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Minify HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. By removing unnecessary characters and white spaces, you can reduce the file size of your website's code, which can help improve overall page load time.

Optimize your server. Ensure that your server is properly configured to handle image requests efficiently. This may include enabling GZIP compression, setting up browser caching headers, and utilizing server-side caching.

Use a content delivery network (CDN). A CDN can help offload the bandwidth used to serve your images and deliver them faster to users around the world. This can greatly improve page load time, especially for users located far away from your server.

Consider lazy loading. Lazy loading is a technique where images are loaded only when they come into view on the webpage. This can help reduce initial page load time by prioritizing the loading of visible content.

Remove unnecessary images. Evaluate your website and remove any unnecessary images that do not contribute to the user experience or page content. This can help reduce the overall file size of your website.

Optimize image loading order. Load critical images first, such as those above the fold or essential for user interaction. This allows users to see and interact with important content while images further down the page continue to load.

Consider using a sprite sheet. Sprite sheets combine multiple smaller images into a single file, reducing the number of HTTP requests needed to load the images. This can help improve page load time.

Remove excessive image metadata. Some images may contain unnecessary metadata, such as camera model or geolocation information. Removing this metadata can help reduce image file size and improve page load time.

Regularly analyze and optimize. Monitor your website's performance and regularly analyze and optimize image file sizes. Tools like Google PageSpeed Insights or GTmetrix can provide insights and recommendations for further optimization.

By implementing these strategies, you can significantly reduce the file size of large images on your website and improve overall page load time.

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