expo-image-and-video-compressor vs react-native-compressor — Honest Comparison (2026)

If you're building a React Native app that handles user-generated media — profile photos, video messages, social posts — you need compression. Two packages compete for this space: react-native-compressor (the established player with ~80K weekly downloads) and expo-image-and-video-compressor (the newer Expo-native alternative). I built expo-image-and-video-compressor because I ran into real friction with the existing options. This post breaks down the honest differences — where each package wins, where it falls short, and which one makes sense for your project. Disclosure: I'm the author of expo-image-and-video-compressor . I'll be fair to both packages — this isn't a hit piece. I'll tell you exactly when to use the other package instead. TL;DR — Quick Decision Guide expo-image-and-video-compressor react-native-compressor Best for Expo managed workflow Bare React Native Setup npx expo install — done Config plugin + dev client Video codecs H.264 + HEVC H.264 Image compression Yes Yes Aud