Drupal Image Optimization Guide: Key Modules for Performance Boost
The blog post, ‘Drupal Image Optimization, Part 2: Performance Booster Modules’, by Nadiia Nykolaichuk explores Drupal modules that enhance image performance. It follows a visually focused Part 1 by diving into compression, resizing, and lazy-loading techniques aimed at improving speed and SEO.
The ImageX article details key modules such as WebP, ImageAPI Optimize, and Lazy-load, explaining how they automate image format conversion, compression pipelines, and viewport-based loading. It also highlights Drupal core improvements from versions 9.2 to 10.1, including native WebP support and responsive image lazy-loading.
While rich in practical insights, the article is verbose and occasionally repetitive. However, it effectively maps out a modular strategy for optimizing media-heavy Drupal sites. This makes it a valuable read for developers planning performance enhancements using Drupal’s built-in and contributed image tools.