Compress Existing Images in WordPress (2 Methods)

There are multiple benefits in optimizing your images: less storage needed, better user experience, better image SEO and more.

Ideally, you should optimize image before you upload them to your WordPress site. Alternatively, you can compress your existing images (after you upload them).

Here are 2 ways to do that in WordPress.

Table of Contents Method 1. Use an image optimization plugin (easy, free or paid)

The easiest way is to use a dedicated plugin that will do the job for you. I’ve used many of them and can recommend the following one:

ShortPixel

The usage is based on credits.