How to Optimize WordPress Images for Speed and User Experience – RazoRSharp Support Center

Overview

Optimizing your WordPress images can significantly improve your website's speed and overall user experience. This guide will explain how to optimize your images using Adobe Photoshop and Tinypng.com. Here's the process at a glance:

1. Adjust image size in Photoshop.
2. Save images for the web in Photoshop.
3. Further optimize the image using Tinypng.
4. Compare the before and after results.

Detailed Guide

Step 1: Adjust Image Size in Photoshop

First, we'll resize the image using Adobe Photoshop. If you don't already have Photoshop, you can [download it here](https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html).

1. Open Photoshop and select the image file you wish to optimize.
2. Navigate to the Menu bar at the top of the screen. Select the Image tab.
3. From the dropdown menu, choose Image Size.
4. Adjust the image size according to the requirements of your website. For a visual guide on how to do this, check out this [screencast](https://www.screencast.com/t/byAEF32I).

Step 2: Save the Image for the Web in Photoshop

Now, let's optimize the image for the web.

1. Go to the File tab on the top Menu.
2. Hover over Export and select Save for Web from the dropdown menu.
3. Choose JPG: Medium for a balance between image quality and file size. If you're more concerned about file size, choose PNG-8.
4. Save the optimized image.

Step 3: Further Optimize the Image Using Tinypng

Next, we'll use Tinypng to compress the image further without significantly losing quality.

1. Navigate to [Tinypng](https://tinypng.com/).
2. Upload the image you just saved from Photoshop. For help with this step, see this [screencast](https://www.screencast.com/t/gCe4y2aPRhr).
3. Download the optimized image.

Step 4: Compare the Before and After Results

Finally, compare the original and optimized images to see the difference.

1. Here's the image [before optimization](https://www.screencast.com/t/hznxHtABi).
2. Here's the image [after optimization](https://www.screencast.com/t/EeCPWemx).

By following these steps, you can significantly reduce the file size of your images, which can in turn, increase your WordPress site's speed and improve the user experience.

Remember, the goal is to balance file size and image quality. Over-optimization can lead to poor image quality, which may negatively impact user experience.