What Are WebP Images?
Here’s a straightforward explanation of what WebP image files are, when to use them, and how to convert them.
Which Image File Formats Are Best for What? Photography Edition
There’s a bunch of different image formats available, some old as well as many new ones. But it’s not always clear which is the best to use. JPG? RAW? HEIC? WebP? Here’s a quick guide on which image files formats are best, when.
How to Convert JPG to WebP with XnConvert
If you’re looking to manually create WebP versions from JPGs (or any other image file formats, for that matter), XnConvert is free, multiplatform, and is especially good at handling large batches of images.
JPEGmini Pro Review
JPEGmini Pro promises that their proprietary algorithm can dramatically reduce the size of JPGs with no discernible loss in quality. So I put their secret sauce to the test.
ShortPixel Image Optimizer for Wordpress
There are several cloud-based image optimization services available for Wordpress. I put ShortPixel through its paces to see how to stacks up to the competition.
Is there any benefit to using WebP images on my website?
WebP is an emerging image format that is designed to create images that are visually indistinguishable from JPGs (or PNGs) but with much smaller file sizes. That in turn makes for a faster website.
Optimus Image Optimizer for Wordpress Review
Optimus is a plugin and cloud service combination that promises to dramatically reduce the filesize of your images and speed up your Wordpress site. Here’s my hands-on review.
EWWW Image Optimizer Cloud Review
If you use a lot of images on your WordPress site and are serious about speeding it up, image optimization is a great place to start and can give some really impressive gains for very little work or expense.
