Assets Folder
Theme asset image compression that optimizes banners and graphics while preserving originals
What is Assets Folder?
Assets Folder is a theme optimization tool that compresses images stored in your Shopify theme's /assets directory. This includes banners, graphics, icons, and other visual elements that are part of your theme structure rather than product photos.
The tool intelligently compresses supported image formats (JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF) while automatically excluding files that shouldn't be compressed like icons, SVGs, and animated GIFs. Original files are preserved, allowing safe optimization without risk of data loss.
Key Benefits
Faster Page Load Times
Compressed theme assets reduce page weight and improve site speed
Safe Optimization
Original files are preserved and can be restored anytime
Smart Compression
Automatically excludes icons, SVGs, and animated GIFs from compression
Preserves Filenames
Maintains original filenames to keep theme structure intact
Main Features
Bulk compression of all theme asset images in one click. Scans JPG, PNG, WebP, and GIF files in your /assets folder and applies smart compression.
JPG & PNG: Standard image format compression
WebP Support: Modern format optimization
GIF Handling: Static GIF compression
Bulk Processing: Compress all assets at once
Selective Compression
Excludes icons and SVGs automatically
Original Backup
Preserves uncompressed versions
Filename Preservation
Keeps original asset names
Animation Protection
Skips animated GIFs automatically
Getting Started
Tools › Assets FolderNavigate to Assets Folder
Go to Tools › Assets Folder from the main navigation
Review Asset Images
Check the list of images that will be compressed (JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF)
Start Compression
Click Compress All Asset Images to begin bulk optimization
Important Settings
Supported File Types
Compresses JPG, PNG, WebP, and static GIF files stored in theme assets
Smart Exclusions
Automatically skips icons, SVG files, and animated GIFs to prevent issues
Filename Preservation
Maintains original asset filenames to ensure theme compatibility
Original Backup
Preserves uncompressed versions allowing safe restoration if needed