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MegaOptim

<p><strong>MegaOptim is image optimization plugin and that is easy to use, stable and actively maintained by dedicated team of experts. 🙂</strong></p>
<p>The plugin uses minimal resources on your server and all the heavy lifting is done by our API service on our servers. No binaries will be ever installed on your server that will slow down your site.</p>
<p>We strive to make the plugin as lightweight as possible and will never bloat your dashboard with ads, notifications, upsells or run background services that will cause high CPU usage constantly. The plugin only runs when it’s really necessary.</p>
<h3>What is image optimization and why it is important?</h3>
<p>Image Optimization is delivering the high-quality images in the right format, dimension, size, and resolution while keeping the smallest possible size.</p>
<h3>What features do MegaOptim offer?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Bulk optimization for the Media Library, NextGen, MediaPress, etc</li>
<li>Bulk optimization of Folders by your choice in your server</li>
<li>WP CLI Support for optimization and restore (bulk or single)</li>
<li>Uses progressive JPEG format for faster rendering</li>
<li>Supports <strong>WebP</strong>. Creates and serves WebP when possible</li>
<li>Supports Sub-accounts support with detailed statistics</li>
<li>Supports Backups/Restore + option to configure what to back up</li>
<li>Option to select which thumbnails to optimize</li>
<li>Option to enable/disable conversion from CMYK to RGB</li>
<li>Option to preserve/remove the EXIF/IPTC metadata</li>
<li>Option to auto-resize images to given dimensions upon optimization/upload</li>
<li>Compatible with WP Retina 2x</li>
<li>Compatible with WP Offload Media / Amazon S3</li>
<li>Compatible with CloudFlare. Purges image cache upon optimization</li>
<li>Compatible with WP 5.3+ BIG Image Threshold feature</li>
<li>Compatible with Windows/UNIX hosting environments</li>
<li>Compatible with WP Engine, SiteGround and other providers</li>
<li>Compatible with localhost and password-protected sites</li>
<li>No credits charged if %5 or less is saved per image</li>
<li>Multisite Support</li>
</ul>
<h3>How much does MegaOptim cost?</h3>
<p>The service comes with <strong>500 FREE images/tokens per month for everyone</strong>. We also have <strong>unlimited plan</strong> at only <strong>$7.50</strong>. Check our pricing <a href="https://megaoptim.com/pricing/" rel="nofollow ugc">here</a>.</p>
<h3>Have a question? Contact us!</h3>
<p>We have dedicated support team ready to help you 24/7.</p>
<ul>
<li>Email  [<a href="https://megaoptim.com/contact" rel="nofollow ugc">Click Here</a>]</li>
<li>Twitter [<a href="https://twitter.com/MegaoptimO" rel="nofollow ugc">Click Here</a>]</li>
<li>Facebook [<a href="https://www.facebook.com/megaoptimio" rel="nofollow ugc">Click Here</a>]</li>
</ul>
<h3>Developer Hooks / CLI</h3>
<p>Click <a href="https://megaoptim.com/tools/wordpress" rel="nofollow ugc">here</a> to read more about our WP CLI integration and the actions and filters that are available.</p>


MegaOptim Image Optimizer

Optimize and compress your images to speed up your site and boost your SEO.

Bogdan Bendziukov

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


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.

MegaOptim Image Optimizer vs Squeeze – Image Optimization & Compression, WEBP Conversion