Compress images for your website
Uncompressed photos are a common reason a page fails Core Web Vitals.
Shrink the files here, then upload them to your host. The work stays in the browser.
- Reduce page weight before you deploy.
- Keep the compressor local so staging assets never leave the laptop.
- Pair with WebP conversion for modern browsers.
Optimize a site batch locally, then upload to your host.
Images and Largest Contentful Paint
The largest image on a page often sets LCP. A lighter file can start render sooner.
Resize to the display width, convert to WebP when you can, then compress.
A simple website workflow
1. Resize to the max display size. 2. Convert JPEG or PNG to WebP if the stack supports it. 3. Compress the batch.
Then upload. Do not ship camera originals into WordPress or a static /public folder.
Frequently asked questions
It helps page speed. Page speed is a ranking factor through Core Web Vitals. Content and links still matter more.
Use WebP for modern sites. Keep JPEG when a tool or email client cannot read WebP.