Web Pixel Studio Image Compressor

Contributors: duddi, wpssk, webpixelstudio
Tags: images, optimization, webp, compression
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 1.0.2
License: GPL v3
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

Description

Optimizes images on upload. Define max. size and select the types of images to convert to webp and what quality the optimized image should have.

Features:

• Retain or delete original images after optimization
• Set image quality and WebP compression method
• Convert specific image types to WebP
• Automatically set image alt text based on filename
• Define maximum width for uploaded images

Installation

1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/web-pixel-studio-image-compressor directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. https://wordpress.org/plugins/web-pixel-studio-image-compressor/
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.
3. Use the Settings -> Web Pixel Studio Image Compressor screen to configure the plugin.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I configure the plugin?

Go to Settings -> Web Pixel Studio Image Compressor in your WordPress dashboard. Here you can set the image quality, WebP compression method, and other options.

What image types can be converted to WebP?

By default, JPEG, PNG, and GIF images are converted. You can extend support to other image formats like BMP, TIFF, and SVG.

What happens to the original images after conversion to WebP?

You can choose to retain or delete the original images after conversion. This can be configured in the plugin settings.

Screenshots

1. Settings Page: Configure your WebP image optimization settings.

Changelog

1.0.2

• Added "Optimize to WebP" button in individual attachment detail view
• Added per-image "Exclude from optimization" option in attachment detail view
• Added auto-optimize on upload toggle in plugin settings
• File size, filename and thumbnail refresh immediately after single-image optimization
• Fixed upload breakage caused by missing max_width guard and unhandled Imagick exceptions
• Removed direct database queries in favour of WordPress API calls

1.0.1

• Complete redesign of the admin settings page
• New card-based layout with sidebar, toggle switches, and image type chips
• Quality setting now uses a visual range slider
• Added Settings link to the plugin list page
• Improved responsive design for mobile screens

Upgrade Notice

1.0.2

Adds per-image optimize & exclude controls in the media library, auto-optimize toggle, and instant UI refresh after optimization. Recommended update for all users.

1.0.0

• Initial release
• Modern admin interface with gradient design
• Image optimization and WebP conversion
• Support for JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIFF, HEIC, and HEIF formats
• Bulk image optimization
• Automatic alt text generation
• Customizable image quality and compression settings

License

This plugin is licensed under the GPL v3 License. For more information, see https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html.