All-in-one WordPress image optimization: disable thumbnails, compress, convert to WebP & AVIF, clean your media library, and offload images to a CDN.
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Local WebP optimizer for WordPress. Free converts images to WebP; Pro adds AVIF and site-wide image tools.
Set featured images from the Media Library, one at a time or in bulk. Each selected image is assigned to the post it is attached to.
Create beautiful galleries with images from your Media Library, multiple layouts, colors, and a lightbox. Set defaults under Galleries → Settings.
Simple Image Sizesv3.2.6
This plugin lets you create custom image sizes for your site. Override your theme sizes directly on the Media settings page, regenerate thumbnails, an …
Automatically set a default featured image for all WordPress posts, pages, and custom post types — no more missing thumbnails, ever.
Never show a blank thumbnail again. Automatically display a default featured image, fallback image, or placeholder image for any post, page, or custom …
Import external images into your WordPress Media Library from any URL, CSV, XML export, or Google Drive link. Bulk import, site migration ready.
Scan, repair, and regenerate WordPress thumbnails with missing-file detection, outdated-size checks, resumable processing, and clear local history.
Automatically generate, assign, and manage featured images in bulk so every post on your site has a featured image.