Choose the best optimization preset for your website

Optimole now includes presets that let you choose the best optimization settings based on your website’s goals — whether you prioritize speed, image quality, or a balance of both.

📝 Note: New users will start with the Speed Optimized preset by default. If you are old users that used plugin before this feature was introduced - you will retain your Custom settings.

⚙️ Available Optimization Presets

You can now select one of the following presets in Optimole > Settings > Advanced > Compression to quickly configure recommended settings:

🚀 Speed Optimized (Default for New Users)

Ideal for websites that focus on maximum performance, improved loading times, and better SEO (e.g., Google Core Web Vitals).

  • Best Image Format: Disabled (serves AVIF/WebP only)
  • Retina Images: Disabled
  • Network Optimization: Enabled (adjusts quality for slow networks)
  • AVIF: Enabled
  • Strip Metadata: Enabled


🎯 Quality Optimized

Ideal for websites where image quality is more important than load speed, such as portfolios or eCommerce stores.

  • Best Image Format: Enabled (chooses best format automatically)
  • Retina Images: Enabled
  • Network Optimization: Disabled
  • AVIF: Enabled
  • Strip Metadata: Enabled

⚖️ Custom

A third option called Custom is intended for general use websites that want both decent image quality and good loading performance and you can customize all the settings upon your needs.

Good to know: You can always switch between presets or customize individual settings at any time.

❓ FAQ

  • Where can I change the preset? Go to Optimole > Settings > Advanced > Compression and choose from the preset dropdown.
  • Will changing a preset override my manual changes? Yes. Switching to a preset will apply the recommended settings and override any manual adjustments after you save the change.
  • Can I go back to my old settings? If you change to a preset and want to undo it, you’ll need to manually restore your previous configuration if you saved a different preset already.
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