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The Hidden Costs of Unoptimized Images on Your E-commerce Store

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e-commerce image optimizationproduct imagesconversion ratesonline store speed
Unoptimized product images can silently erode the performance and profitability of your e-commerce site. Large images slow page loads, increasing abandonment rates at crucial conversion moments—especially during checkout. They also drive up bandwidth costs, strain mobile performance, and impede organic visibility. Customers expect high-quality visuals but will not wait for them to load. By compressing product images, choosing the best formats (WebP or AVIF), and leveraging image CDNs, you can accelerate page loads, boost conversion rates, and gain a competitive SEO advantage for every product page. Investing in image optimization is non-negotiable for modern online stores.