Nitin Singh

Image Ninja – Convert Images to WebP & AVIF on Upload is a lightweight WordPress plugin that automatically converts JPEG and PNG images to modern WebP and AVIF formats upon upload. The plugin improves website performance by optimizing image file sizes without compromising quality, leading to faster page loading times.
<h3>Key Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Automatically converts JPEG and PNG images to WebP and AVIF formats during upload.</li>
<li>Allows configuration of WebP and AVIF image quality in the settings.</li>
<li>Enhances website performance by reducing image file sizes.</li>
<li>Simple settings interface under <code>Settings > Media</code> for easy customization.</li>
<li>Lightweight and developer-friendly codebase.</li>
</ul>
This plugin is ideal for website owners looking to improve load times and optimize image delivery, especially on mobile devices and slow connections.
<h3>Why WebP?</h3>
WebP is a modern image format developed by Google that provides both lossy and lossless compression for images on the web. Here are some benefits of using WebP:
<ul>
<li>Smaller File Size: WebP images can be up to 30% smaller than JPEGs and PNGs with no noticeable loss in quality, resulting in faster page load times.</li>
<li>Transparency and Animation: WebP supports transparent backgrounds like PNG and animated images like GIF, making it a versatile choice.</li>
<li>Improved Compression: WebP offers better compression algorithms compared to traditional formats, allowing for high-quality images with lower storage requirements.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Why AVIF?</h3>
AVIF (AV1 Image File Format) is a cutting-edge image format derived from the AV1 video codec, offering even better compression than WebP. Here’s why AVIF is beneficial:
<ul>
<li>High Compression Efficiency: AVIF can reduce image sizes by up to 50% compared to JPEG, while maintaining similar or even higher visual quality.</li>
<li>HDR Support: AVIF supports High Dynamic Range (HDR), allowing for more vibrant and detailed images, especially on modern displays.</li>
<li>Advanced Features: It includes support for transparency, animation, and a wider color gamut, making it suitable for various types of web content.</li>
</ul>
<h3>License</h3>
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later license.

Image Ninja – Convert Images to WebP & AVIF on Upload

Automatically convert JPEG and PNG images to WebP and AVIF formats during upload to optimize your WordPress site’s performance.

BabaPinnak

Auto WebP Converter & Logger is a lightweight, powerful plugin designed to optimize your website’s media library. It automatically converts JPEG and PNG images to the WebP format during upload — significantly reducing file size without sacrificing quality. It also logs each conversion (or failure) and supports uploads from both the Media Library and third-party plugins like Instant Images.
Key Features:
<ul>
<li>Automatic WebP Conversion: Converts JPEG and PNG images to the WebP format on upload.</li>
<li>Custom Quality Setting: Define your preferred WebP image quality (0-100).</li>
<li>Original File Handling: Choose whether to delete the original JPEG/PNG after successful conversion.</li>
<li>Detailed Logging: Enable logging of all conversions and errors in a secure log file.</li>
<li>GD Library Check: Automatically detects if the GD library is missing and shows admin notices.</li>
<li>Secure and Optimized: Only images smaller than 10MB are processed for optimal performance.</li>
<li>Admin Settings Panel: Easy-to-use settings page under WordPress Settings > Images to WebP.</li>
</ul>
Important: 
Requires the GD library with WebP support enabled on your server.

Auto WebP Converter & Logger

Automatically converts uploaded JPEG and PNG images to WebP format for faster performance and logs conversions for transparency.

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