Convert images to WebP/AVIF on upload, strip EXIF, scale to max width, add lazy loading, and track savings in a dashboard.
Alternatives to W3ctrl Smart Image Optimizer
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WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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Local WebP optimizer for WordPress. Free converts images to WebP; Pro adds AVIF and site-wide image tools.
Optimize images automatically — compress, resize and convert to WebP, AVIF & more with Kraken.io. Faster pages, smaller files, same quality.
Snake Image Optimizerv1.0.3
Snake Image Optimizer is a local-first WebP/AVIF plugin with safe fallbacks, diagnostics, activity logs, and bulk processing.
Image optimization in 1‑click: compress, resize & convert to WebP/AVIF – free up to 20MB/month. Enjoy the easiest WordPress image optimizer to set up.
Compress and convert your media library to WebP and AVIF. Same quality, smaller files, never bigger, never broken. Free API key.
Reliable WordPress email delivery with multiple providers, two connections, Return Path, Reply-To and visual AND/OR routing.
Pewit AI Image Optimizerv1.1.3.4
Smart JPEG/PNG compression with WebP/AVIF sidecars, AV1 WebM video sidecars (ffmpeg) and backup-first bulk jobs (Pro).
Automatically compress JPEG, PNG, and WebP images on upload. Reduce file sizes up to 80% without visible quality loss.
Automatically compress and convert your images to modern formats (WebP, AVIF). Get a perfectly optimized image every time and speed up your website.