Jono Alderson

<p>Edge Images automatically uses your edge transformation service (e.g., Cloudflare, Accelerated Domains, Imgix, etc.) to apply performance optimizations to <code><img></code> markup.</p>
<p>⚠️ <strong>Important</strong>: This plugin requires a supported edge provider with image transformation features enabled (e.g., Cloudflare Pro, BunnyCDN, etc). See the Requirements section for details.</p>
<h4>🚀 Why should I use Edge Images?</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Instant Performance Boost</strong>: Automatically optimize and serve images in modern formats (WebP/AVIF) through your existing CDN</li>
<li><strong>Zero Configuration</strong>: Works out of the box with your existing images and themes</li>
<li><strong>No Local Processing</strong>: All transformations happen at the edge – no server load or storage overhead</li>
<li><strong>Perfectly Sized Images</strong>: Automatically generates the exact image dimensions needed for every device and viewport</li>
<li><strong>Cost Effective</strong>: No need for expensive image optimization services or additional storage</li>
</ul>
<h4>🎯 Perfect For</h4>
<ul>
<li>Sites with lots of images that need optimization</li>
<li>Performance-focused developers and site owners</li>
<li>Anyone using Cloudflare, BunnyCDN, or similar services</li>
<li>Sites that want modern image formats without the complexity</li>
<li>Developers tired of managing multiple image sizes</li>
</ul>
<h4>💡 How It Works</h4>
<p>WordPress typically creates multiple copies of each uploaded image in different sizes. This approach is inefficient and often results in:</p>
<ul>
<li>Images that are too large or small for their display size</li>
<li>Unnecessary storage usage</li>
<li>Missing sizes for modern responsive designs</li>
<li>Lack of modern format support (WebP/AVIF)</li>
</ul>
<p>Edge Images solves these problems by:</p>
<ol>
<li>Intercepting image requests</li>
<li>Determining the optimal size and format needed</li>
<li>Using your CDN to transform the image on-demand</li>
<li>Caching the result for future requests</li>
</ol>
<h4>⚡️ Features</h4>
<p><strong>Core Features</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Automatic WebP/AVIF conversion</li>
<li>Intelligent responsive image handling</li>
<li>Smart <code>srcset</code> generation</li>
<li>Automatic image optimization</li>
<li>Optional <code><picture></code> element wrapping</li>
<li>Zero local processing</li>
<li>Maintains original images</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Advanced Features</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Fine-grained transformation control</li>
<li>Multiple CDN provider support</li>
<li>Developer-friendly filters</li>
<li>Yoast SEO & Rank Math integrations</li>
<li>Bricks integration</li>
<li>Gutenberg compatibility</li>
</ul>
<h4>🔌 Supported Providers</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Cloudflare</strong> (Pro plan or higher)</li>
<li><strong>Accelerated Domains</strong></li>
<li><strong>BunnyCDN</strong></li>
<li><strong>Imgix</strong></li>
</ul>
<h4>🛠️ Technical Example</h4>
<p><strong>Your Code</strong></p>
<pre><code>echo wp_get_attachment_image(1, [640,400], false, ['fit' => 'contain']);
</code></pre>
<p><strong>What WordPress Usually Outputs</strong></p>
<pre><code><img width="380" height="400" 
     src="/uploads/2024/11/1.jpg" 
     class="attachment-640x400 size-640x400 wp-image-123" 
     srcset="/uploads/2024/11/1.jpg 400w, /uploads/2024/11/1-285x300.jpg 285w" 
     sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px">
</code></pre>
<p>That’s multiple different images files, none of which are the right size!</p>
<p><strong>What Edge Images Outputs</strong></p>
<pre><code><picture class="edge-images-container" style="--max-width: 640px;">
  <img 
       class="attachment-1140x600 size-640x400 wp-image-123 edge-images-processed"
       width="640" height="400" 
       src="/cdn-cgi/image/f=auto,fit=contain,w=640,h=400/uploads/2024/11/1.jpg" 
       srcset="/cdn-cgi/image/f=auto,w=320,h=188/uploads/2024/11/1.jpg 320w,
               /cdn-cgi/image/f=auto,w=640,h=400/uploads/2024/11/1.jpg 640w,
               /cdn-cgi/image/f=auto,w=1280,h=800/uploads/2024/11/1.jpg 1280w"
       sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px">
</picture>
</code></pre>
<p>That’s a range of perfectly sized options for different devices and viewports, automatically optimized images in modern formats, served from your CDN, futureproofed for supporting next-generation capabilities, and with no storage overheads.</p>
<h4>🎨 Customization</h4>
<p><strong>Transform Parameters</strong><br />
Control every aspect of image transformation with attributes like:<br />
* <code>width</code>/<code>height</code>: Exact dimensions<br />
* <code>fit</code>: Resizing behavior (contain, cover, crop)<br />
* <code>quality</code>: Compression level<br />
* <code>format</code>: Output format (auto, webp, avif)</p>
<p><strong>Filtering</strong><br />
Disable transformations globally or selectively:</p>
<pre><code>// Disable all transformations
add_filter('edge_images_disable', '__return_true');

// Disable for specific images
add_filter('edge_images_disable_transform', function($should_disable, $html) {
    if (strpos($html, 'example.jpg') !== false) {
        return true;
    }
    return $should_disable;
}, 10, 2);

// Override max width for constrained content
add_filter('edge_images_max_width', function($max_width) {
    // Example: Use a different max width for single posts
    if (is_single()) {
        return 800;
    }
    return $max_width;
});

// Customize srcset width multipliers
add_filter('edge_images_width_multipliers', function($multipliers) {
    // Add more granular steps between sizes
    return [0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.25, 1.5, 2];
});
</code></pre>
<h4>🔧 Requirements</h4>
<p><strong>Essential</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>A supported edge provider with image transformation features enabled:
<ul>
<li>Cloudflare Pro plan or higher with Image Resizing enabled</li>
<li>Accelerated Domains with Image Resizing enabled</li>
<li>BunnyCDN with Image Processing enabled</li>
<li>Imgix with a configured source</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Technical</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>PHP 7.4 or higher</li>
<li>WordPress 5.9 or higher</li>
</ul>
<h4>✅ Getting Started</h4>
<ol>
<li>Install and activate the plugin</li>
<li>Go to Settings > Edge Images</li>
<li>Select your CDN provider</li>
<li>That’s it! Your images will now be automatically optimized</li>
</ol>
<h4>🤝 Integrations</h4>
<p><strong>Yoast SEO</strong><br />
Automatically optimizes images in:</p>
<ul>
<li>Meta tags (og:image, etc.)</li>
<li>Schema.org output</li>
<li>XML sitemaps</li>
</ul>
<h4>🔒 Privacy</h4>
<p>Edge Images processes images through third-party edge providers. Here’s what you need to know about privacy:</p>
<p><strong>Data Processing</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Images are processed through your chosen edge provider (Cloudflare, Accelerated Domains, etc.)</li>
<li>No personal data is collected or stored by the plugin itself</li>
<li>Image URLs are passed to the edge provider for transformation</li>
<li>Original images remain on your server; only public URLs are processed</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Edge Provider Privacy</strong><br />
Different providers have different privacy implications:</p>
<ul>
<li>Cloudflare: Images are processed according to <a href="https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/" rel="nofollow ugc">Cloudflare’s Privacy Policy</a></li>
<li>Accelerated Domains: Images are processed according to <a href="https://accelerateddomains.com/privacy/" rel="nofollow ugc">Accelerated Domains’ Privacy Policy</a></li>
<li>BunnyCDN: Images are processed according to <a href="https://bunny.net/privacy/" rel="nofollow ugc">BunnyCDN’s Privacy Policy</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Data Storage</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>The plugin stores your selected settings in your WordPress database</li>
<li>No user data is collected or stored</li>
<li>No analytics or tracking is performed</li>
<li>Cache files may be created in your uploads directory for optimization</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>GDPR Compliance</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>The plugin is GDPR-compliant as it does not collect, store, or process personal data</li>
<li>Users should review their chosen edge provider’s privacy policy and data processing terms</li>
<li>Site owners should update their privacy policy to reflect their use of third-party image processing services</li>
</ul>
<h3>Development</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://github.com/jonoalderson/edge-images" rel="nofollow ugc">GitHub Repository</a></li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/jonoalderson/edge-images/issues" rel="nofollow ugc">Report Issues</a></li>
</ul>


Edge Images


Kinda amazing how simply this just works with Cloudflare.  Definitely use this if you have a pro plan.  


Just worked


Although this is a new plugin, it's been developed and tested over several years and it shows. Dead simple user interface and does exactly what it needs to do with no fuss.


Smashing


I've tried this out with Accelerated Domains and it works like a charm.  Under the hood the code is really easy to understand and well written.  Recommended. 


Works great with Accelerated Domains

Turbocharge your WordPress images by using an edge provider (like Cloudflare or Accelerated Domains) and optimizing your HTML markup.

Anton Vanyukov

<p>Offload your media library to Cloudflare Images and let it handle everything for you – store, resize, optimize and deliver images in the best possible format to your users.</p>
<h4>Why Overpay for CDN Plugins?</h4>
<p>With the avalanche of expensive plugins out there, it’s time to switch to a smarter choice. Why should you pay more for something that deserves to be free?</p>
<h4>Simplify Your Image Management</h4>
<p>Offload your media library to Cloudflare Images! Let our plugin take charge:</p>
<ul>
<li>Store your images securely;</li>
<li>Resize images to perfection without any manual hassle;</li>
<li>Optimize them to ensure they load blazingly fast;</li>
<li>Deliver in the most user-friendly format, ensuring satisfaction at every user’s end.</li>
</ul>
<h4>But wait, there’s more!</h4>
<p>Image CDN – deliver images from a global network of servers.<br />
Image AI – tag, caption and generate new images using AI.<br />
Compression – optimize JPEG/PNG images to decrease file size without compromising visual quality.</p>
<h4>A Developer’s Promise</h4>
<p>Born from personal need, this plugin represents a developer’s dedication to the community. While it’s still a work in progress, remember – it’s crafted with real user needs in mind, not profit.</p>
<h4>Your Feedback Makes Us Better</h4>
<p>Found a hiccup? Yearning for a feature? Just shoot us a support request. Our commitment is to continually evolve to serve you better. Your wish is our command!</p>
<h4>Disclaimer</h4>
<p>Cloudflare, the Cloudflare logo, and Cloudflare Workers are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Cloudflare, Inc. in the United States and other jurisdictions.</p>


Offload, AI & Optimize with Cloudflare Images

Amazing work! It works out of the box. I only had to add the credentials manually in wp-config.php, but that is just 5 seconds of work. If you use cloudflare, go for it!

PS: It would be great to have the option of excluding certain file types such as pdf (or doing that automatically by only uploading accepted file types). I have this issue with the bulk uploader - but I just read that the developer is working on that. 

So, really five big stars!

Many thanks for your great work!

Works very well!

Offload you media library images to the Cloudflare Images service. Store, resize, optimize and deliver images in a fast and secure manner.

Edge Images vs Offload, AI & Optimize with Cloudflare Images