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Image Optimizer Pro
Keep the detail. Lighten the page.
Your photography should help people understand your business without making every page carry unnecessary weight. Image Optimizer Pro, powered by Smush Pro, brings image preparation and delivery controls together for existing libraries and future uploads.
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Illustrative application view: Resize Controls.
A practical guide to Image Optimizer Pro
Listed from Business Essential in the Business catalog. Compression and lazy loading are not all exclusive to Pro; the image CDN is a premium option. Elite inclusion, enabled modules, storage and CDN allowances are confirmed with your selected plan.
01 / PREPARE
03 / FORMAT
01 / FEATURE GUIDE
Give existing images a fresh start
Bulk processing lets you work through an established media library without uploading every image again. Automatic processing can apply the chosen approach to future uploads, while directory optimization helps address supported images outside the usual library. A portfolio refresh or a growing product catalog can therefore use a repeatable process instead of a collection of one-off fixes.
Illustrative application view: Bulk Optimization.
02 / FEATURE GUIDE
Choose compression for the image, not a headline score
Illustrative application view: Compression Levels.
Adjustable compression levels let you balance file weight against visual fidelity. Lossy settings can change the image, so fine product details, artwork and photography deserve a visual review. Metadata removal and original-image optimization provide additional controls. Available originals can support restoration, but keeping those originals also uses storage. Review important images before applying an aggressive setting widely.
03 / FEATURE GUIDE
Size photographs for the job they do
Resize controls help prevent oversized uploads from becoming the default. Think about the largest useful display size, high-density screens and the role of each image. A full-width project photograph has different needs from a small team portrait. The appropriate setting preserves useful detail while avoiding source dimensions that serve no practical purpose on the page.
Explore three image roles → Scroll or swipe to the next card, or use the links above.
Hero photograph
Match the largest useful display size and review high-density screens.
Illustrative application view. This is a workflow example, not a measured before-and-after result.
Next: Product →Product detail
Review fine textures and product zoom before applying aggressive compression.
Illustrative application view. This is a workflow example, not a measured before-and-after result.
Next: Thumbnail →Thumbnail or portrait
Use dimensions that suit the smaller placement, then check the mobile result.
Illustrative application view. This is a workflow example, not a measured before-and-after result.
Back to hero image →04 / FEATURE GUIDE
Use modern formats thoughtfully
WebP and AVIF are available output options for compatible delivery setups. Local next-generation processing supports Media Library JPEG and PNG images; offloaded S3 media needs a different assessment. Changing the chosen format can require reoptimization. Check browser delivery and visual quality on representative pages rather than assuming a modern format produces the same saving for every file.
Illustrative application view: Next-Gen Formats.
05 / FEATURE GUIDE
Load pictures when they become useful
Lazy loading can defer images farther down a page until visitors approach them. Important first-screen artwork needs different treatment: supported critical-image preloading can help prioritize it. A long gallery is a useful example. The goal is to make the opening content available while avoiding unnecessary early requests, then check scrolling, galleries and layout stability.
Illustrative application view: Lazy Load.
06 / FEATURE GUIDE
Give image delivery its own plan
The Pro image CDN offers another delivery route, including resizing and format conversion for compatible browsers. It is separate from the CSS and JavaScript delivery available through Advanced Performance Pro. CDN use, bandwidth and account allowances depend on the selected configuration. Existing image delivery services should be reviewed before another layer is introduced.
Illustrative application view: CDN Network.
07 / FEATURE GUIDE
Keep the library working as it grows
Activity logging and available bulk-restoration tools help make optimization easier to review. Supported image sizes and processing methods still matter: very large uploads can need manual handling. After a new design, inspect hero images, product zoom and mobile galleries again. An image workflow should follow the way the business publishes, rather than relying on a single cleanup forever.
Illustrative application view: Overview.
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How does image optimization fit the wider site?
Existing pictures generally do not need to be re-uploaded. Results depend on their starting size, format, quality target and delivery environment; there is no fixed saving for every library. Explore the Performance applications category and Advanced Performance Pro for caching and asset loading, then use Analytics Pro to understand which image-rich pages your visitors actually use.
Illustrative application view: Next-Gen Formats. Review the chosen format in the wider delivery configuration.
ACCESS AND CONFIGURATION
Listed from Business Essential in the Business catalog. Compression and lazy loading are not all exclusive to Pro; the image CDN is a premium option. Elite inclusion, enabled modules, storage and CDN allowances are confirmed with your selected plan.