Common Image Compression Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Published by ImageCompressor | Updated 2025
This article identifies common image compression issues like over-compression, wrong format selection, lack of resizing, missing alt text, and more — and how to prevent them.
- Over-Compression: Avoid setting quality too low (stick to 75–85%).
- Wrong Format: Use WebP/AVIF for photos, PNG for graphics.
- Not Resizing: Scale images before uploading.
- Missing Metadata: Add descriptive filenames and alt text.
- Skipping Mobile Optimization: Use responsive sizes and lazy loading.
Use tools like ImageCompressor to avoid these mistakes and keep image quality high while reducing size.