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Optimization tips (video tutorial)

Last updated: Feb-26-2024

Overview

Watch this tutorial to learn how to optimize your images to improve the performance of your website or application.

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Tutorial contents

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Optimization tip #1 - scale images to their display size

Jump to this spot in the video  0:24 Resizing images to their display size can reduce the bandwidth required to deliver them. Use Cloudinary's c_scale parameter, together with a width or height, to scale an image to its display size. You can also automate resizing by taking advantage of Cloudinary's support for responsive design.

Optimization tip #2 - automate quality

Jump to this spot in the video  0:56 Use Cloudinary's quality parameter with a value of auto q_auto, a smart algorithm that reduces the size of your images while retaining their visual quality. If a quality parameter is not applied in your URL, Cloudinary uses a default setting, Default image quality, which can be modified in Cloudinary Console under Settings > Optimization.

Optimization tip #3 - auto select file format

Jump to this spot in the video  1:39 Use Cloudinary's fetch format parameter with a value of auto f_auto to automatically detect which browser is requesting the image so that it may select and deliver the image in its most efficient format.

Optimization tip #4 - change format to reduce file size

Jump to this spot in the video  2:07 You can use the lossy flag fl_lossy to convert images from PNG to JPEG if the alpha channel is not being used, to reduce the file size.

More optimizations

Jump to this spot in the video  2:47 You can get more optimizations and insights based on your usage patterns by going to the Reports page in your Cloudinary Console.

Keep learning

Related topics
  • Image optimization: How to optimize the delivery of your images by resizing, adjusting the quality, and using the most optimal formats.
  • Video optimization: How to optimize the delivery of your videos, including how to use optimal formats, codecs and bitrates as well as resizing and adjusting the visual quality.

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