How to Compress Images for Website: Complete Guide 2025

Images typically account for 50-70% of a website's total page weight, making image optimization one of the most impactful ways to improve website performance. Properly compressed and optimized images lead to faster page loads, better SEO rankings, improved user experience, and reduced hosting costs. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about compressing and optimizing images for websites in 2025.

Why Website Image Optimization Matters

Page Load Speed and User Experience

The Impact:

53% of mobile users abandon sites that take over 3 seconds to load
Each 1-second delay reduces conversions by 7%
Fast-loading sites have 70% longer average sessions

Image Optimization Benefits:

40-80% reduction in page size
2-5x faster page load times
Better mobile experience
Lower bounce rates

SEO and Google Rankings

Google's Perspective:

Page speed is a direct ranking factor (since 2010 desktop, 2018 mobile)
Core Web Vitals became ranking signals in 2021
Faster sites get crawled more frequently
Better user metrics (bounce rate, time on site) improve rankings

Image SEO Benefits:

Higher search rankings
Improved image search visibility
More organic traffic
Better mobile search performance

Core Web Vitals Impact

Metric	What It Measures	Image Impact	Good Threshold
LCP (Largest Contentful Paint)	Loading performance	Hero images directly affect LCP	< 2.5 seconds
FID (First Input Delay)	Interactivity	Large images block main thread	< 100ms
CLS (Cumulative Layout Shift)	Visual stability	Images without dimensions cause shifts	< 0.1
INP (Interaction to Next Paint)	Responsiveness	Heavy images delay interactions	< 200ms

Critical: Optimized images are essential for passing Core Web Vitals, which directly impact search rankings.

Cost Savings

Bandwidth Costs:

Unoptimized site: 5MB average page × 100,000 visitors = 500GB/month
Optimized site: 1MB average page × 100,000 visitors = 100GB/month
Savings: 400GB/month = $40-200/month (depending on hosting)

CDN Costs:

CloudFlare: $0.01-0.05 per GB
Amazon CloudFront: $0.085 per GB
400GB savings = $4-34/month

Optimal Image Specifications for Websites

Image Sizes by Website Section

Website Section	Recommended Dimensions	File Size Target	Quality	Format
Hero/Banner	1920×1080px - 2560×1440px	150-400KB	80-85%	JPEG/WebP
Blog Featured	1200×630px (16:9)	100-200KB	75-85%	JPEG/WebP
Blog Content	800×600px - 1200×900px	80-150KB	75-80%	JPEG/WebP
Product Images	1000×1000px - 2000×2000px	100-300KB	85-90%	JPEG/WebP
Thumbnails	300×300px - 600×600px	20-60KB	70-80%	JPEG/WebP
Gallery Images	1200×800px	100-200KB	80-85%	JPEG/WebP
Background Images	1920×1080px	150-300KB	75-80%	JPEG/WebP
Logos (with transparency)	200×100px - 400×200px	10-50KB	100%	PNG/SVG
Icons	32×32px - 128×128px	2-10KB	100%	PNG/SVG
Open Graph/Social	1200×630px	100-200KB	80%	JPEG/PNG
Favicon	32×32px, 192×192px, 512×512px	2-15KB	100%	PNG/ICO

File Size Targets by Page Type

Page Type	Total Page Size Target	Image Budget	Number of Images
Homepage	1-2MB	500KB - 1MB	5-15 images
Blog Post	800KB - 1.5MB	400KB - 800KB	3-8 images
Product Page	1-2.5MB	600KB - 1.5MB	5-20 images
Category/Archive	1-2MB	600KB - 1MB	10-30 thumbnails
Landing Page	800KB - 1.5MB	400KB - 800KB	3-10 images

How to Compress Images for Website: Step-by-Step

Step 1: Choose the Right Format

Format Decision Tree:

Is it a photograph or complex image?
├─ YES → Use JPEG (or WebP for modern browsers)
└─ NO → Is transparency required?
    ├─ YES → Use PNG (or WebP with alpha)
    └─ NO → Is it a simple graphic/logo?
        ├─ YES → Use SVG (scalable, tiny file size)
        └─ NO → Use PNG-8 or JPEG

Format Recommendations:

JPEG:

Best for: Photographs, complex images, gradients
Compression: Lossy (adjustable quality)
File size: Small
Transparency: No
Use case: 80% of website images

PNG:

Best for: Screenshots, graphics, logos, images with text
Compression: Lossless
File size: Large
Transparency: Yes
Use case: Graphics requiring pixel-perfect quality

WebP:

Best for: All image types (photos and graphics)
Compression: Lossy and lossless options
File size: 25-35% smaller than JPEG/PNG
Transparency: Yes
Use case: Modern websites with fallbacks
Browser support: 95%+ (all modern browsers)

AVIF:

Best for: Cutting-edge optimization
Compression: Lossy and lossless
File size: 50% smaller than JPEG
Transparency: Yes
Use case: Progressive enhancement
Browser support: 85%+ (growing)

SVG:

Best for: Logos, icons, simple graphics
Compression: Vector (infinitely scalable)
File size: Tiny (1-10KB typically)
Transparency: Yes
Use case: Any scalable graphic

Step 2: Resize Images to Display Dimensions

Why Resize First:

Serving a 4000×3000px image displayed at 800×600px wastes 93% of bandwidth
Smaller dimensions = better compression = faster loading
Reduced processing time for users

How to Determine Display Size:

Inspect element in browser DevTools
Check actual rendered dimensions
Account for Retina displays (2x resolution)
Use responsive image dimensions

Retina Display Strategy:

Display size: 800px width
Retina size: 1600px width (2x)
Compress at higher quality to maintain clarity

Example Workflow:

# Display width: 800px
# Retina: 1600px actual image
# But compress more aggressively to keep file size down
convert original.jpg -resize 1600x -quality 75 optimized.jpg

Step 3: Compress with Optimal Quality Settings

Quality Recommendations by Image Type:

Image Type	JPEG Quality	WebP Quality	Notes
Hero Images	80-85%	75-80%	Prominent, needs quality
Product Photos	85-90%	80-85%	Critical for sales
Blog Images	75-80%	70-75%	Good balance
Thumbnails	70-75%	65-70%	Small display, aggressive compression OK
Background Images	70-80%	65-75%	Can be more compressed
Portraits	80-85%	75-80%	Face details matter
Landscapes	75-80%	70-75%	Watch for sky banding

Using TinyImagePro (Recommended):

Visit TinyImagePro.com
Upload website images
Select "Website" preset or set quality manually
Choose output format (JPEG, PNG, WebP)
Compress and download
Upload to website

Batch Processing:

Process all images at once for consistency
Use same quality settings across similar image types
Maintain organized folder structure

Step 4: Implement Responsive Images

Why Responsive Images:

Mobile users don't need desktop-sized images
Save bandwidth on smaller screens
Improve mobile performance

HTML srcset Implementation:

<img
  src="image-800w.jpg"
  srcset="
    image-400w.jpg 400w,
    image-800w.jpg 800w,
    image-1200w.jpg 1200w,
    image-1600w.jpg 1600w
  "
  sizes="(max-width: 400px) 400px,
         (max-width: 800px) 800px,
         (max-width: 1200px) 1200px,
         1600px"
  alt="Description"
  width="1600"
  height="900"
  loading="lazy"
>

Benefits:

Browser selects appropriate image size
Mobile users get smaller images
Desktop users get high-quality images
Automatic optimization

Creating Responsive Image Sets:

Create 3-4 size variations (400px, 800px, 1200px, 1600px)
Compress each at appropriate quality
Use srcset and sizes attributes
Always specify width and height to prevent CLS

Step 5: Use Modern Image Formats with Fallbacks

The Modern Image Stack:

<picture>
  <source srcset="image.avif" type="image/avif">
  <source srcset="image.webp" type="image/webp">
  <img src="image.jpg" alt="Description" loading="lazy">
</picture>

How It Works:

Browser tries AVIF first (best compression)
Falls back to WebP if AVIF not supported
Falls back to JPEG for legacy browsers
Automatic, no JavaScript needed

File Size Comparison:

Original JPEG (1200×800): 450KB
Optimized JPEG (85% quality): 180KB (60% reduction)
WebP (80% quality): 120KB (33% smaller than JPEG)
AVIF (75% quality): 80KB (33% smaller than WebP)

Conversion Workflow:

# Create optimized JPEG
convert original.jpg -quality 85 image.jpg

# Create WebP version
cwebp -q 80 original.jpg -o image.webp

# Create AVIF version
avifenc -s 75 original.jpg image.avif

Advanced Website Image Optimization Techniques

Lazy Loading Images

What It Is: Images load only when they're about to enter the viewport.

Benefits:

Faster initial page load
Reduced bandwidth for users who don't scroll
Better Core Web Vitals scores
Lower server costs

Implementation (Native):

<img src="image.jpg" alt="Description" loading="lazy">

Best Practices:

Don't lazy load above-the-fold images (hurts LCP)
Lazy load everything below the fold
Use on all blog posts and long pages
Combine with responsive images

Above-the-Fold vs Below-the-Fold:

<!-- Above the fold (hero image): DON'T lazy load -->
<img src="hero.jpg" alt="Hero" loading="eager">

<!-- Below the fold: DO lazy load -->
<img src="content.jpg" alt="Content" loading="lazy">

Progressive JPEG for Web

What It Is: JPEG loads in multiple passes, showing low-res preview then gradually improving.

Benefits:

Better perceived performance
User sees something immediately
2-5% smaller file size
Better UX on slow connections

When to Use:

Images over 30KB
Hero images
Featured images
Any prominent image

How to Create:

# ImageMagick
convert input.jpg -interlace Plane output.jpg

# cjpeg (MozJPEG)
cjpeg -progressive -quality 85 input.jpg > output.jpg

TinyImagePro: Automatically creates progressive JPEGs for images over 30KB.

Image Sprites for Icons

What It Is: Combine multiple small images (icons) into one file.

Benefits:

Reduce HTTP requests (critical for performance)
Faster page load
Better caching
Reduced server load

Example Sprite Sheet:

icons.png (400×100px containing 4 icons)
Icon 1: 0,0,100px,100px
Icon 2: 100,0,100px,100px
Icon 3: 200,0,100px,100px
Icon 4: 300,0,100px,100px

CSS Implementation:

.icon {
  background-image: url('icons.png');
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
}

.icon-search { background-position: 0 0; }
.icon-cart { background-position: -100px 0; }
.icon-user { background-position: -200px 0; }
.icon-menu { background-position: -300px 0; }

Better Alternative (2025): Use SVG sprites or icon fonts for better scalability.

Critical Images and Preloading

Preload Critical Images:

<head>
  <!-- Preload hero image for faster LCP -->
  <link rel="preload" as="image" href="hero.webp" type="image/webp">
  <link rel="preload" as="image" href="hero.jpg" type="image/jpeg">
</head>

When to Preload:

Above-the-fold hero images
Logo
Critical background images
LCP image (Largest Contentful Paint element)

When NOT to Preload:

Below-the-fold images
Non-critical images
More than 2-3 images (diminishing returns)

CDN for Image Delivery

Why Use a CDN:

Serve images from servers closer to users
40-60% faster load times globally
Reduced origin server load
Automatic compression and optimization (some CDNs)
Better cache management

Popular Image CDNs:

CDN	Key Features	Pricing
Cloudflare Images	Auto-optimization, WebP/AVIF conversion, resizing	$5/month + $1 per 100,000 images
Cloudinary	AI-powered optimization, transformations, responsive images	Free tier: 25GB/month, $89/month Pro
imgix	Real-time image processing, responsive images	Free tier: 1,000 master images
Amazon CloudFront	Global distribution, integration with S3	Pay-as-you-go: $0.085/GB
KeyCDN	Fast delivery, WebP support	$0.04/GB

Basic CDN Setup:

<!-- Before: Origin server -->
<img src="https://yoursite.com/images/photo.jpg">

<!-- After: CDN -->
<img src="https://cdn.yoursite.com/images/photo.jpg">

Advanced CDN with Transformations (Cloudinary example):

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/demo/image/upload/w_800,q_auto,f_auto/photo.jpg">

Parameters: w_800 (width), q_auto (auto quality), f_auto (auto format WebP/AVIF)

Platform-Specific Optimization

WordPress Image Optimization

Built-in Features:

WordPress auto-generates multiple image sizes (thumbnail, medium, large)
Lazy loading enabled by default (WordPress 5.5+)
srcset automatically added to images

Recommended Plugins:

1. ShortPixel Image Optimizer:

Lossy, glossy, lossless compression
WebP conversion
Bulk optimization
Free: 100 images/month

2. Imagify:

3 optimization levels
WebP and AVIF support
Bulk optimization
Free: 20MB/month

3. Smush:

Lossless compression
Lazy loading
Bulk smush
Free version available

4. EWWW Image Optimizer:

Local and cloud compression
WebP conversion
Auto-optimize on upload
Free and pro versions

WordPress Configuration:

// functions.php - Set custom image sizes
add_image_size('custom-large', 1600, 9999, false);
add_image_size('custom-medium', 800, 9999, false);
add_image_size('custom-small', 400, 9999, false);

// Disable unnecessary image sizes to save space
function disable_unused_image_sizes($sizes) {
    unset($sizes['medium_large']); // 768px
    unset($sizes['1536x1536']); // 2x medium_large
    unset($sizes['2048x2048']); // 2x large
    return $sizes;
}
add_filter('intermediate_image_sizes_advanced', 'disable_unused_image_sizes');

Shopify/E-commerce Optimization

E-commerce Image Requirements:

Product images: High quality (85-90% compression)
Multiple angles: 4-8 images per product
Zoom functionality: Provide 2000×2000px images
Thumbnails: Aggressive compression (70-75%)
Consistency: Same aspect ratio across products

Shopify Best Practices:

Upload 2000×2000px product images
Shopify automatically creates smaller versions
Use WebP format (Shopify supports it)
Use Shopify's image CDN (automatic)
Name files descriptively for SEO: product-name-blue.jpg

Image Optimization Apps for Shopify:

TinyIMG SEO & Image Optimizer
Crush.pics Image Optimizer
Image Optimizer by Booster Apps

Product Image Specs:

Main Product Image: 2000×2000px, 85-90% quality, 200-400KB
Thumbnail Grid: 600×600px, 75-80% quality, 40-80KB
Zoom View: 2500×2500px or higher, 90% quality, 400-600KB
Lifestyle Images: 1600×1200px, 80-85% quality, 150-300KB

Static Site Generators (Next.js, Gatsby)

Next.js Image Optimization:

import Image from 'next/image'

export default function ProductImage() {
  return (
    <Image
      src="/images/product.jpg"
      width={800}
      height={600}
      alt="Product"
      loading="lazy"
      placeholder="blur"
      blurDataURL="data:image/jpeg;base64,..." // Low-res placeholder
      quality={85}
    />
  )
}

Next.js Benefits:

Automatic image optimization
Auto WebP/AVIF conversion
Responsive images (srcset)
Lazy loading
Blur placeholder while loading
Prevents CLS with automatic sizing

Gatsby Image:

import { GatsbyImage, getImage } from "gatsby-plugin-image"

export default function HeroImage({ data }) {
  const image = getImage(data.heroImage)

  return (
    <GatsbyImage
      image={image}
      alt="Hero"
      loading="eager" // Above-the-fold
    />
  )
}

Gatsby Benefits:

Build-time image optimization
Automatic responsive images
WebP conversion
Blur-up effect
Art direction support

Monitoring and Testing Image Performance

Tools for Performance Testing

Google PageSpeed Insights:

Tests Core Web Vitals
Provides image optimization suggestions
Shows properly sized image warnings
Suggests next-gen formats (WebP, AVIF)

GTmetrix:

Waterfall chart (shows image load timing)
Image optimization report
Historical performance tracking
Recommendations for compression

WebPageTest:

Detailed performance metrics
Filmstrip view (visual load progression)
Image analysis
Multiple location testing

Chrome DevTools:

1. Open DevTools (F12)
2. Network tab → Filter by "Img"
3. Reload page
4. Check:
   - Total image size
   - Number of images
   - Load time for each image
   - Images blocking render

Core Web Vitals Optimization

LCP (Largest Contentful Paint) - Target: < 2.5s:

Common Culprits:

Unoptimized hero image
Large background image
Slow server response

Fixes:

Optimize hero image (< 200KB)
Preload LCP image

<link rel="preload" as="image" href="hero.webp" type="image/webp">

Use CDN for faster delivery
Compress more aggressively
Use WebP/AVIF formats

CLS (Cumulative Layout Shift) - Target: < 0.1:

Common Culprits:

Images without width/height attributes
Images loading late and shifting content
Ads/embeds without reserved space

Fixes:

Always specify width and height

<img src="image.jpg" width="800" height="600" alt="..." loading="lazy">

Use CSS aspect-ratio

img {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

Reserve space for lazy-loaded images

INP (Interaction to Next Paint) - Target: < 200ms:

Common Culprits:

Heavy JavaScript processing images
Image sliders/carousels blocking main thread
Large images decoding during interaction

Fixes:

Optimize carousel images (< 100KB each)
Use CSS transforms for image animations
Decode images asynchronously

<img src="image.jpg" decoding="async" alt="...">

Setting Up Performance Budgets

What Is a Performance Budget:

Maximum allowed resource sizes
Prevents performance regression
Enforced during development

Example Image Budget:

{
  "resourceSizes": {
    "total": 1500,        // Total page size in KB
    "image": 800,         // Total image size in KB
    "script": 300,
    "stylesheet": 100,
    "other": 300
  },
  "resourceCounts": {
    "image": 20,          // Maximum number of images
    "script": 10,
    "stylesheet": 5
  }
}

Enforcement Tools:

Lighthouse CI (automated testing)
webpack-bundle-analyzer (build analysis)
bundlesize (npm package)

Lighthouse CI Example:

# .lighthouserc.json
{
  "ci": {
    "assert": {
      "assertions": {
        "total-byte-weight": ["error", {"maxNumericValue": 1500000}],
        "uses-optimized-images": "error",
        "uses-webp-images": "warn",
        "modern-image-formats": "warn"
      }
    }
  }
}

Common Website Image Problems and Solutions

Problem: Large Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS)

Symptom: Content jumps around when images load.

Cause: Images without specified dimensions.

Solution:

<!-- BAD: No dimensions -->
<img src="image.jpg" alt="Photo">

<!-- GOOD: Specified dimensions -->
<img src="image.jpg" width="800" height="600" alt="Photo">

<!-- BEST: Modern aspect-ratio CSS -->
<img src="image.jpg" alt="Photo" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; width: 100%; height: auto;">

Problem: Slow LCP (Largest Contentful Paint)

Symptom: Hero image takes 3-5+ seconds to fully render.

Causes:

Hero image too large (> 500KB)
No preloading
Render-blocking resources
Slow server/CDN

Solutions:

Compress hero to < 200KB
Preload hero image:

<link rel="preload" as="image" href="hero.webp" type="image/webp">

Use CDN
Optimize Critical Rendering Path

Problem: Images Look Pixelated on Retina Displays

Cause: Serving 1x images on 2x (Retina) displays.

Solution: Serve 2x images but compress more:

<img
  src="image-800w.jpg"
  srcset="image-800w.jpg 1x, image-1600w.jpg 2x"
  alt="Product"
>

Where image-1600w.jpg is compressed more aggressively (70-75% instead of 85%) to maintain similar file size.

Problem: Different Image Quality Across Website

Cause: Inconsistent compression settings.

Solution: Create compression guidelines and use batch processing:

Hero Images: 85% quality, WebP, < 200KB
Product Photos: 85% quality, WebP, < 250KB
Blog Images: 80% quality, WebP, < 150KB
Thumbnails: 75% quality, WebP, < 60KB
Backgrounds: 75% quality, WebP, < 200KB

Use TinyImagePro's batch compression with presets for consistency.

Problem: Old Browsers Don't Support WebP/AVIF

Cause: Legacy browser compatibility.

Solution: Always provide fallbacks:

<picture>
  <source srcset="image.avif" type="image/avif">
  <source srcset="image.webp" type="image/webp">
  <img src="image.jpg" alt="Fallback for all browsers">
</picture>

Browser automatically selects best supported format.

Best Practices Checklist

Before Upload

✅ Resize images to display dimensions (accounting for 2x Retina) ✅ Choose correct format (JPEG for photos, PNG for graphics, SVG for logos) ✅ Compress appropriately (75-90% quality depending on use case) ✅ Remove EXIF metadata (saves 10-50KB, improves privacy) ✅ Create multiple sizes for responsive images (400w, 800w, 1200w, 1600w) ✅ Convert to WebP/AVIF (with JPEG/PNG fallbacks)

HTML Implementation

✅ Always specify width and height attributes (prevents CLS) ✅ Use lazy loading for below-the-fold images ✅ Implement srcset for responsive images ✅ Add descriptive alt text (SEO and accessibility) ✅ Use loading="eager" only for above-the-fold images ✅ Implement <picture> elements for modern formats ✅ Preload LCP image (hero/banner) ✅ Use decoding="async" for large images

Performance Optimization

✅ Keep total image weight under 800KB per page ✅ Limit number of images (< 20 per page ideal) ✅ Use CDN for global delivery ✅ Enable browser caching (1 year for images) ✅ Monitor Core Web Vitals monthly ✅ Set performance budgets and enforce them ✅ Test on slow 3G connections ✅ Audit with Lighthouse regularly

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What's the best image format for website photos? A: JPEG for maximum compatibility, WebP for 25-35% better compression with fallback to JPEG. Use <picture> element to serve both.

Q: How much should I compress website images? A: 75-85% quality for most images. Hero images can be 85%, thumbnails 70-75%. Aim for < 200KB for large images, < 100KB for content images.

Q: Should I use WebP or AVIF? A: Use both with fallbacks. Serve AVIF to supporting browsers (smallest), fallback to WebP (good support), fallback to JPEG (universal).

Q: How do I optimize images for mobile? A: Use responsive images with srcset, serve smaller images to mobile devices, implement lazy loading, and compress more aggressively (70-80% quality).

Q: What causes slow image loading? A: Large file sizes, no compression, missing lazy loading, slow server/CDN, too many images, render-blocking resources.

Q: How do I fix "Serve images in next-gen formats" warning? A: Convert images to WebP or AVIF using tools like TinyImagePro or command-line tools, then implement with <picture> element and fallbacks.

Q: Should I lazy load hero images? A: No! Never lazy load above-the-fold images, especially hero images. Use loading="eager" or no loading attribute. Lazy loading hero images hurts LCP.

Q: How do responsive images work with srcset? A: Browser selects appropriate image based on screen size and resolution. Provide 3-4 size variants, browser downloads only one.

Q: What's a good LCP score? A: Under 2.5 seconds is "Good", 2.5-4.0 is "Needs Improvement", over 4.0 is "Poor". Optimized hero images are key to good LCP.

Q: How often should I audit image performance? A: Monthly audits are ideal. Run Lighthouse test after any major changes. Set up automated monitoring with Lighthouse CI.

Conclusion

Website image optimization is one of the highest-impact improvements you can make for performance, SEO, and user experience. Proper image compression and implementation can reduce page load times by 40-80%, dramatically improve Core Web Vitals scores, and boost search rankings.

Key Takeaways:

Compress images to 75-85% quality for 60-80% file size reduction
Use modern formats (WebP, AVIF) with JPEG/PNG fallbacks
Implement responsive images with srcset for mobile optimization
Lazy load all below-the-fold images
Always specify dimensions to prevent layout shift
Preload LCP image (usually hero image)
Use a CDN for global fast delivery
Monitor Core Web Vitals and set performance budgets
Aim for < 200KB hero images, < 100KB content images

Ready to optimize your website images? Try our free image compressor for instant professional results.

Related guides:

Compress JPEG Images - JPEG optimization techniques
Compress PNG Images - PNG compression guide
Batch Compress Images - Process multiple images
Compress Image to 1MB - Target specific sizes

How to Compress Images for Website: Complete Guide 2025

Why Website Image Optimization Matters

Page Load Speed and User Experience

SEO and Google Rankings

Core Web Vitals Impact

Cost Savings

Optimal Image Specifications for Websites

Image Sizes by Website Section

File Size Targets by Page Type

How to Compress Images for Website: Step-by-Step

Step 1: Choose the Right Format

Step 2: Resize Images to Display Dimensions

Step 3: Compress with Optimal Quality Settings

Step 4: Implement Responsive Images

Step 5: Use Modern Image Formats with Fallbacks

Advanced Website Image Optimization Techniques

Lazy Loading Images

Progressive JPEG for Web

Image Sprites for Icons

Critical Images and Preloading

CDN for Image Delivery

Platform-Specific Optimization

WordPress Image Optimization

Shopify/E-commerce Optimization

Static Site Generators (Next.js, Gatsby)

Monitoring and Testing Image Performance

Tools for Performance Testing

Core Web Vitals Optimization

Setting Up Performance Budgets

Common Website Image Problems and Solutions

Problem: Large Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS)

Problem: Slow LCP (Largest Contentful Paint)

Problem: Images Look Pixelated on Retina Displays

Problem: Different Image Quality Across Website

Problem: Old Browsers Don't Support WebP/AVIF

Best Practices Checklist

Before Upload

HTML Implementation

Performance Optimization

Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion

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