#45

Don’t neglect Retina optimization

Hot Tip #45 is don’t neglect Retina optimization.

Simply put, Retina Displays have higher density pixels, needing a bigger version of the imagery to appear crisp.

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Clear infographics and crisp app screenshots leave a wonderful first impression, especially if your target market is designers.

  • Responsive Images - Developer Eric Portis details exactly how to deliver @2x images on Retina screens.
  • ImageOptim - My go-to for image size optimization for JPG, GIF, PNG and SVG.
  • BGJar - Free online tool to create colorful SVG blobs.