Cloud CDN supports native image optimization at the Google network edge

## Feature Feature Cloud CDN supports native image optimization at the Google network edge for global external Application Load Balancers. This feature offloads compute-intensive image transformations, such as resizing, cropping, and format conversion to reduce origin server load and egress costs. This feature is in **Preview**. **Note:** During the Preview phase, image optimization is available free of charge. Charges will apply once it becomes Generally Available (GA). For more information, see [Optimize images with Cloud CDN](https://cloud.google.com/cdn/docs/imageoptimization).