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How can I improve LCP by optimizing image loading on my website?

Asked on Nov 30, 2025

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Improving Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) often involves optimizing how images are loaded and displayed on your website. By ensuring images are efficiently loaded, you can significantly enhance your site's LCP performance.

<!-- BEGIN COPY / PASTE -->
    <link rel="preload" href="/path/to/image.jpg" as="image" type="image/jpeg" />
    <img src="/path/to/image.jpg" alt="Description" width="600" height="400" loading="lazy" />
    <!-- END COPY / PASTE -->

Additional Comment:

Use "preload" to prioritize loading of critical images that impact LCP.
Set explicit "width" and "height" attributes to prevent layout shifts.
Implement "lazy-loading" for below-the-fold images to defer their loading.
Consider using modern image formats like WebP for better compression.
Ensure your server supports HTTP/2 to improve image delivery speed.

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How can I improve LCP by optimizing image loading on my website?

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