Saddam Hossen WebP Optimizer

Stop paying for image optimization services. This plugin converts your images to WebP format entirely on your server – no API keys, no monthly fees, no limits.

Why This Plugin?

Most image optimization plugins send your images to external servers, raising privacy concerns and subscription costs. This plugin:

• ✅ Runs entirely on your server (100% privacy)
• ✅ Zero ongoing costs (no API subscriptions)
• ✅ Unlimited conversions
• ✅ Faster processing (no external API calls)

Features

• Auto-Convert on Upload – Automatically converts JPG, PNG, and GIF to WebP
• Smart Resizing – Reduces oversized images to web-friendly dimensions (default 1920px)
• Manual Conversion Tool – Bulk convert existing images from Media Library
• EXIF Auto-Rotation – Fixes incorrectly rotated mobile photos
• Intelligent Fallback – Only replaces original if WebP is smaller
• Quality Control – Adjustable compression settings (1-100%)

Performance Benefits

• 🚀 Improves Core Web Vitals scores
• 📈 Passes Google’s «next-gen formats» audit
• 💾 Reduces storage by up to 80%
• ⚡ Faster page loads (especially mobile)
• 💰 Lower hosting and backup costs

System Requirements

• PHP 7.4 or higher
• PHP Imagick extension enabled
• WordPress 5.0 or higher

Privacy & Data

This plugin processes all images locally. Nothing is sent to external servers. Your images stay on your server.

Developer Notes

This plugin uses PHP Imagick for high-quality, fast conversions. For development or contributions, visit: https://github.com/iamsaddamhossen/sh-webp-optimizer

Developed by Saddam Hossen

Donations

If you find this plugin useful and want to support its development, you can buy me a coffee! Donate here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/iamsaddamhossen