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Image Compression for Web Designers: A Cheat Sheet for Faster Designs

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Web designers must balance visual sophistication with performance. Always start with correctly-sized images—never use oversized source files. Use JPEG or WebP for photos, SVG for icons and illustrations, and PNG only when transparency is needed. Compress everything with dedicated tools, stripping metadata and unnecessary color depth. Build a repeatable workflow, employ 'srcset' for responsive images, and validate outputs with performance testing tools. This cheat sheet is your everyday reminder to optimize, ensuring exceptional UX without sacrificing brand aesthetics.