Local WebP optimizer for WordPress. Free converts images to WebP; Pro adds AVIF and site-wide image tools.
Alternatives to PlaceGen
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Fallback images, dynamic text placeholders, initials avatars, brand colours, and image-health tools for WordPress.
Never show a blank thumbnail again. Automatically display a default featured image, fallback image, or placeholder image for any post, page, or custom …
Export your Media Library to a ZIP, find orphaned files in your uploads folder and optimize images. Fast, local and secure.
Rename WordPress images with SEO-friendly filenames. Bulk rename existing images, automate new uploads, and update old image URLs.
Keep the subject in frame in every crop. Pick a focal point; Focalio serves WebP/AVIF on demand without filling your uploads folder.
Zip any installed WordPress theme (including child themes) from Tools → Theme Zipper. Zips are saved in /wp-content/uploads/theme-zips.
Build Gutenberg blocks visually. Generate real, editable WordPress block code.
Find common accessibility, performance, structure and content issues in your blocks, and jump straight to the block that needs attention.
Bulk-import product images from ZIP files by SKU and build complete WooCommerce galleries without re-uploading existing media.