diff --git a/snapcraft.yaml b/snapcraft.yaml
index dbe8b9ef..e9e1fe32 100644
--- a/snapcraft.yaml
+++ b/snapcraft.yaml
@@ -45,6 +45,7 @@ adopt-info: httpie
 base: core20
 confinement: strict
 grade: stable
+compression: lzo
 
 parts:
   httpie: