Performance Optimization Guide
Maximize Processing Speed
Optimize your browser and system settings for the fastest possible file processing experience with Compresso's WebAssembly-powered tools.
🚀 Quick Performance Checklist
Before You Start Processing
✅ Do This First
❌ Avoid These
🔧 Browser Optimization Settings
Chrome/Edge Settings
Enable Hardware Acceleration
Path: Settings → Advanced → System
✓ Enable "Use hardware acceleration when available"
Increase Memory Allocation
Chrome Flags: chrome://flags/
• Enable "WebAssembly lazy compilation"
• Enable "WebAssembly baseline compiler"
Privacy & Security
Allow Compresso to use:
• JavaScript (required)
• File downloads
• Local storage
Firefox Settings
Performance Settings
Path: Settings → General → Performance
✓ Uncheck "Use recommended performance settings"
✓ Enable "Use hardware acceleration when available"
Advanced Configuration
about:config settings:
• javascript.options.wasm_optimizinglevel = 2
• dom.workers.maxPerDomain = 8
Memory Management
Increase content process limit:
Settings → General → Performance → Content process limit
💾 System Requirements & Recommendations
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Optimal |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | 16GB+ |
| CPU | Dual-core | Quad-core | 8+ cores |
| Storage | 500MB free | 2GB free | 5GB+ free |
| Internet | 1 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 50+ Mbps |
📊 Performance by File Type
⚡ Fastest Processing
Why fast: These operations use highly optimized WASM libraries with minimal memory overhead.
🐌 Slower Processing
Why slower: These operations require intensive computation and large memory allocations.
🔄 Processing Time Optimization Tips
📱 For Image Processing
Input Optimization
- • Keep images under 50MB
- • Avoid extremely high resolutions (>4K)
- • Use HEIC/JPEG for photos, PNG for graphics
- • Check image isn't corrupted
Output Settings
- • Lower quality = faster processing
- • JPG processes faster than PNG
- • Reduce output resolution if possible
- • Use progressive JPEG for web
🎬 For Video Processing
Performance Factors
- • File size is the biggest factor
- • Resolution affects processing time
- • Frame rate impacts speed
- • Complex codecs take longer
Optimization Tips
- • Keep videos under 100MB
- • Lower bitrate = faster processing
- • Use H.264 for best compatibility
- • Close other apps during processing
🎵 For Audio Processing
Best Practices
- • Audio processes very quickly
- • File length matters more than quality
- • Lossless formats take slightly longer
- • Batch processing not yet supported
Speed Tips
- • Convert to MP3 for fastest output
- • Use moderate bitrates (192-320kbps)
- • WAV input processes fastest
- • Avoid extremely long recordings
📄 For Document Processing
Document Optimization
- • Optimize images within documents
- • Remove unnecessary fonts
- • Clean up formatting
- • Reduce embedded objects
Processing Tips
- • PDF creation is usually fast
- • Complex layouts take longer
- • Large documents need more memory
- • Image-heavy docs are slower
🔥 Advanced Performance Tweaks
Power User Settings
🚀 Chrome Advanced Flags
chrome://flags/#enable-webassembly-simd
Enables SIMD instructions for faster math operations
chrome://flags/#enable-webassembly-threads
Allows multi-threaded WASM execution
chrome://flags/#enable-webassembly-lazy-compilation
Improves WASM loading performance
⚡ System Optimizations
Close Background Apps
Free up CPU and memory resources
Use Wired Internet
Faster WASM library downloads
Clear Browser Cache
Remove old/corrupted WASM files
⚠️ Warning: Advanced flags are experimental and may cause instability. Only enable if you understand the risks.
📈 Performance Monitoring
How to Monitor Processing Performance
🔍 Browser DevTools
Memory Tab
Monitor RAM usage during processing
Performance Tab
See CPU usage and timing information
Network Tab
Check WASM library loading times
💻 System Monitoring
Task Manager
Windows/Linux: Monitor browser memory usage
Activity Monitor
macOS: Check CPU and memory consumption
Resource Monitor
Windows: Detailed performance analysis
⚠️ Common Performance Issues
🚫 Browser Crashes or Freezes
Common Causes
- • Insufficient available memory
- • File too large for device
- • Too many browser tabs open
- • Corrupted browser cache
Solutions
- • Close other tabs and applications
- • Try a smaller file first
- • Restart browser
- • Clear cache and cookies
⏳ Very Slow Processing
Common Causes
- • Background apps consuming CPU
- • Thermal throttling on laptops
- • Swapping to disk (low RAM)
- • Browser extensions interfering
Solutions
- • Close unnecessary programs
- • Improve laptop cooling
- • Add more RAM if possible
- • Try incognito/private mode
📡 Network Issues
Symptoms
- • Tools won't load
- • "Failed to fetch" errors
- • Processing never starts
- • Long initial loading times
Solutions
- • Check internet connection
- • Disable VPN temporarily
- • Try different network
- • Wait and retry later
🏆 Performance Best Practices Summary
Quick Reference Guide
🎯 Before Processing
- • Use Chrome or Edge
- • Close unnecessary tabs
- • Check file size limits
- • Ensure stable internet
- • Close other apps
⚡ During Processing
- • Don't close the tab
- • Avoid switching apps
- • Keep laptop plugged in
- • Don't process multiple files
- • Be patient with large files
🔧 System Setup
- • 8GB+ RAM recommended
- • Enable hardware acceleration
- • Keep browser updated
- • Clear cache regularly
- • Use wired internet