Auto-compress large images on upload

Example workflows

Starting points built from this record, not transcripts of a run. Each prompt is written the way it should be sent, as one paragraph, and each is worth editing before you send it.

1. 01

   Stand it up from scratch

   You have read the record and want Auto-compress large images on upload working in a real project rather than a sandbox.

   Set up Auto-compress large images on upload in this project — large images are now automatically compressed during upload. Walk it end to end, tell me exactly what you changed, and flag anything I have to switch on myself before it works.

   Expected outcome

   A working setup, a plain list of what changed, and a short list of anything left for you to switch on. Check that list before assuming it is done.

2. 02

   Upload high-resolution photos without hitting the size limit

   The record lists this as one of the jobs Auto-compress large images on upload is meant for, so it is a fair first test of whether it fits your app.

   In this project, use Auto-compress large images on upload for upload high-resolution photos without hitting the size limit. Build the smallest version that a real user could complete end to end, keep the change scoped to that path, and tell me how to test it myself.

   Expected outcome

   One complete path a user can walk, the files and settings that changed, and the steps to test it. Walk it yourself before you ship it.

3. 03

   Review it before you publish

   Auto-compress large images on upload is wired in and you are about to put it in front of people. This is the pass that catches the half-configured version.

   Review how this project uses Auto-compress large images on upload before I publish. Check automatic image compression and quality preservation, list anything that is missing, misconfigured, or only half wired, fix what is safe to fix, and tell me what you left alone and why.

   Expected outcome

   A findings list split into what was fixed and what was left, with a reason for each. Anything left alone is yours to decide on.

4. 04

   Keep image quality while cutting file size automatically

   A second job the record lists for Auto-compress large images on upload, useful once the first path works.

   Extend this project so Auto-compress large images on upload also covers keep image quality while cutting file size automatically. Reuse what is already wired rather than adding a parallel setup, and tell me what you reused and what is new.

   Expected outcome

   A second path built on the same setup, plus a note on what was shared and what was added.

Frequently asked

• What is Auto-compress large images on upload?

  Auto-compress large images on upload is Lovable's Cloud feature: Large images are now automatically compressed during upload. When uploading large images that exceed the size limit, Lovable compresses them, while clearly indicating when compression is applied.

• Is Auto-compress large images on upload GA or in beta?

  Auto-compress large images on upload is generally available (GA) on Lovable.

• What Lovable plan includes Auto-compress large images on upload?

  Auto-compress large images on upload is available on all Lovable plans.

• When did Auto-compress large images on upload launch?

  Auto-compress large images on upload launched on May 24, 2026.

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