Image content delivery networks (CDNs) are excellent at optimizing images. Switching to an image CDN can yield a 40–80% savings in image file size.
“An image CDN is a regular content delivery network topped with a set of software enhancements to enhance the underlying CDNs functionality”
Why Use a CDN for Images? Here Are 7 Reasons
- Better load times
- Better Security
- Protection from DDoS
- Better Ranking
- Increased Conversions
- Less Cost
- Reliable
What is an image CDN?
Content Delivery Networks are typically composed of the front-end – the content that visitors can access – and the backend, which includes the database and API.
It can speed up your website by caching, so requests won’t have to reach your own server in order to receive a proper response. When your website is down, the CDN can continue to handle requests with a quick response.
An image CDN also provides image conversion for multiple browsers, image types, image sizes. All automated without you having to upload all the different formats initially.
