Jewel Rana

Halka WebP Image Optimizer hooks into the WordPress upload pipeline to silently convert JPEG and PNG images to WebP during upload.
It is a minimalist, performance-first optimizer. Unlike “bloated” suites, Halka focuses on a zero-configuration approach to keep your server load light (“Halka” means light). It is designed for users who want WebP conversion without the database overhead of larger plugins. No external APIs, no credits required — everything happens locally on your server.
Features
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<li>Convert JPEG, PNG (and optionally GIF) to WebP on upload</li>
<li>Configurable quality per format</li>
<li>Optional maximum dimension cap (auto-resize on upload)</li>
<li>Strip EXIF/IPTC metadata to save extra bytes</li>
<li>Optionally delete the original file after conversion</li>
<li>Bulk converter — process existing Media Library images in small batches</li>
<li>Per-image Convert to WebP button in the Media Library list view</li>
<li>Server support badge so you know what your host can do</li>
<li>Zero external dependencies — uses WordPress’s built-in <code>WP_Image_Editor</code></li>
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Halka WebP Image Optimizer

Automatically compress and convert uploaded images to WebP for faster page loads.

FireXCore

Smart WebP Converter converts JPEG, PNG, and GIF images to WebP on upload, improving website speed and saving storage with superior compression. It includes advanced features like SEO optimization, lazy loading, lossless compression, and cache integration for enhanced performance and user experience.
Main features include: 
– Automatically converts JPEG, PNG, and GIF images to WebP 
– Strips unnecessary metadata from images (EXIF, GPS data, etc.) 
– Option to replace original images with WebP versions to save storage space 
– Quality adjustment for WebP images (0-100 scale) 
– Lossless compression option for high-quality images 
– Lazy loading support for faster page load times 
– Automatic SEO optimization with metadata (alt and title tags) 
– Integration with caching plugins for improved performance 
– Automatic cleanup of temporary files to optimize storage 
– Enhanced error handling and recovery mechanisms 
– Preserves transparency in PNG and GIF images 
– Supports WooCommerce and any WordPress media uploader 
– Privacy-focused with metadata removal option
<h3>License</h3>
This plugin is licensed under the GPL v2 or later. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html" rel="nofollow ugc">GPL License</a>.

Smart WebP Converter

Converts images to WebP on upload, with lazy loading, SEO optimization, and compression to boost performance.

Halka WebP Image Optimizer vs Smart WebP Converter