99 | $7.99 |
PixelUnik advantage Partial / progressive rollout
| Scenario | PixelUnik | TinyIMG | Crush.pics | PIX Image Optimizer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small store (~100 images/mo) | Starter $9.99 | Beginner $14 (1 500 img) · Free 50/mo | Micro $4.99 (500 Mo) | Beginner $7.99 (10 000 img) |
| Crush cheaper at entry. PixelUnik wins on originals (while subscribed), real WebP, gallery and versions. | ||||
| Active store (~500 images/mo) | Pro $24.99 | Beginner $14 → Advanced $23 | Pro $9.99 - Advanced $19.99 | Beginner $7.99 |
| PIX/Crush win on raw volume; PixelUnik on control, gallery, WebP and durable originals. | ||||
| Growing catalog (~1,500 images/mo) | Growth $49.99 | Advanced $23 / Expert $49 | Premium $39.99+ | Advanced $8.99 |
| PIX unbeatable on volume/price. PixelUnik for merchants who want tool quality + originals control. | ||||
| Seasonal pause (few optimizations) | Carry-On pause plan | Cancel / full plan | Cancel / full plan | Cancel / full plan |
| Clear PixelUnik win: the only pause plan that keeps originals and tokens, offered in-app to subscribers. | ||||
Honesty builds trust. We also say when a competitor fits better.
Yes, with PixelUnik as with TinyIMG and Crush.pics: files already replaced on Shopify stay. That is not an exclusive advantage. PixelUnik's differentiator is originals recoverable while subscribed (+ 30-day grace), while competitors often limit backup to a fixed 30 days.
Because “permanent” implies only our files stay, which is false. What really changes your risk: being able to restore and keep control of originals without racing a 30-day window.
No: its FAQ says it does not convert to next-gen (any WebP comes from Shopify's CDN). PixelUnik and TinyIMG actually convert files via the app.
If you want a full SEO suite (JSON-LD, 404s, minify, IndexNow, AVIF) in one app. PixelUnik stays the image specialist: compression, WebP, gallery, versions and originals control.
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