Images
How to Compress Images Without Losing Quality
A practical guide to smaller, sharper images for websites and social media.
Updated 2026-08-01
Choose the right format
WebP is a strong default for photographs and interface images. AVIF can reduce file size further, while PNG remains useful when lossless transparency is essential.
Prevent layout shifts
Reserve the image dimensions in the layout and provide meaningful alternative text. A stable aspect ratio improves perceived performance and accessibility together.