> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.scaleflex.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.scaleflex.com/dynamic-media-optimization-dmo/transformations/image-optimization/image-compression.md).

# Image compression

You can change the compression (output format and quality) of your image by using compression filters. You can use the compression filters alongside [Operations](/dynamic-media-optimization-dmo/transformations/image-optimization/operations.md) and [Filters](/dynamic-media-optimization-dmo/transformations/image-optimization/filters.md).

{% hint style="info" %}
By default, Scaleflex DAM delivers the images as WebP. If the format is not supported by the client browser, it falls back to JPEG or PNG. If you wish to keep the original format, you can use **force\_format=original**.
{% endhint %}

You can of course force a specific output format(s). More details can be found in the image formats section.

| ![](https://2536208400-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fqsq2dR7Fjagf5eTifWZx%2Fuploads%2FKT3ew1yk4rlZ7mZdTpsy%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=22e0fbab-c708-4486-8ee9-f000d11dc608) | <p><a data-mention href="/dynamic-media-optimization-dmo/transformations/image-optimization/image-compression/image-formats.md#webp-format">/pages/h2ehSUkx0ME3OKhizwY5#webp-format</a><br>A modern format suitable for most images. Supports trasnparency and offers both lossy and lossless compression.</p>                            |
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| ![](https://2536208400-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fqsq2dR7Fjagf5eTifWZx%2Fuploads%2FYpD2pbR1SIKhT3Z0aJId%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=5c05b70c-dbfb-4791-bb19-fc895df9aa43) | <p><a data-mention href="/dynamic-media-optimization-dmo/transformations/image-optimization/image-compression/image-formats.md#jpeg-compression">/pages/h2ehSUkx0ME3OKhizwY5#jpeg-compression</a><br>The most popular and widely-supported format. Used by digital cameras. Suitable for photographic images. Lossy compression only.</p> |
| ![](https://2536208400-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fqsq2dR7Fjagf5eTifWZx%2Fuploads%2FqlMRIhEqb7hvNaiUFqLV%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=bec8710d-0b6c-43ee-bddd-fa36d7c1dbf4) | <p><a data-mention href="/dynamic-media-optimization-dmo/transformations/image-optimization/image-compression/image-formats.md#od_0a3cb543-1">/pages/h2ehSUkx0ME3OKhizwY5#od\_0a3cb543-1</a><br>Image format with transperency support suitable for raster logos, charts, infographs, etc. Lossless compresison only.</p>                 |