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
<ul>
<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.

Bogdan Bendziukov

Squeeze is a lightweight yet powerful image optimization plugin for WordPress. 
It compresses and converts your images directly in your browser, so no image ever leaves your site.
Unlike most competitors, Squeeze:
♾️ Has no image compression limits — you can squeeze as many images as you want. 
☁️ Doesn’t send your images to any external servers — all processing happens locally in your browser. 
⚡ Converts images to WEBP instantly and directly, replacing the original file (no duplicates, no clutter). 
🖼️ Optimizes images on the fly inside Gutenberg, Elementor, and GenerateBlocks — right when you upload or insert them.
It’s privacy-safe, lightning-fast, and storage-efficient.
<a href="https://pluginarium.com/squeeze/" rel="nofollow ugc">Squeeze official website</a> | <a href="https://pluginarium.com/squeeze/squeeze-documentation/" rel="nofollow ugc">Plugin’s documentation</a>
<h3>🌟 New Features since version 1.7 🌟</h3>
<ul>
<li>Direct WEBP Conversion: Convert JPG/PNG images into WEBP instantly and replace originals — saving tons of storage.</li>
<li>Pre-Upload Compression: Compress images before they even reach your server, reducing upload time and bandwidth usage.</li>
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<h3>✨ Key Features ✨</h3>
<ul>
<li>Increase Page Speed: Reduces image sizes to improve website loading speed and overall user experience.</li>
<li>WEBP Conversion and Serving: Convert images to the modern and efficient WEBP format and serve them seamlessly. The plugin adds .htaccess rules to serve WEBP images for supported browsers without changing URLs. Alternatively, enable the “Replace Image URLs” option to explicitly use WEBP versions on all pages.</li>
<li>Client-Side Image Squeezing: Compress images directly in the browser without sending files to external servers</li>
<li>Upload Optimization: Compresses images on-the-fly during the upload process, ensuring optimized images are added to your media library.</li>
<li>Gutenberg and GenerateBlocks Support: Squeeze images directly on upload in Gutenberg or GenerateBlocks builder.</li>
<li>Bulk Compression: Allows you to compress multiple images at once from your WordPress Media Library.</li>
<li>Custom Directory Compression: Select a directory on your site and compress all the images within it.</li>
<li>Selective Compression: Choose which images to compress based on your preferences and requirements.</li>
<li>Custom Squeezing Settings: Adjust compression parameters such as quality level to suit your specific needs.</li>
<li>Backup Option: Creates a backup file to restore a compressed image to the original image.</li>
<li>Wide Format Support: Squeezes images in popular formats, including JPEG, PNG, AVIF, and WEBP.</li>
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<h3>⚜️ Premium Features ⚜️</h3>
<ul>
<li>Image Comparison: Compare original and Squeezed images directly in the Media Library.</li>
<li>Resize Original Image: Set maximum width and height for the original image.</li>
<li>Bulk Squeeze from a Page: Compress all images from a specific page.</li>
<li>Elementor Integration: Squeeze images directly while editing in Elementor.</li>
<li>Image Exclusion: Exclude specific images from bulk compression.</li>
<li>Priority support & updates!</li>
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Don’t settle for limitations—upgrade now and supercharge your experience!
<a href="https://pluginarium.com/squeeze/#premium" rel="nofollow ugc">Explore the Premium version here.</a>
<h3>How does the Squeeze plugin work?</h3>
Squeeze plugin compresses images directly from your WordPress Media Library or during the image upload process. All the work is handled directly inside your browser using advanced compression algorithms. That means there’s no third party service for compression images. Thus, you can be sure with the privacy of your images, ensuring data privacy and faster processing.
<a href="https://pluginarium.com/squeeze/squeeze-documentation/" rel="nofollow ugc">Plugin’s documentation is available here.</a>

Squeeze – Image Optimization & Compression, WEBP Conversion


Great plugin! I'd love webp support if possible.


Works great

Unlimited. Private. Instant. Squeeze compresses and converts your images directly in your browser — no external servers and no upload limits.

Halka WebP Image Optimizer vs Squeeze – Image Optimization & Compression, WEBP Conversion