Shopify-Supported Image Formats and its Impact on Site Speed
- 1. WebP Image Format
- 2. JPEG Image Format
- 3. PNG Image Format
Choose the Right File Type
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JPEG
The quality level can be adjusted to find a good output even if you lose image quality. Shopify recommends using JPEG for product images, pages, and blog posts.
- Products
- Banners or Slideshows
- Pages and Blog Posts
JPG Image Format Features:-
- A smaller size
- Fast Loading
- Does not support transparency
- Image quality is lower than PNG
- For images-heavy web pages
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PNG
PNG images produce better quality images, but they are larger in size. The images have excellent quality and transparent elements, but if they are heavily compressed, they will lose image quality.
- Logos
- Icons
- Border
PNG Image Format Features:-
- Support transparency
- Large file size
- Slow loading time
- Higher image quality
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How to use Shopify Inbuilt System for WebP Images Delivery
An image file format of the next generation with exceptional compression capabilities. To reduce the file size, both lossy compression and lossless compression methods are used. with image compression possibilities that exceed JPG and PNG, WebP is the fastest-loading image format and enhances the speed of your website. If your customer’s browser supports WebP, Shopify will automatically render uploaded images as WebP.
In some browsers, such as Internet Explorer, WebP images cannot be viewed, and many visual editing programs do not allow you to modify or save WebP images.
Read this Blog and Find:- How to Effectively use WebP for Shopify Speed Optimization
Why do Image Formats Matter?
Image formats play a crucial role in the speed and performance of a shopify store. Understanding image formats helps you maintain image quality on a basic level.
Understanding file formats means understanding file sizes, which makes sending and storing images easier. It also affects the load times for your website’s pages, which impacts user experience and search engine optimization.