The larger the image you upload to your LibGuide, the more load time the page will require, which can be a turnoff to users, especially mobile users. If you don’t want to change the size of an image, but need to reduce the file size of the image, you want to compress the image.

Check out these instructions for an easy method to compress PNGs and JPEGs.

Want to try it for yourself? Use this image.

Dogs...Compressed File.