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    Compress for a portfolio or CV: useful settings, quality and format and before sharing

    Compress for a portfolio or CV: practical method, settings, checks and common mistakes to review before using the final image.

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    This page shows how to use Compress for a portfolio or CV, including the checks worth making before you save, publish or share the image.

    This guide explains the right settings, useful steps and checks to make before downloading.

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    practical workflow

    The workflow is designed to be fast, simple and privacy-friendly.

    Keep an original version.

    quality and format

    Test several quality settings.

    Use WebP when possible.

    mistakes to avoid

    Choose a descriptive file name.

    Prepare an image for the web, email, social media or a document.

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    How to do it in 3 steps

    1

    Open Compress from the Convertly Picture catalog.

    2

    Add your image.

    3

    Adjust the available options.

    4

    Run the process and download the result.

    5

    Keep an original version.

    Pro tips

    • Use WebP when possible.
    • Choose a descriptive file name.
    • Keep an original version.
    • Test several quality settings.

    Common mistakes to avoid

    • Publishing without checking the final result.
    • Repeating destructive processing.
    • Confusing file size, dimensions and visual quality.
    • Using a source image that is too small.

    Frequently asked questions

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