The way that you format your images can seriously impact your site’s performance. Images typically account for most of the downloaded bytes on a web page, so the fewer bytes the browser has to download, the faster the browser can render the content.
We take the guesswork out of finding the optimal settings for your image with the following recommendations on how to format images for your website for best results.
Need to find the size and dimensions of your original image?
I have a PC: Right-click on the image file and select Properties.
I have a Mac: Press Option while clicking on the image file, then select Get Info.
The ideal image file format depends on how the image will be used. Already know about these image formats? Jump down to Best Practices.
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Follow these guidelines to keep your web pages running smoothly with optimal images.
Images should be no more than 2500 pixels wide. Banner images smaller than 1500 pixels may appear blurry or pixelated if enlarged to fit wider screens.
Uploading larger images will affect site performance. We recommend a file size of less than 500 KB when possible (there will be exceptions).
Tip: If you have a large number of images on a page, even if each is under 500 KB, you may experience slow loading speeds. Check your page content to ensure your page size is 5 MB or under.
Only use letters, numbers, underscores, and hyphens in file names. Avoid spaces and other characters like question marks, percent signs, and ampersands to ensure that images upload correctly.
Tip: File names tell search engines what the image is about. Being more descriptive makes it more likely that you’ll show up in image searches.
Last updated: June 2019
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