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GDPR-Compliant Photo Tools: Privacy-First Image Editors

European privacy regulations raise the bar for online tools. Here are image editors that actually comply.

What makes a photo tool GDPR-compliant?

  • Data minimisation: Only collects data that's strictly necessary.
  • Purpose limitation: Uses data only for the stated purpose.
  • Consent: Clear opt-in for any data processing.
  • Right to deletion: Users can request data removal.
  • Transparency: Clear privacy policy explaining data handling.

Top GDPR-compliant photo tools

ToolProcessingGDPR status
PhotoResizer.inClient-sideFully compliant (no data collected)
Squoosh (Google)Client-sideCompliant
TinyPNGServer-sideCompliant (files deleted after processing)

Client-side tools are inherently GDPR-compliant since no personal data is ever transmitted. See our privacy-focused editors comparison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a client-side tool automatically GDPR compliant?

Largely yes. If no personal data (including images) is transmitted to servers, there's no personal data processing to comply with. However, the tool should still have a clear privacy policy.

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