Image workflow
Optimize images in bulk for the web
Launching or migrating a site often means dozens of images at once. This workflow batch-compresses rasters, converts to WebP where appropriate, and optimizes SVG icons so pages stay light.
Category: Image · Last updated: 2026-07-22
Step-by-step path
Steps (3 tools)
Batch-compress, convert to WebP, and tidy SVGs before deploying assets.
Step 1: Batch compress
Tool: Bulk Image Processor
Shrink many JPEG/PNG files in one pass.
Open Bulk Image Processor- On your device
- No signup
- Stays on your device
Step 2: Convert to WebP
Tool: Bulk WebP Converter
Generate WebP versions for modern browsers.
Open Bulk WebP Converter- On your device
- No signup
- Stays on your device
Step 3: Optimize SVGs
Tool: SVG Optimizer
Clean icon and illustration SVG markup for production.
Open SVG Optimizer- On your device
- No signup
- Stays on your device
When to use this workflow
- You are preparing a folder of product or blog images for deploy.
- Lighthouse flags oversized image payloads.
- You want WebP variants alongside originals.
Tips
Tips for better results
- Keep originals offline; export web derivatives into a separate folder.
- SVGs with embedded bitmaps may need raster compression instead.
- Pair with the single-image website workflow for hero assets that need cropping.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do bulk tools upload my gallery?
Processing is designed to stay on your device. Confirm the on-page privacy note for large batches.
Should every image become WebP?
Prefer WebP for photos and UI bitmaps; keep SVG for icons when possible.
Keep going
Related workflows
Remove backgrounds, resize for layout, compress, and convert to WebP for faster page loads.
- Convert HEIC source (optional)
- Remove background
- Resize
- Compress
- Convert to WebP
- JPG fallback (optional)
Resize for YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram with dedicated tools, then bulk compress.
- YouTube thumbnail
- LinkedIn banner
- Facebook cover
- Instagram sizes
- Bulk compress
Hit exact KB limits, resize dimensions, and convert formats portals accept.
- Hit KB target
- Balance resize + size
- Convert format