Photo Resizer compared with PowerToys, FastStone and XnConvert
Four batch photo tools for Windows side by side – what each one does well, what it costs and when to use which.
Free for Windows 10 and Windows 11 (64-bit). No watermark, no time limit, no limit on the number of photos.
Short answer
PowerToys Image Resizer is the quickest way to resize a few photos from the File Explorer menu. FastStone Photo Resizer and XnConvert are mature batch converters, but both are free only for private (and educational) use – a company needs a licence. UtilStudio Photo Resizer adds what the others do not list: compression to a target size in KB, AI background removal and 4× upscaling running offline, a watched folder and output to FTP, e-mail, ZIP or PDF – with an English, Slovak and Czech interface.
Feature comparison
| Feature | UtilStudio Photo Resizer 1.4 | PowerToys Image Resizer | FastStone Photo Resizer | XnConvert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free – no watermark, no time limit | Free (open source, Microsoft) | Free for personal and educational use; commercial licence from USD 19.95 | Free for private, educational and non-profit use; company licence from EUR 15 |
| Systems | Windows 10, 11 (64-bit) | Windows 10, 11 | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Batch resize with presets | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Compress JPG to a target size in KB | ✔ | — | — | — |
| Text or image watermark | ✔ | — | ✔ | ✔ |
| Batch rename with a template | ✔ | File name format | ✔ | ✔ |
| HEIC, AVIF, JPEG XL, camera RAW | HEIC, AVIF, WebP, JPEG XL, RAW | — | HEIC and WebP (Windows 10/11) | Many formats |
| Remove GPS location from EXIF | ✔ | — | — | ✔ |
| AI background removal and 4× upscaling (offline) | ✔ | — | — | — |
| Watched folder (automatic processing) | ✔ | — | — | — |
| Output to FTP, e-mail, ZIP or PDF | ✔ | — | — | — |
| Interface in Slovak and Czech | ✔ | — | — | — |
✔ = available; — = not listed in the vendor's own description. Facts about other programs are taken from the vendors' pages (see sources below) and were checked on 14 November 2026; versions change, so please check the current state.
Which one to choose
PowerToys Image Resizer
You already use PowerToys and only need to make a few photos smaller from the right-click menu. It resizes and sets the JPEG quality, nothing more.
FastStone Photo Resizer
You want a classic, lightweight batch converter for home use, with renaming, text and watermarks. For use in a company you buy a licence.
XnConvert
You need many chained actions and formats, or you work on macOS or Linux as well. Free at home; inside a company it needs a licence.
UtilStudio Photo Resizer
You need a file under a size limit (e-mail, web form, e-shop), want to remove backgrounds or upscale photos without uploading them anywhere, or want new photos processed automatically in a watched folder – and you prefer a Slovak or Czech interface.
Sources
- Microsoft – PowerToys Image Resizer (documentation)
- FastStone Photo Resizer – product page
- FastStone – licences and prices
- XnConvert – product page and licence
- UtilStudio Photo Resizer – product page
This comparison was written by UtilStudio, s.r.o., the developer of Photo Resizer. If something about another program is not accurate, let us know and we will correct it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best free alternative to FastStone Photo Resizer?
UtilStudio Photo Resizer is free (no watermark, no time limit) and adds compression to a target size in KB, offline AI background removal and upscaling, and a watched folder. FastStone Photo Resizer is free only for personal and educational use; commercial use requires a licence.
Can PowerToys Image Resizer compress a photo to 100 KB?
PowerToys Image Resizer changes the dimensions and the JPEG quality, but Microsoft does not list compression to a target file size. UtilStudio Photo Resizer can set a maximum file size in KB for each photo.
Which batch photo resizer removes backgrounds without uploading photos?
UtilStudio Photo Resizer removes backgrounds and upscales photos 4× with AI that runs offline on your computer – photos are never uploaded.
Is XnConvert free for companies?
According to XnView, XnConvert is free for private, educational and non-profit use; use inside a company requires a licence.
Try UtilStudio Photo Resizer for free
Free for Windows 10 and Windows 11 (64-bit). No watermark, no time limit, no limit on the number of photos.