Font Subsetting for Web Performance: 4 Tools to Reduce Font File Size and Improve LCP
Font subsetting is a technique used in web development to reduce font file sizes and improve loading performance. By only including the necessary characters for a specific page, developers can enhance metrics like Largest Contentful Paint (LCP). This article discusses the benefits of font subsetting and provides tools to implement it effectively.
- ▪Font subsetting allows developers to ship only the characters needed for a page, reducing the overall font file size.
- ▪This technique can significantly improve web performance metrics such as First Contentful Paint (FCP) and Largest Contentful Paint (LCP).
- ▪The article highlights four tools that can assist in the font subsetting process.
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