Performance · Informational intent
How to Optimize Images for WordPress
Images are often the largest bytes on content pages, making them a high-leverage optimization target.
Resize to display dimensions
Do not upload multi-megapixel originals when the layout only needs a much smaller image.
Compress
Use visually acceptable compression rather than chasing a theoretical minimum file size.
Modern formats
WebP or AVIF can reduce bytes when supported by your workflow.
Lazy load below the fold
Defer offscreen images while keeping the likely LCP image discoverable and high priority.
If hosting is part of the bottleneck
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