Local WebP/AVIF sidecar conversion, savings statistics, media library tools, background processing, WP-CLI, and optional server-level delivery.
Alternatives to rMG – Image Optimizer
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Kashida Image Optimizerv5.1.35
Lightweight WordPress image optimization with WebP and AVIF, while preserving original JPG, JPEG and PNG files.
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.
Convert and compress images to WebP and AVIF on your own server. No limits, no account, and your originals stay safe.
WebP on upload and in bulk, every result verified, bulk originals kept 30 days so they can be undone, old image URLs redirected.
QuickWebP converts JPG and PNG to WebP, compresses images locally, improves image SEO, and adds AVIF with QuickWebP Pro.
Convert media images to AVIF/WebP with a background queue, responsive variants, and automatic picture-element delivery.
Clevers Image Optimizerv1.0.7
Clevers Image Optimizer compresses local WordPress images and generates modern WebP and optional AVIF files.
Optimize images and convert to WebP & AVIF on your own server. Local, private, no cloud, no credits — faster site and better Core Web Vitals.