How Do I Compress an Existing Image in WordPress?

When you want to compress an image in WordPress, there are a few things to keep in mind. The first is to make sure the image is in the correct format.

WordPress supports JPEG, PNG, and GIF files, but it doesn’t support BMP or JPG2000 files. If your image is not in one of these formats, you’ll need to convert it first.

Next, you’ll need to decide how much compression you want. WordPress offers a range of compression levels, from very low (50%) to very high (100%).

The higher the compression level, the smaller the file will be, but the more time it will take to upload. If you’re not sure what level to choose, start with the Lowest level and work your way up.

Finally, you’ll need to insert the code into your WordPress theme or blog post. To do this, locate the appropriate file in your WordPress site, and look for a line that says .

Replace compressed_image.jpg with the name of the compressed image you created.