The Image Compressor blog
Practical guides on compressing images, choosing the right format and making your website faster.
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AVIF vs WebP in 2026: real-world benchmark and when to switch
AVIF is measurably smaller than WebP at equivalent quality — but the encoding cost is 10–50× higher. Here's when the trade-off is worth it and when it isn't.
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How to compress images without losing quality (the honest guide)
Every image compressor claims 'no quality loss'. That's a lie. Here's what actually happens at each quality setting and where the real invisible-loss threshold sits.
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The image sizing checklist for launching a new website
Launching a new site? Here's the image checklist we run every time — every asset type, every dimension, every format, in the order you should build them.
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Why image compression matters for website speed
A 2-second slower site doubles your bounce rate. Almost every time, the cause is images. Here is what that costs you and how to fix it.
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How to compress images on iPhone and Android in your browser
Phone cameras produce huge files. Here's how to compress them on the spot, in your mobile browser, without installing an app.
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How image compression improves Core Web Vitals and SEO
Google's Core Web Vitals are a real ranking factor, and images are the most common cause of poor scores. Here's how compression fits in.
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How to reduce image file size for websites and blogs
Heavy images are the number-one cause of slow websites. Here's a step-by-step process for getting your image weight under control.
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JPG vs PNG vs WebP: which image format should you use?
Choosing the right image format is the single biggest lever for image file size. Here's a no-nonsense guide to JPG, PNG and WebP.
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