Key Features

1. Automatic Image Optimization

• Converts images into modern, efficient formats like WebP or AVIF
• Resizes and compresses images based on device, screen size, and network conditions
• Reduces load times without degrading visual quality

2. Automatic Video Optimization

• Converts videos into adaptive streaming formats like HLS or DASH
• Adjusts bitrate and resolution dynamically depending on user bandwidth
• Supports on-the-fly transcoding so the right version is delivered to each device

3. Edge Processing

• Image & Video Manager works at Akamai’s edge nodes, meaning media is optimized closer to the user, reducing latency
• No need to pre-process every version of an image or video at origin

4. Responsive Media Delivery

• Detects user device, screen size, and connection speed to serve the best version automatically
• Helps improve performance scores on tools like Google PageSpeed Insights

5. Integration with Akamai Properties

• You can configure media optimization rules as part of your property
• Works seamlessly with caching, security, and delivery rules already applied via Akamai

Benefits

• Faster load times – optimized images/videos load more quickly on all devices
• Reduced bandwidth costs – smaller files reduce data usage
• Global consistency – users everywhere get the best version of content
• Automatic updates – new images/videos are optimized in real-time without manual intervention