Description
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
Screenshots
Settings panel in Media settings
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to
/wp-content/plugins/sh-webp-optimizer - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen
- Go to Settings > Media to configure quality and dimensions
- Upload new images or use the bulk converter for existing images
FAQ
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Does this require an API key?
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No. Everything runs on your server using PHP Imagick.
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Yes, if your host has Imagick enabled. Most quality hosts include it.
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What if Imagick is not installed?
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The plugin will display an admin notice with instructions for your host.
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Can I convert existing images?
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Yes. Each image in the Media Library gets a “Convert to WebP” button.
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What if WebP is larger than the original?
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The plugin keeps the original and skips conversion automatically.
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Does this work with multisite?
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Yes, it’s multisite compatible.
Reviews
Contributors & Developers
“Saddam Hossen WebP Optimizer” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
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Interested in development?
Browse the code, check out the SVN repository, or subscribe to the development log by RSS.
Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Auto-convert on upload
- Manual bulk conversion
- Smart resizing
- EXIF auto-rotation
- Quality settings