Images are often the largest files on a website, and optimizing them can dramatically improve performance. Here’s how to ensure your images load quickly:
- Use the Right Format: Save images in modern formats like WebP, which offer better compression without sacrificing quality, or stick with JPEG for photos and PNG for images that require transparency.
- Compress Images: Tools like TinyPNG or ImageOptim can reduce image sizes without noticeable loss in quality. Compressing images reduces load times, especially on mobile devices with slower networks.
- Lazy Loading: Implement lazy loading for images, which loads images only when they’re about to enter the viewport, reducing the initial load time for pages with many images.
