Why use a CDN for your images?
A CDN reduces image loading time by serving files from the server closest to each visitor. Here is how it works and why it matters for any website with images.
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What is the AVIF format and why is it replacing WebP?
AVIF is the new web image format in 2026: lighter than WebP, better quality, near-universal browser support. Discover why AVIF is overtaking WebP and JPEG.
Can you use a photo found on Google?
Every image found on Google is protected by copyright. Find out what you risk, how to filter royalty-free images and what the legal alternatives are.
The best royalty-free image libraries in 2026
Unsplash, Pexels, Pixabay, Freepik: discover the best free and royalty-free image libraries in 2026 for your web, design and social media projects.
What are EXIF metadata and how to remove them?
GPS data, camera model, date taken: discover what EXIF metadata in your photos contains and how to remove it to protect your privacy.
How to protect your images against hotlinking?
Hotlinking, bandwidth theft, .htaccess, CDN, referrer policy: discover all the methods to protect your images against hotlinking and secure your hosting.
How to optimise your images for SEO in 2026?
File naming, alt tag, compression, WebP format, structured data: discover all the techniques to optimise your images for SEO in 2026.
What are Core Web Vitals and how do images affect them?
LCP, CLS, INP: discover what Google's Core Web Vitals are, how images impact these metrics and how to optimise your visuals to improve your score.
What is image lazy loading?
Image lazy loading defers the loading of visuals until they are about to become visible on screen. Discover how it works and why you should enable it.
WebP vs JPEG vs PNG: which format should you choose?
WebP, JPEG or PNG: discover the differences in quality, file size and compatibility to choose the best image format for your needs.