Faster image loading and file size limit updates

Your images are an important part of your website. Once your Showit website is upgraded, Showit will automatically give visitors a smaller, faster-loading version of your images when their browser supports it.

The format is called WebP, but you don't need to learn a new image format or change the way you work.

Keep uploading and using your images just like you do now. There's nothing to convert, export, or re-upload. Showit handles the optimization behind the scenes.

Automatic image optimization is one of many new features and improvements coming to upgraded Showit designs. Upgrading now gives your website access to this update and gets it ready for what we're building next.

How this helps your website

Smaller images give a visitor's browser less to download. That can help your pages load faster, especially on an image-rich website or a mobile connection.

In our comparison of pages on our platform, the typical page used 44% less image data on mobile and 38% less on desktop after WebP delivery was turned on.

Every website is different, so this doesn't mean every page will load 44% faster. Your design, custom code, and other tools can also affect loading speed. But reducing the amount of image data is a meaningful step toward a faster experience for the people visiting your site.

Upgrade your website for automatic image optimization

Automatic WebP delivery is one of the benefits available on upgraded Showit websites.

The easiest way to check your website is to look beside its name in Showit. If you see a green check, your website is upgraded and you're all set. You don't need to make any changes to your image files.

If you don't see the green check, preview your website and follow the steps to upgrade it. Be sure to look through each page before upgrading, especially if your site uses custom code.

Upgrading gives your website automatic image optimization and prepares your design for new Showit features as they're released.

➞Upgrade Your Design

Faster image delivery without extra image work. It's one more way Showit is helping your website make a strong first impression for your business.

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FAQs

What is WebP?

WebP is an image format made for the web. It can reduce the amount of image data a visitor needs to download, which can help a page load faster. Showit handles the format automatically, so you don't need to learn how to create WebP files yourself.

Do I need to convert or re-upload my images?

No. Keep uploading and using your images just like you do now. When your site is eligible, Showit automatically sends the WebP version to browsers that support it.

Is automatic image optimization included with upgraded websites?

Yes. WebP is available on upgraded Showit websites. Look for the green check beside your website name. If you see it, your website is upgraded and you're all set. Upgrading also prepares your design for new Showit features as they're released.

What happens if someone's browser doesn't support WebP?

They'll still see your images. Showit can send the regular JPG or PNG version instead.

Will WebP make my website load faster?

Smaller image files can help pages load faster, but images are only one part of website performance. Your design, custom code, and other tools can also affect loading speed, so results will vary from site to site.

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More room for your files

We've also updated the file-size limits in the Showit app.

Basic Blog image uploads have a 4 MB limit.