Image Optimizer for Magento 2

Optimize multiple image types

Magento 2 Image Optimizer supports store admins to compress various types of images including PNG, JPG, GIF, TIF and BMP. These are the most popular image formats that all online stores are using to upload the pictures of products, services and more. Compressing the image size will optimize the performance of the store site.

With Image Optimizer extension, store admins can lighten the images on the site easily and conveniently right from the admin backend with some simple clicks. Compress to get light images to rocket the store site!

Image optimization quality - Lossless or Lossy

The most interesting feature of Image Optimizer is allowing store admins to set compression level. There are two compression options: Lossless and Custom (Lossy). Two types will bring out the difference in image quality and file size.

Lossless is a filter that compresses the data, which allows you to retain image quality while reducing the file size. Lossless will remove unnecessary meta data from image files. The trade-off is that there is little decrease in file size.

Meanwhile, Custom (Lossy) compression means that there is the loss of data of the original image file. The biggest advantage of lossy impression is the significant reduction in file size. However, the biggest con is the loss of quality. With Image Optimizer extension, the users can set the quality percent they would retain after the compression process with slight visible loss in image quality. The compression level as well as optimized image quality is under your full control.

Automated optimization process

The image compression can be activated on a frequent basis with the support of cron running. Store admins do not need to take time to compress manually when Cron function is enabled.

Magento 2 Image Optimizer will periodically scan to notify about the optimization status of available images. Then, the optimization process will be activated at a certain time frequently to compress the scanned images. Both scan and optimization actions can be auto-activated by cron, which saves a lot of time for store admins.

Back up original images

Making modifications should go along with backup. Automatic backup by Image Optimizer keeps the original images safely and support store admins to roll-back any image if necessary. All backup images are stored properly in a certain image directory, which is ready-to-use anytime.

The backup function helps store admins feel comfortable to try on image modifications without the worry about the loss of the original version.

Included and excluded image directories

The image scan can be assigned to specific directories of the store site. From the admin backend, store admins can set the included directories whose images are scanned and the excluded directories which are skipped to scan.

With directory separation, scan becomes time-saving and focusing. Some directories require original images with full quality will not be considered in the optimization process.