Description
Media WebP Converter helps optimize your WordPress site performance by converting media library images to the modern, lightweight WebP format.
Features:
- Bulk convert existing media images to WebP format
- Choose to overwrite original images or create new attachments
- Set desired output image quality
- Option to run conversions selectively
- Simple UI integration in the WordPress dashboard
Improve loading speeds and reduce image sizes without compromising on visual quality.
Credits
Developed by Subrata Sarkar
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/wp-image-to-webp-converterdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugin screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Go to Media > Convert to WebP to configure and run conversions.
FAQ
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Will this overwrite my original images?
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Only if you choose the overwrite option. Otherwise, new WebP images are created as separate attachments.
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Does it support all image sizes?
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Yes, all registered image sizes (e.g., thumbnail, medium, large, custom sizes) are converted.
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Can I undo the conversion?
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If you chose to overwrite originals, the change is permanent. If new attachments were created, the original images remain intact.
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Contributors & Developers
“Media WebP Converter” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release