CaphLabs

Keep Originals Safe, convert JPEG/PNG images to WebP and makes WebP the canonical file. WP returns <code>.webp</code> URLs, Keeping originals safely archived.
<h3>How it works (high level)</h3>
<ol>
<li>
Convert
<ul>
<li>For a JPG/PNG attachment, the plugin generates a WebP for the full image and all WordPress-generated sizes.</li>
<li>Conversion is done through WordPress’ image editor system (WP_Image_Editor), meaning it uses GD or Imagick (whichever your server supports) with WebP support enabled.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Move originals
<ul>
<li>The original JPG/PNG files are moved to:
<ul>
<li><code>wp-content/uploads/_originals/...</code></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>The folder structure mirrors your uploads structure.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Update WordPress to serve WebP
<ul>
<li>Attachment “file” + metadata are updated so WordPress serves <code>.webp</code> as the attachment file.</li>
<li>Attachment mime type is updated to <code>image/webp</code>.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Optional: Replace old URLs everywhere
<ul>
<li>If enabled, the plugin can replace old <code>.jpg/.png</code> URLs across:
<ul>
<li>post content</li>
<li>postmeta</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Replacement is serialized-safe (does not break serialized arrays).</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
<h3>Background jobs (keeps running after page reload)</h3>
Conversion/repair/sweep jobs are designed to run in the background. They keep ticking even if you refresh the page or close the tab.
The plugin uses multiple loopback methods (admin-post / REST / public tick fallback) so it can keep working even on restrictive hosting setups.
<h3>Log + “it looks frozen” note</h3>
A rolling “terminal style” log is written to: 
– <code>wp-content/uploads/hsbc-webp-only/logs/webp-only.log</code>
If the log appears to freeze in the admin page: 
– click Refresh Log, or 
– refresh the page
The job may still be running server-side; refreshing the log/page usually catches up.
<h3>Usage</h3>
Go to Media → WebP Only.
<h3>Settings</h3>
<ul>
<li>Quality
<ul>
<li>WebP quality for conversion (0–100).</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Batch size
<ul>
<li>How many items to process per tick. Smaller batches reduce server load.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Replace old .jpg/.png URLs across content + postmeta (serialized-safe)
<ul>
<li>Recommended if your site content contains hard-coded image URLs.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Sweep Include / Exclude
<ul>
<li>Used by the Sweep tools to control which folders are scanned.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Conversion Jobs (buttons)</h3>
Start Bulk Convert 
– Converts Media Library attachments (JPG/PNG) in batches. 
– Moves originals to <code>uploads/_originals/</code>. 
– Updates attachment metadata so WordPress serves <code>.webp</code>. 
– Optional URL replacement (content + postmeta).
Start Repair/Cleanup 
– Repairs inconsistencies if something was partially converted or moved. 
– Useful after restores/migrations or if some attachments have mismatched metadata. 
– Optional URL replacement.
Start Folder Sweep 
– Scans the filesystem for eligible images (based on your Sweep Include/Exclude rules). 
– Designed for sites with additional image folders beyond standard uploads. 
– Optional URL replacement.
Stop Job 
– Stops the currently running job.
<h3>Maintenance / Cleanup (buttons)</h3>
Delete duplicate _originals 
– Deletes backup files in <code>uploads/_originals/</code> *only when* an identical file already exists in <code>uploads/</code>. 
– This is a cleanup tool for situations where originals were restored back into uploads and you no longer need the archived duplicate.
Delete duplicate _webp 
– Removes orphaned WebP cache files in: 
 – <code>uploads/_webp/</code> 
– Only deletes WebP files that no longer match anything in <code>uploads/</code> or <code>uploads/_originals/</code>.
Delete duplicate sweep _originals 
– Maintenance cleanup for non-uploads roots (folders under <code>wp-content/</code>) that contain their own <code>_originals/</code> folders. 
– It uses your Sweep Include list to find those roots. 
– Only deletes a file from <code><root>/_originals/</code> when the same file exists at <code><root>/</code> AND the file size matches (safe duplicate).
Revert Everything 
– Restores original JPG/PNG files from <code>uploads/_originals/</code> back into <code>uploads/</code>. 
– Reverts attachment metadata so WordPress serves the originals again.
<h3>Log controls</h3>
Refresh Log 
– Pulls the latest log tail into the admin screen.
Reset Log 
– Clears the log file.
<h3>Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>WordPress’ image editor must support WebP.
<ul>
<li>GD with WebP support, or</li>
<li>Imagick with WebP support</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>If WebP conversion is not supported on your server, conversion/repair/sweep will refuse to run (revert tools can still work).</li>
</ul>

OrigiSafe — Advanced Image Optimizer (WebP) — Keep Originals Safe

Convert JPG/PNG uploads (and existing library) to WebP, move originals to /uploads/_originals/, and update Media Library metadata - WP serves .webp

Sabbir Hossain

Plugin Magnet

Magnet Media Optimizer is an all-in-one AI-powered WordPress image optimizer that enhances your media library by generating smart ALT text, captions, and descriptions — while also converting images to modern formats like WebP for maximum performance.
Created by Plugin Magnet, this plugin merges the best features of “Alt Bot” and “Upload Converter WebP” into a single, powerful image-optimization toolkit.
Improve your website’s SEO, accessibility, and page speed — automatically.
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<h3>✨ Key Features</h3>
<h4>🔹 AI-Powered ALT Text Generation</h4>
Automatically generate meaningful ALT text using: 
– AI models 
– EXIF metadata 
– File names 
– Post titles
Supports: 
– Bulk generation 
– Single generation 
– Auto-generation on upload 
– Media Library buttons 
– Missing ALT finder
<h4>🔹 Smart Captions & Description Builder</h4>
Enhance media text fields for: 
– Better SEO 
– Improved content clarity 
– Stronger accessibility compliance
AI can generate: 
– Image captions 
– Image descriptions
<h4>🔹 WebP Image Conversion</h4>
Automatically convert JPEG/PNG images to WebP on upload.
Includes: 
– Bulk conversion tool 
– Quality controls 
– Non-destructive processing
<h4>🔹 Missing ALT Text Scanner</h4>
A complete admin UI showing: 
– Images without ALT text 
– Status indicators 
– Quick one-click fixes
<h4>🔹 Performance-Focused</h4>
<ul>
<li>Lightweight</li>
<li>No frontend bloat</li>
<li>Optimized for large libraries</li>
<li>Compatible with all cache plugins</li>
</ul>
<h4>🔹 Works Everywhere</h4>
Fully compatible with: 
– Media Library (grid & list) 
– Gutenberg 
– Elementor 
– Divi 
– Bricks 
– Classic Editor
<h3>💎 Pro Features (Optional Upgrade)</h3>
<blockquote>
Coming soon — can be expanded when you release the Pro version.
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>Advanced AI model selection</li>
<li>Batch scheduler for huge libraries</li>
<li>AVIF conversion support</li>
<li>Custom rules per folder/category</li>
<li>Regenerate ALT based on post context</li>
<li>Cloud compression</li>
</ul>

Magnet Media Optimizer – AI powered image enhancement, Missing Alt Text & Convert to WebP

AI-powered image enhancement: automatic ALT text, captions, and descriptions for images, plus WebP conversion for faster performance and improved SEO.

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