Images are usually the heaviest part of a web page. Compressing them is the single fastest way to speed up your site — and it takes seconds.
The 80% quality rule
For JPEG and WebP, 80% quality is the sweet spot: file size drops 60–80% versus the original, and the difference is invisible to the human eye in almost all cases. Only go lower for thumbnails or decorative backgrounds.
JPEG vs. WebP vs. PNG
- WebP — smallest files, great quality. Supported by all modern browsers. Best default choice.
- JPEG — universal compatibility. Use it when you need maximum support (email, old systems).
- PNG — only for images that need transparency or pixel-perfect sharpness (logos, screenshots with text).
Resize before you compress
A 4000px photo displayed at 800px is wasted weight. Set a max width matching your actual display size first, then compress — the savings multiply.
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Keep reading:
- JPEG vs PNG vs WebP vs SVG: Which Format Should You Use?
- 10 Free Online Tools Every Developer Should Bookmark
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