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>
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Convert
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<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>
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Move originals
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<li>The original JPG/PNG files are moved to:
<ul>
<li><code>wp-content/uploads/_originals/...</code></li>
</ul>
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<li>The folder structure mirrors your uploads structure.</li>
</ul>
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Update WordPress to serve WebP
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<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>
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Optional: Replace old URLs everywhere
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<li>If enabled, the plugin can replace old <code>.jpg/.png</code> URLs across:
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<li>post content</li>
<li>postmeta</li>
</ul>
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<li>Replacement is serialized-safe (does not break serialized arrays).</li>
</ul>
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<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>
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<li>Quality
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<li>WebP quality for conversion (0–100).</li>
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<li>Batch size
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<li>How many items to process per tick. Smaller batches reduce server load.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Replace old .jpg/.png URLs across content + postmeta (serialized-safe)
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<li>Recommended if your site content contains hard-coded image URLs.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Sweep Include / Exclude
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<li>Used by the Sweep tools to control which folders are scanned.</li>
</ul>
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</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>
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<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

SPINX Digital

Convert JPEG, PNG & GIF to WebP and bulk-optimize your Media Library entirely on your own server. No external services. No data sent. No quotas.
<h3>🚀 Local-First WebP Conversion For WordPress</h3>
SPINX Digital Image Converter generates lightweight WebP versions of your JPEG, PNG, and GIF uploads — including every WordPress-generated thumbnail size — so your pages load faster and your images stay lighter.
Unlike cloud-based optimizers, all processing happens on your own server using PHP’s GD or ImageMagick extension. Nothing is uploaded to a third party, no account is required, and there are no monthly limits or quotas. Your images never leave your hosting environment.
It’s built for site owners who want faster image delivery, a safe and reversible workflow, and a clear, honest view of exactly what was converted, skipped, restored, or failed — all from a single dashboard.
<h3>✨ Why Choose SPINX Digital Image Converter?</h3>
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<li>100% Local Processing — Images are converted on your server with GD or ImageMagick. No external API calls, ever.</li>
<li>Complete Privacy — No user data is collected or transmitted. No third-party libraries bundled.</li>
<li>Server Limit — Convert unlimited images, subject to your server’s available resources and processing capacity. </li>
<li>Fully Reversible — Restore originals and remove generated WebP files at any time, per image or in bulk.</li>
<li>Full Transparency — A real-time dashboard tracks converted, pending, failed, and storage-saved totals.</li>
</ul>
<h3>🖼️ Features at a Glance</h3>
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Automatic Conversion on Upload — New JPEG, PNG, and GIF uploads are converted to WebP automatically. No manual steps, no forgotten images.
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Bulk Conversion for Existing Media — Optimize your entire Media Library in batches. The plugin prepares the image list, processes it in manageable chunks, and updates progress live in the admin UI — ideal for large libraries.
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Thumbnail Conversion Included — Every WordPress-generated image size is converted alongside the original attachment, so all served variants benefit from WebP.
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Choice of Conversion Engine — Use GD or ImageMagick, with automatic detection based on what’s available on your host and your selected settings.
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Optimized WebP Quality (Fixed 75%) — The plugin converts every image at a balanced, fixed 75% WebP quality for an ideal size-to-fidelity trade-off.
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Media Library Integration — Convert or restore any individual image directly from Media Library row actions and attachment-level controls.
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One-Click Restore — Switch delivery back to your original media files and remove generated WebP files whenever you need to.
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REST API Access — Built-in REST endpoints for stats, health checks, logs, settings, exports, and per-image actions — all protected with nonce and capability checks.
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<h3>📊 Know Exactly What’s Happening</h3>
Most optimization tools hide the details. SPINX Digital Image Converter gives you a dedicated dashboard with running totals for converted, pending, failed, and storage saved, plus a status table during bulk runs. You always know what’s been processed, what’s left, and how much space you’ve reclaimed.
<h3>🔒 Privacy & External Services</h3>
This plugin does not contact any external servers. All image processing happens on your own server using PHP’s GD or ImageMagick extension. No third-party libraries are bundled, and no user data is collected or transmitted. What runs on your site stays on your site.
<h3>💡 Best For</h3>
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<li>Blogs, marketing sites, portfolios, and eCommerce stores that want fast, local WebP generation.</li>
<li>Site owners who need bulk conversion without relying on third-party optimization services.</li>
<li>Privacy-conscious teams who require all media processing to stay on their own infrastructure.</li>
<li>Anyone who wants clear visibility into image status and real storage savings.</li>
</ul>

SPINX Digital Image Converter

Convert JPEG, PNG & GIF to WebP and bulk-optimize your Media Library entirely on your own server. No external services. No data sent. No quotas.

OrigiSafe — Advanced Image Optimizer (WebP) — Keep Originals Safe vs SPINX Digital Image Converter