Automatic Image Conversion to Next-Gen Formats
Tinify CDN can automatically transcode your PNG and JPG images to next-generation image formats like WebP, reducing load times and enhancing web performance and user experience.
How it works
Automatic conversion
Tinify CDN detects whether the visitor supports WebP by analyzing the Accept headers. If WebP is supported, and the resulting WebP image is smaller than the original (optimized) PNG/JPG image it will be served to the next visitor.
This process is seamless and requires no manual intervention, ensuring that your images are always delivered in the most efficient format possible.
Browser Compatibility
For browsers that do not support WebP, Tinify CDN ensures compatibility by serving the original (optimized) image format. This fallback mechanism guarantees that all users, regardless of their browser's capabilities, will receive images that are optimized for their viewing experience.
Frequently asked questions
How can I enable and disable this feature?
To enable or disable this feature, simply go to the CDN dashboard and adjust the switch as needed. While this feature is automatically enabled for new websites, existing ones require manual activation via the dashboard. When disabled, your images will be served in their original format.
Can I disable this feature for specific images or directories?
Currently, the automatic conversion feature applies globally to all images served through a Tinify CDN site. Fine-grained control over specific images or directories is not supported at this time.
How does this affect my CDN billing?
Serving images in next-gen formats like WebP generally results in smaller file sizes, which can lead to reduced bandwidth usage and potentially lower CDN costs. At the moment conversions, like resizing and optimizations are not billed separately on Tinify CDN.
