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Smush Alternative for Next.js & Astro

Next.js and Astro include automatic image optimization - no plugin needed.

TL;DR

You don't need Smush after migrating to Next.js or Astro. Modern frameworks offer built-in solutions or lightweight npm packages that replace Smush with better performance and zero plugin bloat. See the alternatives below.

Official docs: Next.js Documentation · Astro Documentation

The Problem with Smush

Smush alternative with built-in optimization

Modern Alternatives

next/image

Automatic image optimization

service

Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Modern solution
  • Better performance

Cons

  • May require learning

How to Implement

Visit https://nextjs.org/docs/pages/api-reference/components/image

Astro Images

Built-in image component

service

Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Modern solution
  • Better performance

Cons

  • May require learning

How to Implement

Visit https://docs.astro.build/en/guides/images/

Migration Steps

1

Use framework image components

2

Automatic WebP conversion

3

Lazy loading included

4

Responsive sizes generated

Frequently Asked Questions

Is automatic optimization as good?
Yes! Framework optimization is often better than plugins.

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