Jono Alderson

Edge Images automatically uses your edge transformation service (e.g., Cloudflare, Accelerated Domains, Imgix, etc.) to apply performance optimizations to <code><img></code> markup.
⚠️ Important: This plugin requires a supported edge provider with image transformation features enabled (e.g., Cloudflare Pro, BunnyCDN, etc). See the Requirements section for details.
<h4>🚀 Why should I use Edge Images?</h4>
<ul>
<li>Instant Performance Boost: Automatically optimize and serve images in modern formats (WebP/AVIF) through your existing CDN</li>
<li>Zero Configuration: Works out of the box with your existing images and themes</li>
<li>No Local Processing: All transformations happen at the edge – no server load or storage overhead</li>
<li>Perfectly Sized Images: Automatically generates the exact image dimensions needed for every device and viewport</li>
<li>Cost Effective: 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>
WordPress typically creates multiple copies of each uploaded image in different sizes. This approach is inefficient and often results in:
<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>
Edge Images solves these problems by:
<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>
Core Features
<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>
Advanced Features
<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>Cloudflare (Pro plan or higher)</li>
<li>Accelerated Domains</li>
<li>BunnyCDN</li>
<li>Imgix</li>
</ul>
<h4>🛠️ Technical Example</h4>
Your Code
<pre><code>echo wp_get_attachment_image(1, [640,400], false, ['fit' => 'contain']);
</code></pre>
What WordPress Usually Outputs
<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>
That’s multiple different images files, none of which are the right size!
What Edge Images Outputs
<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>
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.
<h4>🎨 Customization</h4>
Transform Parameters 
Control every aspect of image transformation with attributes like: 
* <code>width</code>/<code>height</code>: Exact dimensions 
* <code>fit</code>: Resizing behavior (contain, cover, crop) 
* <code>quality</code>: Compression level 
* <code>format</code>: Output format (auto, webp, avif)
Filtering 
Disable transformations globally or selectively:
<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>
Essential
<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>
Technical
<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>
Yoast SEO 
Automatically optimizes images in:
<ul>
<li>Meta tags (og:image, etc.)</li>
<li>Schema.org output</li>
<li>XML sitemaps</li>
</ul>
<h4>🔒 Privacy</h4>
Edge Images processes images through third-party edge providers. Here’s what you need to know about privacy:
Data Processing
<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>
Edge Provider Privacy 
Different providers have different privacy implications:
<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>
Data Storage
<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>
GDPR Compliance
<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.

Kangta

Yctvn Media Offload for Cloudflare R2 seamlessly integrates your WordPress media library with Cloudflare R2 Storage, providing enterprise-grade CDN delivery at a fraction of the cost of traditional solutions.
📸 New to Cloudflare R2? Check out the Screenshots section for a complete visual setup guide with step-by-step instructions!
<h4>Key Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Automatic Media Upload: Automatically upload new media files to R2 storage as they’re added to WordPress</li>
<li>Bulk Sync: Migrate existing media library to R2 with one-click bulk sync</li>
<li>CDN URL Rewriting: Serve all media from Cloudflare’s global CDN network</li>
<li>Image Size Support: Upload and serve all WordPress image sizes including thumbnails</li>
<li>Responsive Images: Full support for srcset and responsive images</li>
<li>Post Content Rewriting: Automatically rewrite image URLs in post content</li>
<li>AWS Signature V4: Secure authentication using industry-standard protocols</li>
<li>Debug Mode: Comprehensive logging for troubleshooting</li>
</ul>
<h4>Why Choose R2 Storage?</h4>
<ul>
<li>Cost Effective: No egress fees – pay only for storage</li>
<li>Global Performance: Leverage Cloudflare’s worldwide CDN network</li>
<li>S3 Compatible: Works with standard S3 APIs</li>
<li>Reliability: Enterprise-grade infrastructure with 99.9% uptime SLA</li>
</ul>
<h4>Requirements</h4>
<ul>
<li>WordPress 5.0 or higher</li>
<li>PHP 8.0 or higher (compatible with 8.0, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4)</li>
<li>Cloudflare account with R2 enabled</li>
<li>R2 API credentials (Access Key ID and Secret Access Key)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Getting Started</h4>
Visual Guide: See the Screenshots section below for a complete step-by-step visual guide!
Follow these 3 simple steps to connect your WordPress site to Cloudflare R2:
Step 1: Create R2 Bucket 
1. Log in to <a href="https://dash.cloudflare.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Cloudflare Dashboard</a> 
2. Click on “R2” in the left sidebar 
3. Click “Create bucket” 
4. Enter a unique bucket name (e.g., “my-wordpress-media”) 
5. Choose a location (optional) 
6. Click “Create bucket”
Step 2: Get Your Credentials 
You need 4 pieces of information from Cloudflare:
A. Account ID: 
– In R2 dashboard, look at the top right corner 
– Copy the “Account ID” (format: 32 alphanumeric characters)
B. Access Key ID & Secret Access Key: 
1. In R2 dashboard, click “Manage R2 API Tokens” 
2. Click “Create API token” 
3. Give it a name (e.g., “WordPress Media Plugin”) 
4. Under Permissions, select “Object Read & Write” 
5. (Optional) Under “Specify bucket(s)”, you can limit to your specific bucket 
6. Click “Create API token” 
7. IMPORTANT: Copy and save both: 
 – Access Key ID (shows immediately) 
 – Secret Access Key (shows only once – save it now!)
C. Bucket Name: 
– The name you created in Step 1 (e.g., “my-wordpress-media”)
D. Public URL (CDN URL): 
– Go to your R2 bucket → Settings 
– Under “Public access”, click “Allow Access” 
– Your public URL will be: <code>https://pub-[hash].r2.dev</code> 
– OR connect a custom domain under “Custom Domains” (e.g., <code>https://cdn.yoursite.com</code>)
Step 3: Configure Plugin 
1. Install and activate this plugin 
2. Go to Settings → Yctvn Media Offload 
3. Enter all 4 credentials from Step 2: 
 – Account ID 
 – Access Key ID 
 – Secret Access Key 
 – Bucket Name 
 – Public URL (your R2 public URL or custom domain) 
4. Check “Auto Offload” to automatically upload new media 
5. Check “Enable URL Rewrite” to serve media from R2/CDN 
6. Click “Save Settings” 
7. Use “Bulk Sync” to upload existing media
<h3>Additional Information</h3>
<h4>Support</h4>
For support, please use the WordPress.org support forum.
<h4>Buy Me a Coffee</h4>
If you find this plugin helpful, consider <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kangta911" rel="nofollow ugc">buying me a coffee</a> ☕
Your support helps maintain and improve this plugin!
<h4>Contributing</h4>
This plugin is open source and welcomes contributions from the community.
<h4>Privacy</h4>
This plugin does not collect any personal data. Media files are transferred directly between your WordPress site and your Cloudflare R2 account.

Yctvn Media Offload for Cloudflare R2

Automatically offload your WordPress media library to Cloudflare R2 Storage for improved performance and reduced hosting costs.

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