How to avoid artifacts (WebP/JPEG)
Short answer: Resize before you squeeze KB, bump target size on gradients, swap WebP↔JPEG if you see banding—always preview at 100%.
Last reviewed: April 2026.
- Downscale first; then target KB
- Avoid over‑compressed gradients/text; try higher KB
- Switch format if halos appear (WebP ↔ JPEG)