Descrição
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
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Instalação
- Download the plugin ZIP file
- Go to Plugins Add New Upload Plugin
- Upload and click Install Now
- Activate the plugin
- Configure settings under Tools Pixellize Image Optimizer
Perguntas frequentes
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What image formats are supported?
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JPG, JPEG, PNG, BMP, and AVIF. GIF is not supported.
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Does it convert existing images?
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No, currently only new uploads are converted. Bulk conversion will be added in future updates.
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Is the original image deleted?
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Yes, but only after successful conversion. If conversion fails, the original file remains safe.
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What if my server doesn’t support GD?
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The plugin automatically uses Imagick as a fallback. If neither is available, activation will be blocked with an admin notice.
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Can I control image quality?
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Yes, you can set quality from 0 to 100. Default is 85.
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What happens if I upload a WebP image?
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It is skipped — no processing is done.
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Registro de alterações
0.1
- Initial release
- Auto WebP conversion (JPG, PNG, BMP, AVIF)
- GD with Imagick fallback
- Quality control option
- Format selection settings
- URL replacement across site
- Activation check for required libraries