Uploaded October 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this GIMP tutorial, I show you how to save or export your photos and graphic design compositions using the best settings and file types for the web. I explain why each file type is best based on the type of file you are saving, and how having the right file type can speed up the performance of your website (if uploading to the website). This tutorial covers all the tips you need to know for optimal site and image performance!
0:00 - Intro
0:53 - Resources for Tutorial
1:16 - Why File Size & Quality Are Important
2:08 - What Filetype Should You Save As?
2:38 - Saving Images for the Web
3:45 - Scaling & Cropping for the Web
5:53 - Best Image Compression Settings
8:34 - Saving Compositions w/ Images & Graphics for Web
9:41 - Saving Graphics for the Web
11:45 - Why Not Use PNG for Photos for the Web?
12:40 - Final Thoughts
Visit our website for more text and video tutorials:
daviesmediadesign.com/tutorials
Enroll in Our GIMP Photo Editing Masterclass:
udemy.com/course/gimp-photo-editing/?couponCode=FINALGIMPSUMMERSALE
Get My New E-book - The GIMP Book of Layers:
daviesmediadesign.com/gimp-book-of-layers
Want to make your GIMP theme look like mine? Check out this GIMP tutorial article:
daviesmediadesign.com/customize-gimp-2-10-user-interface
See how you can help out the GIMP Team:
gimp.org/develop
Download the latest version of GIMP 2.10:
gimp.org/downloads
Download the Email Icon Used in This Tutorial (Located Under "Downloads" Via the Link):
daviesmediadesign.com/project/how-to-save-for-the-web-in-gimp-best-settings-for-web-optimized-images
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#SaveforWeb #ImageCompression #ImageOptimization
In this GIMP tutorial, I show you how to save or export your photos and graphic design compositions using the best settings and file types for the web. I explain why each file type is best based on the type of file you are saving, and how having the right file type can speed up the performance of your website (if uploading to the website). This tutorial covers all the tips you need to know for optimal site and image performance!
0:00 - Intro
0:53 - Resources for Tutorial
1:16 - Why File Size & Quality Are Important
2:08 - What Filetype Should You Save As?
2:38 - Saving Images for the Web
3:45 - Scaling & Cropping for the Web
5:53 - Best Image Compression Settings
8:34 - Saving Compositions w/ Images & Graphics for Web
9:41 - Saving Graphics for the Web
11:45 - Why Not Use PNG for Photos for the Web?
12:40 - Final Thoughts
Visit our website for more text and video tutorials:
daviesmediadesign.com/tutorials
Enroll in Our GIMP Photo Editing Masterclass:
udemy.com/course/gimp-photo-editing/?couponCode=FINALGIMPSUMMERSALE
Get My New E-book - The GIMP Book of Layers:
daviesmediadesign.com/gimp-book-of-layers
Want to make your GIMP theme look like mine? Check out this GIMP tutorial article:
daviesmediadesign.com/customize-gimp-2-10-user-interface
See how you can help out the GIMP Team:
gimp.org/develop
Download the latest version of GIMP 2.10:
gimp.org/downloads
Download the Email Icon Used in This Tutorial (Located Under "Downloads" Via the Link):
daviesmediadesign.com/project/how-to-save-for-the-web-in-gimp-best-settings-for-web-optimized-images
Facebook: facebook.com/DaviesMediaDesign
Twitter: @DaviesMediaDes
Instagram: @DaviesMediaDesign
#SaveforWeb #ImageCompression #ImageOptimization
