Pixellize Image Optimizer

Description

Pixellize Image Optimizer is a fast, lightweight, and beginner-friendly WordPress plugin that automatically converts uploaded images into modern WebP format.

It ensures that your website loads faster by replacing original image URLs across your entire site β€” including post content, image tags, and responsive srcset.

⚑ No manual conversion. No complex setup. Just upload and optimize.

πŸ”₯ Key Features

βœ… Automatic WebP conversion on image upload
βœ… Supports JPG, JPEG, PNG, BMP, and AVIF
βœ… Skips images already in WebP format
βœ… Smart fallback to Imagick if GD is unavailable
βœ… Adjustable WebP quality (0–100, default: 85)
βœ… Replace image URLs in:

  • Attachment tags
  • srcset (responsive images)
  • Post/page content

βœ… Saves storage by deleting original images after successful conversion
βœ… Keeps original file safe if conversion fails
βœ… Prevents duplicate conversions
βœ… Activation blocked if no supported library (GD/Imagick) is found

πŸš€ Why Use This Plugin?

  • Improve Core Web Vitals (LCP, CLS)
  • Boost SEO rankings
  • Reduce page load time
  • Save server storage
  • Deliver modern image formats automatically

Requirements

  • PHP 7.4 or higher
  • PHP GD extension (recommended) or Imagick

Usage

  • Upload images normally via Media Library
  • Images are automatically converted to WebP
  • Customize settings under Tools Pixellize Image Optimizer
  • Already converted images are skipped automatically

Roadmap

  • Bulk conversion for existing media
  • Option to keep original images
  • Lazy loading integration
  • CDN compatibility improvements

License

This plugin is licensed under GPL v2 or later.

Author

Pixellize
🌐 https://pixellize.com

Screenshots

Installation

  1. Download the plugin ZIP file
  2. Go to Plugins Add New Upload Plugin
  3. Upload and click Install Now
  4. Activate the plugin
  5. Configure settings under Tools Pixellize Image Optimizer

FAQ

What image formats are supported?

JPG, JPEG, PNG, BMP, and AVIF. GIF is not supported.

Does it convert existing images?

No, currently only new uploads are converted. Bulk conversion will be added in future updates.

Is the original image deleted?

Yes, but only after successful conversion. If conversion fails, the original file remains safe.

What if my server doesn’t support GD?

The plugin automatically uses Imagick as a fallback. If neither is available, activation will be blocked with an admin notice.

Can I control image quality?

Yes, you can set quality from 0 to 100. Default is 85.

What happens if I upload a WebP image?

It is skipped β€” no processing is done.

Reviews

May 5, 2026
Nice lightweight plugin that converts images to WebP automatically on upload. No complicated setup, just works. Great for improving site speed without slowing things down πŸ‘
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Contributors & Developers

“Pixellize Image Optimizer” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

Changelog

0.2

  • Admin notice on conversion failure with the filename, MIME type, and a specific reason (e.g. corrupt source, missing AVIF support, Imagick exception)
  • Per-user failure log (last 10 events) shown on next admin page load, then cleared automatically
  • Unique WebP filenames when a same-name image already exists in the upload folder, so re-uploads no longer overwrite or alias the previous attachment
  • Statistics panel on the settings page showing total images converted, original total size, WebP total size, and bytes saved with a percentage
  • Reset Statistics button to clear the saved totals
  • Clean uninstall: removes all plugin options and per-user data when the plugin is deleted
  • Failure notices now only show on media-related screens, not on every admin page
  • Per-request cache for filesystem checks in the WebP URL filters to reduce stat calls on image-heavy pages
  • Atomic SQL increments for stats: concurrent uploads no longer drop counts (split the serialized stats array into three numeric options, migrated automatically)
  • Atomic WebP filename reservation with create-exclusive open and random-suffix retry, so two concurrent uploads of the same name cannot overwrite each other
  • PHP error log fallback when an upload fails outside of a logged-in user context, so failures from front-end forms or unauthenticated REST calls are no longer silently dropped
  • Failure notices now gate on login state rather than the upload_files capability, so any role with stored failures still sees its own notices

0.1

  • Initial release
  • Auto WebP conversion (JPG, PNG, BMP, AVIF)
  • GD with Imagick fallback
  • Quality control option
  • Format selection settings
  • URL replacement across site
  • Activation check for required libraries