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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>
<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>
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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

Jordy Meow

Perfect Images handles the basics of WordPress image management that should have been built-in from the start. Manage image sizes, disable the ones you don’t need, add custom sizes, and regenerate thumbnails in bulk. It’s the essential foundation every WordPress install needs for clean, efficient image handling.
Think of it as your image management base layer. WordPress creates too many sizes? Disable them. Need a custom thumbnail size? Add it. Want retina support or modern formats like WebP/AVIF? Enable those modules. Perfect Images gives you complete control without bloat.
Explore <a href="https://meowapps.com/wp-retina-2x" rel="nofollow ugc">our official site</a> and check out <a href="https://meowapps.com/wp-retina-2x/tutorial/" rel="nofollow ugc">the tutorial</a> to get started.
<h3>Core Features</h3>
⚙️ Image Size Management 
The foundation of everything. View all registered image sizes (WordPress defaults, theme sizes, plugin sizes), disable the ones you don’t need, and add custom sizes. Finally, control over those pesky WordPress-generated sizes like <code>medium_large</code>, <code>1536x1536</code>, and <code>2048x2048</code>.
🔄 Regenerate Thumbnails 
Bulk regenerate thumbnails after changing sizes or switching themes. Progress tracking, smart processing, and automatic cleanup of old unused sizes.
🖼️ Retina Images (Module) 
Optional module for high-DPI displays. Automatically generate and serve crisp @2x versions of your thumbnails. Works seamlessly with WordPress responsive images.
🎨 Modern Formats (Module) 
Optional WebP/AVIF conversion. Convert images to modern formats for smaller file sizes and faster loading—without replacing your originals.
🚀 Easy IO (Module) 
Optional CDN-based image optimization via EWWW. Automatically converts and delivers your images in WebP/AVIF, resizes on the fly, and serves them from a global CDN—zero server configuration required.
🤖 AI Features (Module) 
Optional AI-powered tools. Upscale images via Claid.ai when your source is too small, or use the AI Assistant to analyze your sizes and recommend which to enable or disable based on your theme’s srcset needs.
<h3>🖼️ Retina Images</h3>
Your visitors expect sharp, crisp images. Perfect Images makes retina support effortless.
Smart Generation:
<ul>
<li>Automatic retina creation for all thumbnail sizes</li>
<li>Multiple delivery methods (Responsive Images, PictureFill, Retina.js)</li>
<li>Works with WordPress srcset natively</li>
<li>Full-size retina support</li>
</ul>
Delivery Options:
<ul>
<li>Responsive Images: Modern, standard method</li>
<li>PictureFill: Hybrid approach with fallbacks</li>
<li>Retina.js: Client-side detection</li>
<li>Choose what fits your theme best</li>
</ul>
<h3>🎨 Modern Formats</h3>
WebP and AVIF offer dramatically better compression than JPEG/PNG—up to 50% smaller files with the same visual quality.
What You Get:
<ul>
<li>Generate WebP or AVIF for any image size</li>
<li>Automatic browser detection and fallbacks</li>
<li>Works alongside your original images</li>
<li>Enable for thumbnails or full-size</li>
<li>Responsive Images delivery built-in</li>
</ul>
<h3>🤖 AI Features</h3>
Perfect Images integrates with AI services to help you manage and optimize your images smarter.
AI Assistant:
<ul>
<li>Analyzes your image sizes and recommends which to enable or disable</li>
<li>Detects redundant retina sizes already covered by other thumbnails</li>
<li>Understands srcset behavior—sizes don’t need to be pixel-perfect</li>
<li>Requires <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/ai-engine/" rel="ugc">AI Engine</a> plugin</li>
</ul>
Upscaling (via Claid.ai):
<ul>
<li>Generate retina images without 2x source files</li>
<li>Create thumbnails larger than the original image</li>
<li>Multiple upscaling modes (Smart Enhance, Digital Art, Photo, etc.)</li>
<li>Automatic or manual processing</li>
</ul>
<h3>⚙️ Image Tools</h3>
The Image Tools dashboard lets you manage all your media in one place—regenerate thumbnails, build retina images, generate WebP/AVIF, and more, individually or in bulk.
Regenerate Thumbnails:
<ul>
<li>Bulk regenerate all thumbnails</li>
<li>Progress tracking for large libraries</li>
<li>Preserves custom crops</li>
<li>Updates retina and WebP versions automatically</li>
</ul>
Replace Images:
<ul>
<li>Swap images directly from Media Library</li>
<li>Drag & drop replacement in dashboard</li>
<li>Maintains all metadata and links</li>
<li>Updates all thumbnails instantly</li>
</ul>
Manage Sizes:
<ul>
<li>View all registered image sizes</li>
<li>Disable unwanted sizes (medium_large, 1536×1536, etc.)</li>
<li>Create custom sizes</li>
<li>Track which sizes are enabled per image</li>
</ul>
Disable Image Threshold:
<ul>
<li>Stop WordPress from creating “-scaled” versions</li>
<li>Keep your original full-size images intact</li>
</ul>
<h3>Pro Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Full-size retina images</li>
<li>Full-size WebP/AVIF conversion</li>
<li>Priority support</li>
</ul>
<h3>Why Perfect Images?</h3>
Essential Foundation 
Every WordPress site needs proper image size management and thumbnail control. Perfect Images makes it simple, giving you the baseline image handling WordPress should have included.
Modular & Lightweight 
Start with just image size management and thumbnail regeneration. Enable retina, WebP, Easy IO, or AI modules only when you need them. No bloat, no unnecessary features.
Works with Everything 
Compatible with WooCommerce, page builders, galleries, and any theme. It uses WordPress’s native image handling, so there are no conflicts.
No Database Bloat 
Everything works through WordPress’s existing metadata structure. No custom tables, no performance overhead.
Built for Real Workflows 
Developed by someone who manages dozens of WordPress sites. Every feature solves a real problem we’ve encountered over years of WordPress development.

Perfect Images: Regenerate Thumbnails, Image Sizes, WebP & AVIF

Optimize image sizes, regenerate thumbnails, enable retina, convert to WebP/AVIF, or use cloud optimization. An essential image toolkit.

OrigiSafe — Advanced Image Optimizer (WebP) — Keep Originals Safe vs Perfect Images: Regenerate Thumbnails, Image Sizes, WebP & AVIF