Performance · 1 min read
Optimizing Images in Next.js
By Addis PCB DesignPublished 8/7/2026Updated 8/7/202624 views
Faster websites begin with optimized images. Here's how I improved loading speed using modern techniques.
Optimizing Images in Next.js
Images often account for the largest portion of a webpage. Optimizing them significantly improves performance.
What I Changed
Lazy loading
Blur placeholders
Responsive sizing
Modern image formats
Example
<Image src="/hero.jpg" alt="Hero" fill priority />Results
Metric
Before
After
LCP
3.4s
1.7s
Page Size
3.8MB
1.5MB
