Image Optimization at Work

Image #1

79 Kb
This image is about 79 Kb in size.

Image #2

22 Kb
This image is about 22 Kb in size. See much difference between it and image #1?

Image #3

16 Kb
Using a thumbnail with a link to a larger image still gives your customers the visual information they want while cutting down on download times. This image could still be optimized as it's about 16 Kb in size.

Image #4

>4 Kb
This thumbnail is less than 4 Kb in size. It is 4 times smaller than Image #3 and about 1/20th the size of Image #1. Don't forget to optimize your thumbnails as well!

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