Title: Codcy Image Optimizer Author: Codcy Published: May 3, 2026 Last modified: May 3, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/codcy-image-optimizer/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3521364) # Codcy Image Optimizer By [Codcy](https://profiles.wordpress.org/codcy/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/codcy-image-optimizer.1.6.3.zip) * [Details](https://xho.wordpress.org/plugins/codcy-image-optimizer/#description) * [Reviews](https://xho.wordpress.org/plugins/codcy-image-optimizer/#reviews) * [Installation](https://xho.wordpress.org/plugins/codcy-image-optimizer/#installation) * [Development](https://xho.wordpress.org/plugins/codcy-image-optimizer/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/codcy-image-optimizer/) ## Description **Codcy Image Optimizer** converts your existing JPEG and PNG images to WebP format in bulk — directly on your server, with no third-party API or paid subscription required. WebP images are significantly smaller than JPEG and PNG files (typically 60–95% smaller), which leads to faster page loads, lower bandwidth usage, and better Core Web Vitals scores. **How it works:** 1. **Scan** — Analyzes your entire Media Library. Shows total image count, file size, and format breakdown before any changes are made. 2. **Review** — You decide when to start. Nothing is changed until you click Start. 3. **Optimize** — Converts images in batches of 20. Originals are backed up automatically. 4. **Report** — A detailed summary shows converted count, space saved, average compression rate, and any errors. **Key features:** * Converts JPEG and PNG to WebP * Automatic backup of original files to `uploads/codcy-image-optimizer/backup/` * Skips images where WebP would be larger than the original * Fixes EXIF orientation automatically (Imagick) * Resumes from where it left off if interrupted * Does not alter image dimensions or crop ratio * No external API, no account required * Works with Imagick (preferred) or GD Library **What it does NOT do (intentionally):** * Does not resize images * Does not process GIF files (may contain animation) * Does not delete backups automatically ## Screenshots * [[ * Plugin overview and server status * [[ * Scan results — image count, total size, and format breakdown ## Installation 1. Upload the plugin files to `/wp-content/plugins/codcy-image-optimizer/`, or install the plugin directly through the WordPress Plugins screen. 2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** screen. 3. Go to **Media > Image Optimizer** in your WordPress admin. 4. Click **Scan Media Library**, review the results, then click **Start Optimization**. ## FAQ ### Does this use an external service? No. All processing happens on your server using PHP’s Imagick or GD extension. No data is sent anywhere. ### Will my original images be deleted? No. Originals are copied to `uploads/codcy-image-optimizer/backup/` before conversion. The backup directory is protected from public access. ### What if the optimization is interrupted? The plugin tracks progress in the database. If you stop mid-way, clicking **Start Optimization** again will resume from where it left off. Use **Reset Progress** only if you want to start fresh. ### Does it work with WooCommerce product images? Yes. All images in the WordPress Media Library are processed, including WooCommerce product images. ### What image quality setting does it use? WebP quality is set to 82/100 by default, which provides an excellent balance between file size and visual quality. ### Is Imagick required? No. The plugin works with GD Library as well, which is available on most hosting environments. Imagick is preferred because it also corrects EXIF orientation. ### Will this affect my image URLs? The plugin updates the attachment record in WordPress, so URLs served by WordPress will automatically point to the new WebP file. Note: CDN-served URLs may need cache clearing. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “Codcy Image Optimizer” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Codcy ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/codcy/) [Translate “Codcy Image Optimizer” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/codcy-image-optimizer) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/codcy-image-optimizer/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/codcy-image-optimizer/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/codcy-image-optimizer/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/codcy-image-optimizer/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.6.0 * Fixed: JS and CSS are now loaded via wp_enqueue_script/wp_enqueue_style instead of inline output. * Fixed: Removed load_plugin_textdomain() — WordPress.org handles translations automatically. * Fixed: Removed directory assets (screenshots, icons) from plugin ZIP — these are uploaded via SVN separately. #### 1.5.1 * Added: Existing WebP images are now optimized too — images wider than 1200px are resized, images larger than 500KB are recompressed. * Added: Original WebP files are backed up before reprocessing. * Improved: WebP images already within limits (under 1200px and under 500KB) are skipped automatically. #### 1.1.0 * Added: 45-second timeout per batch — stuck requests are automatically skipped. * Added: Auto-retry logic — after 3 consecutive failures, the stuck batch is force- skipped and processing continues. * Added: Skip images that already have a .webp version on disk (previously optimized by any plugin). * Improved: Batch processing is now more resilient on slow or shared hosting. #### 1.0.0 * Initial release. ## Meta * Version **1.6.3** * Last updated **3 days ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 5.8 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.4** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/codcy-image-optimizer/) * Tags * [compress images](https://xho.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/compress-images/)[image optimization](https://xho.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/image-optimization/) [media library](https://xho.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/media-library/)[performance](https://xho.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/performance/) [webp](https://xho.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/webp/) * [Advanced View](https://xho.wordpress.org/plugins/codcy-image-optimizer/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. 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