Fast Web Images: Hands-On Compression with Squoosh

Large, unoptimized images are the leading cause of slow websites and poor user experiences. Squoosh provides an intuitive, powerful way to compress and convert images directly in your browser. This text-based course guides you through the entire process of image optimization. You will learn how to analyze image files, choose the right formats, and apply compression techniques that dramatically speed up your website while maintaining crisp visual quality. What you'll learn: * Understand key image compression terminology and how file sizes impact Core Web Vitals. * Compare modern image formats like WebP and AVIF against traditional JPEG and PNG. * Navigate the Squoosh interface to visually balance file size reduction and image quality. * Apply lossy and lossless compression settings tailored to different web assets. * Prepare responsive images for modern, mobile-first web designs. * Integrate optimized images into your HTML and CSS workflows. The course begins with foundational concepts of digital images and web performance. You will then progress to step-by-step written walkthroughs of Squoosh, experimenting with different compression codecs and optimization strategies. This course is designed for web designers, developers, content creators, and beginners looking to improve website speed. No prior design or coding experience is required. Start reading today to make your websites faster and more efficient.