Description
Smart WebP Converter converts JPEG, PNG, and GIF images to WebP on upload, improving website speed and saving storage with superior compression. It also removes unnecessary metadata for enhanced performance and privacy.
Main features include:
– Automatically converts JPEG, PNG, and GIF images to WebP
– Strips unnecessary metadata from images (EXIF, GPS data, etc.)
– Option to replace original images with WebP versions to save storage space
– Quality adjustment for WebP images (0-100 scale)
– Preserves transparency in PNG and GIF images
– Supports WooCommerce and any WordPress media uploader
– Privacy-focused with metadata removal option
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPL v2 or later. For more information, visit GPL License.
Screenshots
Settings Page: Adjust WebP quality, metadata stripping, and decide whether to replace the original images
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/smart-webp-converterdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Go to the settings page under ‘Settings’ > ‘Smart WebP Converter’ to configure the plugin
- Adjust the WebP quality, metadata stripping, or enable the option to replace original images with WebP versions if desired
FAQ
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How does the plugin work?
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When you upload an image (JPEG, PNG, or GIF), this plugin automatically converts it to WebP format and optionally strips metadata using WordPress hooks. You can also choose to delete the original image to save space.
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What metadata gets removed?
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The plugin can remove EXIF data, GPS coordinates, camera information, and other metadata that might be unnecessary for web display while maintaining image quality.
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Can I control the quality of the WebP images?
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Yes, you can set the quality level (between 0-100) for WebP images on the settings page.
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Will this plugin replace the original images?
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You have the option to either keep the original images or replace them with the optimized WebP versions.
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Does the plugin work with WooCommerce?
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Yes, it works seamlessly with WooCommerce, converting and optimizing product images.
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What if my server does not support WebP?
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If your server does not support WebP conversion (for example, if the
imagewebpfunction is not available), the plugin will log an error and skip the conversion process.
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Contributors & Developers
“Smart WebP Converter” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.0.2
- Added metadata stripping functionality for enhanced performance and privacy
- Improved transparency handling for PNG and GIF images
- Enhanced error reporting and user notifications
- Added option to control metadata stripping in settings
1.0.1
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
- Enhanced compatibility with various WordPress configurations
1.0.0
- Initial release of the plugin
- Convert uploaded images (JPEG, PNG, GIF) to WebP format
- Option to replace original images with WebP versions
- Quality adjustment for WebP images