Portfolio Image Optimization Guide
Balance visual quality and page speed for design, photography, development, and creative portfolio websites.
Portfolio websites rely on image quality, but heavy originals can make the first impression slow. The goal is not maximum compression; it is preserving trust while keeping the page responsive.
Start around quality 80 or higher for featured work. Use smaller, more compressed files for listing thumbnails, and keep more detailed files for project detail pages.
UI screenshots contain text and thin lines, so aggressive lossy compression can make them blurry. Compare PNG and near-lossless WebP for interface work, and use lossy WebP for photo-heavy projects.
For search visibility, include project names, roles, and asset context in filenames and alt text where natural. Accuracy matters more than keyword repetition.
- Use quality 80 or higher for featured work.
- Prepare separate thumbnail and detail files.
- Check UI screenshot text clarity.
- Compare WebP for photo-heavy projects.
- Write accurate filenames and alt text.