When compressing personal or sensitive images, privacy matters. Rune's Image Compressor processes everything locally in your browser.
Why Privacy Matters for Images
Images may contain:
- Personal photos
- Confidential documents
- EXIF data (location, device info, timestamps)
- Business-sensitive content
How Rune Protects Privacy
Local Processing
All compression happens in your browser using JavaScript. No server uploads.
No Data Transmission
Images are read and processed locally. Nothing travels over the network.
No Storage
Images exist only in browser memory. Closing the tab clears everything.
EXIF Removal
Metadata (including GPS coordinates) is stripped during processing.
Privacy Comparison
| Aspect | Rune | Typical Online Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Upload to server | None | Required |
| Server processing | None | Yes |
| Data storage | None | Often cached |
| EXIF metadata | Removed | May be retained |
Verify It Yourself
- Open Developer Tools (F12).
- Go to Network tab.
- Upload and compress an image.
- Observe: No image upload requests.
Safe to Compress
- Personal photos
- ID documents (for size adjustment)
- Medical images
- Legal documents
- Business graphics
- Any confidential content
Enterprise Benefits
- Compliant with data policies
- No third-party exposure
- IT-approved by default
- Works with confidential materials
Conclusion
Image compression shouldn't compromise your privacy. Rune's Image Compressor processes everything locally for complete security.