Pixellize Image Optimizer

Pixellize Image Optimizer is a fast, lightweight, and beginner-friendly WordPress plugin that automatically converts uploaded images into modern WebP format.

It ensures that your website loads faster by replacing original image URLs across your entire site — including post content, image tags, and responsive srcset.

⚡ No manual conversion. No complex setup. Just upload and optimize.

🔥 Key Features

✅ Automatic WebP conversion on image upload
✅ Supports JPG, JPEG, PNG, BMP, and AVIF
✅ Skips images already in WebP format
✅ Smart fallback to Imagick if GD is unavailable
✅ Adjustable WebP quality (0–100, default: 85)
✅ Replace image URLs in:

• Attachment tags
• srcset (responsive images)
• Post/page content

✅ Saves storage by deleting original images after successful conversion
✅ Keeps original file safe if conversion fails
✅ Prevents duplicate conversions
✅ Activation blocked if no supported library (GD/Imagick) is found

🚀 Why Use This Plugin?

• Improve Core Web Vitals (LCP, CLS)
• Boost SEO rankings
• Reduce page load time
• Save server storage
• Deliver modern image formats automatically

Requirements

• PHP 7.4 or higher
• PHP GD extension (recommended) or Imagick

Usage

• Upload images normally via Media Library
• Images are automatically converted to WebP
• Customize settings under Tools → Pixellize Image Optimizer
• Already converted images are skipped automatically

Roadmap

• Bulk conversion for existing media
• Option to keep original images
• Lazy loading integration
• CDN compatibility improvements

License

This plugin is licensed under GPL v2 or later.

Author

Pixellize
🌐 https://pixellize.com