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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>
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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>
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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

Core Essentials

WebP Image Converter & Replacer converts your images (JPEG, PNG, static GIF) to WebP, replaces originals only when smaller, and updates database references so your site transparently serves <code>.webp</code>. No duplicate files. No front-end bloat. Just faster pages and less disk usage.
Why this plugin 
– No Duplicate Images: Converts and replaces originals when WebP is smaller, keeping <code>/uploads</code> lean. 
– Real Performance Gains: WebP typically reduces size ~25–35% at similar quality, aiding Core Web Vitals. 
– Safety First: Never deletes the original unless conversion succeeds and the WebP is smaller. 
– Full DB Integration: All generated sizes are converted; URLs in content/meta are updated to <code>.webp</code>. 
– On-Server Only: Uses PHP GD or Imagick. No external API, keys, or privacy concerns. 
– Lightweight: Runs only during conversion—nothing extra on the front end.
Free features 
– Convert individual images from Media → Library (list view). 
– Optimization Overview with counts: convertible, converted, remaining, skipped, failed, total space saved. 
– Smart memory handling to avoid PHP exhaustion on large images.
Premium features 
– Auto-convert on upload: New images become WebP automatically. 
– Bulk convert selected: Multi-select in Media Library (list view). 
– Bulk convert all: Library-wide conversion with progress + pause/resume.
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Whether you’re tight on storage or chasing better performance, this is a safe, effective way to modernize images.
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IMPORTANT: Because originals may be deleted, back up your <code>/wp-content/uploads/</code> and database before converting. Test on staging if possible.
<h3>How it works</h3>
<ol>
<li>Plugin checks server support (GD/Imagick with WebP).</li>
<li>You convert images (single/bulk/premium auto).</li>
<li>If the <code>.webp</code> is smaller, the original file is removed and all DB refs switch to <code>.webp</code>.</li>
<li>Your site now serves WebP transparently—no theme changes required.</li>
</ol>
<h3>Usage</h3>
Optimization Overview 
– Settings → Media → “WebP Image Converter & Replacer” 
– See totals converted/remaining/skipped/failed and space saved.
Convert individual images 
– Media → Library (list view) → Convert to WebP link under each item.
Premium 
– Auto-convert on upload: toggle under Settings → Media. 
– Bulk convert selected: select items in Media Library (list view) → bulk action Convert to WebP. 
– Bulk convert all: Start Bulk Optimization with progress + pause/resume.
After conversion 
– Verify pages serve <code>.webp</code> in browser dev tools. 
– Clear any caches/CDN.
<h3>Phoenix Media Rename Integration</h3>
We integrate with <a href="https://en-gb.wordpress.org/plugins/phoenix-media-rename/" rel="nofollow ugc">Phoenix Media Rename</a> to safely update all database references.
Why Phoenix? 
– Mature, reliable database URL updates across posts, custom fields, widgets, Customizer, etc. 
– Reduces risk vs. “DIY” find/replace logic used by other optimizers. 
– Lets this plugin focus on conversion while Phoenix handles DB updates.
Flow 
1. Convert to WebP. 
2. Phoenix updates URLs from <code>.jpg/.png/.gif</code> to <code>.webp</code>. 
3. Your site serves WebP with no broken links.

WebP Image Converter & Replacer – Convert to WebP, No Duplicates

Convert images to WebP and replace originals—no duplicates. Save storage and speed up your site. Auto-convert on upload & bulk tools (premium).

OrigiSafe — Advanced Image Optimizer (WebP) — Keep Originals Safe vs WebP Image Converter & Replacer – Convert to WebP, No Duplicates