Stories Image Optimizer
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Automatically convert images to WebP or AVIF on upload for better quality and smaller file sizes.
Stories Image Optimizer automatically converts your uploaded images to next-generation WebP or AVIF format, providing better compression while maintaining quality.
Features:
- Automatic conversion on upload to Media Library
- Support for WebP and AVIF formats
- Configurable quality settings for each format
- Automatic image resizing based on max dimensions
- EXIF/metadata stripping for smaller file sizes
- Bulk optimization for existing images
- Fallback from Imagick to GD Library
- Keeps original files as backup (optional)
Why use WebP/AVIF?
- WebP – 25-35% smaller than JPEG with similar quality. Supported by all modern browsers.
- AVIF – 50% smaller than JPEG with better quality. Supported by Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.
How It Works:
- Upload an image to WordPress Media Library
- The plugin automatically converts it to your chosen format (WebP or AVIF)
- All generated thumbnails are also converted
- The converted file replaces the original in your content
System Requirements:
- PHP 7.4 or higher
- WordPress 6.0 or higher
- GD Library with WebP support, OR
- Imagick extension (recommended for best performance)