Tinify: Compress PNG and JPEG images in OpenCart

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Extension Compatibility

• OpenCart: 3.0.0.0, 3.0.0.2, 3.0.1.0, 3.0.1.1, 3.0.1.2, 3.0.2.0, 3.0.3.0, 3.0.3.1, 3.0.3.2, 3.0.3.3, 3.0.3.4, 3.0.3.5, 3.0.3.6, 3.0.3.7, 3.0.3.8, 3.0.3.9, 3.0.4.0, 3.0.4.1,

Image optimization in OpenCart via TinyPNG

Module for smart compression of PNG and JPEG images at the stage of their uploading in OpenCart. Image optimization is performed via the TinyPNG API, which uses unique compression techniques to reduce the size of JPEG and PNG files. Selectively reducing the number of colors in an image results in fewer bytes to store data. The effect is almost invisible visually, but there is a big difference in file size, up to 80% of the original file size. This will have a positive effect on the page load speed, data display, and this is an important indicator when checking the site in PageSpeed ​​Insights, ie directly affects SEO.

The main advantages of the Tinify module:

• automatic compression when uploading JPG and PNG images to products, categories, etc.;
• photo optimization with almost no visible loss of quality;
• saving disk space on the hosting;
• view statistics in the personal account on the TinyPNG service;
• free compression of 500 images per month for one API key.