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Everything you need to know about image formats, optimization, and web performance.
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Images and Core Web Vitals
How images affect Core Web Vitals (LCP, CLS, INP) and practical strategies to optimize for better Google rankings and user experience.
Responsive Images: The Complete Guide
Master responsive images with srcset, sizes, picture element, and art direction. Learn how to serve the right image size to every device for faster loading and better performance.
WebP: Google's Modern Image Format
Complete guide to WebP image format - compression efficiency, quality comparison, browser support, and implementation strategies for modern web development.
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Sharp: The Fastest Node.js Image Processor
Complete guide to Sharp - the high-performance image processing library for Node.js. Learn resizing, format conversion, optimization, and real-world use cases.
Images and Core Web Vitals
How images affect Core Web Vitals (LCP, CLS, INP) and practical strategies to optimize for better Google rankings and user experience.
Lazy Loading Images: 2025 Guide
Master image lazy loading for better performance. Learn native loading='lazy', Intersection Observer, blur-up techniques, and best practices for Core Web Vitals.
Responsive Images: The Complete Guide
Master responsive images with srcset, sizes, picture element, and art direction. Learn how to serve the right image size to every device for faster loading and better performance.
How to Choose the Right Image Format
Complete decision guide for selecting image formats. JPEG vs PNG vs WebP vs AVIF vs SVG - when to use each format for optimal quality and performance.
Color Spaces: sRGB vs Display P3
Understanding color spaces for web images. When to use sRGB, Display P3, and how to handle color management for consistent display across devices.
PNG: When Transparency Matters
Complete guide to PNG image format - lossless compression, transparency, PNG-8 vs PNG-24, optimization techniques, and when to choose PNG over JPEG or WebP.
JPEG: The Format That Won't Die
Everything you need to know about JPEG - the 30-year-old image format that still dominates the web. History, how it works, quality settings, and when to use it.
AVIF: The Next Generation Image Format
Comprehensive guide to AVIF (AV1 Image File Format) - superior compression, HDR support, wide color gamut, and why it's the future of web images.
WebP: Google's Modern Image Format
Complete guide to WebP image format - compression efficiency, quality comparison, browser support, and implementation strategies for modern web development.
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