CraigyBabyJ guide

Compress images for website speed

Large images are one of the easiest ways to slow down a page. Most wins come from resizing first, then choosing a sensible delivery format.

Match the display size

If a card only shows an image at 600 pixels wide, uploading a 3000 pixel image wastes bandwidth. Resize close to the real display size first.

Use WebP for modern pages

WebP is usually a strong format for live website images because it keeps good quality at a smaller file size than many JPG or PNG exports.

Do a visual check

Compression settings are not magic numbers. Check faces, small text and sharp edges before replacing an original image on a live site.

Useful tools for this job

Use these tools when you are ready to try the workflow on your own files.