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Reduce LCP with image optimization
Reduce LCP with image optimization by resizing, converting, and compressing images before they reach production.
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# Example target for a website herosource: hero-export.pngresize: 1920px wideconvert: WebPquality: 78-84result: 1.2MB -> 156KBWhy this matters
The production reason.
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A visually small image can still be a huge file. The browser downloads bytes, not design intent.
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Compressing before deploy reduces LCP, bandwidth, CDN cost, and mobile wait time.
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The best workflow is repeatable: resize to display dimensions, convert to the right format, then compress.
How it holds up outside a demo.
- Next.jsOptimize source images before handing them to next/image.
- WordPressDo not upload 6000px camera exports for 1200px content slots.
- ShopifyKeep product images sharp, but compress lifestyle banners aggressively.
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