So you’ve finished editing your photo in Photoshop and now you want to save it for the web. You might be thinking: what’s the best way to do that without losing quality or ending up with a huge file? Photoshop makes this pretty easy.
With just a few clicks, you can optimize your image so it looks great online and loads fast on websites or social media. Let’s walk through exactly how to do it step by step.
Step-by-Step Guide to Save for Web
- Open Your Image and Go to Export
Start with your photo open in Photoshop. Head to the top menu, click File, and hover over Export. You’ll see an option called Save for Web. Click it, or use the shortcut Alt + Shift + Ctrl + S (Windows) to open the Save for Web window. - Check Out the Save for Web Window
Once the window pops up, you’ll see your image with some handy tools. You can zoom in or out to get a closer look at your photo. This is great for checking details before saving. - Choose Your Image Format
In the Preset dropdown, pick a format that suits your needs. For most web images, JPEG is a solid choice. You can select JPEG Low or JPEG Medium depending on how much compression you want. Medium usually strikes a nice balance between quality and file size. - Optimize for Smaller File Size
Want your image to load faster online? Check the Optimized box. This compresses the file without sacrificing too much quality, making it perfect for websites. - Adjust Image Size (Optional)
If you need a specific size for your image, look for the Image Size section. You can tweak the width and height here to fit your website or project needs. Just type in your desired dimensions and hit Apply. - Save Your Image
When you’re happy with the settings, click Save. Choose where you want to store the file on your computer, give it a name, and hit Save again. Your image is now optimized for the web!
And that’s it!
You’ve successfully saved your image for the web, perfect for faster loading on websites, blogs, or emails.