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<p>IBIC (In Browser Image Compression) compresses your images in your browser.</p>
<p>Useful for websites on shared hosting where no extra image libraries can be installed.</p>
<p>Why should you reduce images file size:</p>
<ul>
<li>faster page load</li>
<li>improve your SEO (Search Engine Optimization)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Troubleshooting</h3>
<h4>I can’t see the image compression progress in the Media section</h4>
<p>Please check that there is no error in the IBIC plugin section of the Site Health page:<br />
/wp-admin/site-health.php?tab=debug</p>


In Browser Image Compression

Rony Bormon

<p><strong>Upload Converter for WebP</strong> is a powerful WordPress plugin that automatically converts uploaded JPG, JPEG, and PNG images to modern WebP format for faster load times and better optimization. You can also convert existing images manually with one click from the Media Library or the plugin’s admin panel.</p>
<p>🎯 <strong>Features</strong>:</p>
<ul>
<li>✅ Automatic conversion to WebP during upload  </li>
<li>✅ Convert existing images from the admin dashboard  </li>
<li>✅ Media Library support:
<ul>
<li>List View: Action link to convert  </li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>✅ Fullscreen lightbox preview with file info  </li>
<li>✅ Built using native WordPress functions (Imagick or GD)  </li>
<li>✅ Lightweight and cleanly coded for performance</li>
</ul>
<h3>How to Use</h3>
<p>This plugin automatically converts images to WebP format during upload. You don’t need to do anything manually after installation.</p>
<h4>🔄 Automatic Conversion (On Upload)</h4>
<ul>
<li>After activation, when you upload a JPG or PNG image to the Media Library, it will be automatically converted to WebP.  </li>
<li>The converted image will be smaller in size, helping improve site speed and performance.</li>
</ul>
<h4>🛠️ Convert Existing Images</h4>
<h3>Option 1: From Media Library (List View)</h3>
<ol>
<li>Go to <strong>Dashboard <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Media <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Library</strong>.  </li>
<li>Switch to <strong>List View</strong>.  </li>
<li>Select one or more JPG/PNG images.  </li>
<li>From the <strong>Bulk Actions</strong> dropdown, choose <strong>Convert to WebP</strong>.  </li>
<li>Click <strong>Apply</strong>.</li>
</ol>
<h3>Option 2: From Plugin Page</h3>
<ol>
<li>Go to <strong>Dashboard <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> WebP Converter</strong> (menu added by the plugin).  </li>
<li>You’ll see a list of all JPG and PNG images.  </li>
<li>Select the images you want to convert.  </li>
<li>Click on <strong>Convert Selected</strong>.<br />
✅ After conversion, you’ll see the message:<br />
   Converted to WebP successfully.</li>
</ol>
<h3>Notes</h3>
<ul>
<li>Only JPG and PNG images are supported.  </li>
<li>Make sure your server supports WebP and the <code>imagewebp</code> extension in PHP.  </li>
<li>If you get an error like “An error occurred in the upload”, check:
<ul>
<li>If the file type is supported  </li>
<li>If PHP GD/WebP is enabled  </li>
<li>File permissions are correct</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li>Author: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rony-bormon" rel="nofollow ugc">Rony Bormon</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://ronybormon.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://ronybormon.com/</a></li>
</ul>


Upload Converter for WebP

Convert JPG, JPEG, and PNG images to WebP automatically or manually with bulk actions and Media Library buttons.

In Browser Image Compression vs Upload Converter for WebP