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OmegaPix Image Optimizer makes your WordPress images lighter — automatically, and entirely on your own server. When an image is uploaded it’s resized if oversized and converted to next‑gen WebP (or AVIF where your server supports it). No image is ever sent to an external service. No account, no API credits, no monthly quota.
It’s the WordPress companion to <a href="https://omegapix.app" rel="nofollow ugc">OmegaPix</a>, the privacy‑first image & PDF toolkit. Same promise, both places: your files never leave your own infrastructure.
<h4>Why OmegaPix Image Optimizer</h4>
<ul>
<li>Local‑first & private — everything runs on your server. Unlike cloud optimizers, your media is never uploaded to a third party. GDPR‑friendly by design.</li>
<li>Automatic at upload — set it once; every new upload is resized and converted. Editors don’t change how they work.</li>
<li>Accept, don’t block — large images are optimized, never rejected. Only disallowed file types are refused.</li>
<li>WebP & AVIF, best‑available — prefers AVIF, falls back to WebP, and skips gracefully if the server can’t do either.</li>
<li>You can actually see it working — a Media Library column shows each image’s status, file‑size savings, and links to the generated next‑gen files. No black box.</li>
<li>Bulk optimize your existing library — batched, time‑out‑safe AJAX runs with live progress.</li>
<li>Reprocess any single image — one click on any attachment.</li>
<li>Capability‑aware — detects GD/Imagick support for WebP/AVIF and warns you honestly instead of failing silently.</li>
<li>Safe by default — never destructive. “Replace Original” is optional, off by default, and clearly flagged Beta until rollback exists.</li>
<li>Free. The whole thing. A premium tier may come later, but the core optimizer is free.</li>
</ul>
<h4>How it helps your site</h4>
Lighter images mean faster loads, better Core Web Vitals (LCP/CLS), higher PageSpeed scores, and better SEO — without sending a single file off your server.

OmegaPix Image Optimizer – Convert WebP & AVIF (Local, No Cloud)

Optimize images and convert to WebP & AVIF on your own server. Local, private, no cloud, no credits — faster site and better Core Web Vitals.

Bogdan Bendziukov

Looking for a WordPress image optimizer without an API key? Squeeze is a local WebP converter that lets you compress images in WordPress, convert uploads to WebP, and bulk compress your media library without ShortPixel-, Imagify-, or Smush-style monthly caps. Processing runs in your admin browser—unlimited squeezes, full privacy, and no uploads to third-party compression servers.
If you need a webp converter wordpress plugin, a shortpixel alternative without recurring API fees, or an image optimizer without api keys, Squeeze keeps optimization on your server and in your browser instead of a SaaS queue.
Unlike cloud-based plugins, Squeeze:
♾️ No compression limits — squeeze your entire Media Library, not just the first 100–500 images per month. 
☁️ No third-party servers — images never leave your site; processing happens locally in the browser (ideal for GDPR-sensitive and membership sites). 
⚡ Direct WebP conversion — convert JPG/PNG to WebP and replace the original file on disk (no duplicate copies cluttering storage). 
🖼️ Optimize on upload — compress in Gutenberg, GenerateBlocks, and the Voxel theme before files hit the server (Elementor on-upload squeeze is available in <a href="https://pluginarium.com/squeeze/#premium" rel="nofollow ugc">Premium</a>).
The result: smaller files, faster page loads, and lower hosting storage—without SaaS fees or API keys.
<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 documentation</a>
<h3>🌟 New in 1.7.x</h3>
<ul>
<li>Direct WebP conversion: Convert JPG/PNG to WebP and replace originals—save storage without duplicate files.</li>
<li>Pre-upload compression: Shrink images in the browser before upload (Gutenberg, GenerateBlocks, Voxel create-post and gallery fields).</li>
<li>Three WebP delivery modes: Direct WebP, separate squeeze-webp folder with URL rewrite, or server-side delivery via .htaccess.</li>
<li>Voxel theme support: Pre-upload squeeze on multipart AJAX uploads in create-post and file/gallery fields.</li>
</ul>
<h3>✨ Key Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Faster pages: Smaller images improve load time, Core Web Vitals, and mobile bandwidth use.</li>
<li>WebP conversion & serving: Convert to WebP and serve efficiently—choose Direct WebP, HTML URL rewrite, or .htaccess delivery for supported browsers.</li>
<li>Client-side squeezing: Compress in the browser; nothing is uploaded to external optimization servers.</li>
<li>Upload optimization: Compress on the fly during upload so optimized files land in your Media Library.</li>
<li>Gutenberg & GenerateBlocks: Squeeze images as you add them in the block editor.</li>
<li>Voxel theme: Compress before upload on Voxel create-post and file/gallery fields.</li>
<li>Bulk compression: Compress hundreds of Media Library images in one run (pause/resume supported).</li>
<li>Custom directory squeeze: Pick any folder under your site root and optimize all images inside it.</li>
<li>Exclusions: Skip images by URL or filename pattern (one per line).</li>
<li>Fine-tuned quality: Per-format tabs for JPEG, PNG, WebP, and AVIF (MozJPEG, OxiPNG-style PNG, and more).</li>
<li>Backup option: Keep a <code>.bak</code> copy to restore the original after squeezing.</li>
<li>Formats: JPEG, PNG, WebP, and AVIF.</li>
</ul>
<h3>⚜️ Premium Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Image comparison in the Media Library (before/after sizes).</li>
<li>Resize originals to max width/height before squeeze.</li>
<li>Bulk squeeze from a page — all images used on one post or page.</li>
<li>Elementor integration — squeeze on upload while editing in Elementor.</li>
<li>CDN URL — map CDN image URLs to local files for all WebP delivery modes.</li>
<li>Priority support & updates</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://pluginarium.com/squeeze/#premium" rel="nofollow ugc">Explore Premium</a>
<h3>How does Squeeze work?</h3>
Open the Media Library, run Bulk Squeeze, or upload a new image — Squeeze runs Google Chrome team–backed codecs (the same family as Squoosh.app) inside your browser via Web Workers. No account, no API key, no off-site upload queue.
<a href="https://pluginarium.com/squeeze/squeeze-documentation/" rel="nofollow ugc">Full documentation</a>

Squeeze – Image Optimization & Compression, WEBP Conversion


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


Works great

Compress images in WordPress & convert to WebP — no API key, no quotas, no cloud. Unlimited local image optimizer; private browser-side compression.

OmegaPix Image Optimizer – Convert WebP & AVIF (Local, No Cloud) vs Squeeze – Image Optimization & Compression, WEBP Conversion