Converts JPEG/PNG to AVIF and WebP; rewrites content to <picture> with JPG/PNG fallback. Completely free, no paid version.
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Local WebP optimizer for WordPress. Free converts images to WebP; Pro adds AVIF and site-wide image tools.
Byteslim Image Optimizerv1.2.2
Lightweight image compression, WebP/AVIF conversion, bulk optimization and smart image management for WordPress.
Local WebP/AVIF sidecar conversion, savings statistics, media library tools, background processing, WP-CLI, and optional server-level delivery.
CLU Just Modern Imagesv1.0.4
Modern formats for your existing image library, automatically. Keep your originals and let the plugin do the work.
Check plugin compatibility and repository health, track updates, roll back WordPress.org plugins, and download installed versions as ZIP files.
Convert and compress images to WebP and AVIF on your own server. No limits, no account, and your originals stay safe.
Free WebP & AVIF image optimizer for your Media Library. No account, no API key, no per-image credits. Faster Core Web Vitals.
WebP on upload and in bulk, every result verified, bulk originals kept 30 days so they can be undone, old image URLs redirected.
Optimize every image in your Media Library in one click. Originals are always kept safe, and WebP/AVIF versions are served automatically.