# Crush.pics

> Crush.pics is a Shopify app for automatic image compression and optimization. It compresses product and theme images, generates SEO-friendly alt text and filenames, and keeps new uploads optimized automatically — for faster page loads and better search rankings.

Crush.pics is made by Space Squirrel. Install it from the Shopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/crush-pics. Support: support@crush.pics.

## Main pages

- [Home](https://crush.pics/): What Crush.pics does — automatic image compression and optimization for Shopify stores.
- [Pricing](https://crush.pics/pricing/): Data-metered plans; every plan includes compression, alt text, file renaming, automations, and 30-day backups.
- [Help Center](https://crush.pics/help/): Setup, automations, and troubleshooting articles.
- [Changelog](https://crush.pics/changelog/): Product updates and new features.

## Guides

- [The Crush.pics Guide to Image Compression](https://crush.pics/guides/guide-to-image-compression-and-optimization/): Why optimizing images gives visitors a faster, better experience on your site.
- [Shopify Image Compression is Not Enough](https://crush.pics/guides/shopify-image-compression-is-not-enough/): What Shopify's built-in compression covers and what more can be done.
- [The Crush.pics Guide to Image SEO](https://crush.pics/guides/the-crush-pics-guide-to-image-seo/): How small changes to your images can have a big impact on search rankings.

## Help: Getting started

- [Installing Crush.pics on Your Shopify Store](https://crush.pics/help/getting-started/installing-crush-pics-on-your-shopify-store/): Install from the Shopify App Store and open the app from your admin.
- [First-Time Setup: Recommended Settings](https://crush.pics/help/getting-started/first-time-setup-recommended-settings/): Sensible defaults for compression, automations, and safety on a new install.
- [Plans & Billing](https://crush.pics/help/getting-started/plans-and-billing/): How plans, quotas, and billing work with your Shopify store.
- [Searching and Browsing Your Images](https://crush.pics/help/getting-started/searching-and-browsing-your-images/): Find product images quickly using search and the image library.
- [Uploading & Compressing Images Manually](https://crush.pics/help/getting-started/uploading-and-compressing-images-manually/): Run one-off or selective compression without waiting for automations.

## Help: Automations

- [What Are Automations?](https://crush.pics/help/automations/what-are-automations/): How automations keep Shopify images compressed, renamed, and SEO-ready.
- [Setting Up Compression](https://crush.pics/help/automations/setting-up-compression/): Enable automatic compression for new and existing images.
- [Compression Presets Explained](https://crush.pics/help/automations/compression-presets-explained/): Compare presets and pick the right tradeoff for your store.
- [Which Images Get Compressed](https://crush.pics/help/automations/which-images-get-compressed/): Which Shopify images are processed automatically and which may be skipped.
- [Setting Up Alt Text](https://crush.pics/help/automations/setting-up-alt-text/): Automate meaningful alt text for accessibility and SEO.
- [Setting Up File Renaming](https://crush.pics/help/automations/setting-up-file-renaming/): Configure filename templates for consistent, SEO-friendly names.
- [Restoring Images](https://crush.pics/help/automations/restoring-images/): Revert to originals or undo an optimization.

## Help: Troubleshooting

- [Images Not Being Compressed – Common Causes](https://crush.pics/help/troubleshooting/images-not-being-compressed-common-causes/): The most frequent reasons an image is skipped or cannot be compressed.
- [Compressed Images Look Lower Quality Than Expected](https://crush.pics/help/troubleshooting/compressed-images-look-lower-quality-than-expected/): Tune presets, check display size vs intrinsic pixels, restore or re-export.
- [Understanding the Activity Log](https://crush.pics/help/troubleshooting/understanding-the-activity-log/): Audit compressions, renames, alt text updates, and errors.
- [Understanding Your Site Speed Score](https://crush.pics/help/troubleshooting/understanding-your-site-speed-score/): How speed scores relate to images and what Crush.pics changes.

## Optional

- [Privacy Policy](https://crush.pics/privacy/)
- [Terms of Service](https://crush.pics/terms/)