Browser & Web Performance · Junior · Question 74 of 75

What does `<img decoding="async">` hint to the browser?

1Download the image after the load event
✓Correct answer: Image decoding may happen off the critical path so it doesn't delay other content
3Decode the image on the server

Explanation

It's a small hint; the main wins for images still come from size, format and correct priority.

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