# 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 [image-operations](https://docs.cloudimage.io/transformations/image-operations "mention") and [image-filters](https://docs.cloudimage.io/transformations/image-filters "mention").

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

Most of the on-the-fly image transformations can be configured using the [Asset Variation Builder](https://docs.cloudimage.io/transformations/asset-variation-builder), an in-line URL  builder to preview each image transformation instantly.

| ![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/IDIcmPiz7q6Sr6ZHHQxV/blobs/86HHCPHk6YGtGvwBVQXZ/image.png) | <p><a data-mention href="image-formats#webp-format">#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://content.gitbook.com/content/IDIcmPiz7q6Sr6ZHHQxV/blobs/ROzQCyafy72KyK2FwVWR/image.png) | <p><a data-mention href="image-formats#jpeg-compression">#jpeg-compression</a><br>The most popular and widely-supported format. Used by digital cameras. Suitable for photographic images. Lossy compression only.</p> |
| ![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/IDIcmPiz7q6Sr6ZHHQxV/blobs/ousenuVE2wOiodNzM9VM/image.png) | <p><a data-mention href="image-formats#od_0a3cb543-1">#od\_0a3cb543-1</a><br>Image format with transperency support suitable for raster logos, charts, infographs, etc. Lossless compresison only.</p>                 |


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