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A WordPress plugin for client-side uploaded images resize (to do it client-side instead of backend-side and minimize the backend performance hit).
<h3>Settings</h3>
Plugin settings are located under “Media” tab (“Resize before upload”), there you can configure:
<ul>
<li>Max image size in pixels (The images bigger than this threshold are scaled down to it);</li>
<li>Use WP-compat (old) assets uploading script.</li>
<li>A setting to enable / disable on front end / admin part separately.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Bug reports / Questions / Suggestions</h3>
<a href="mailto:wp@tmm.ventures" rel="nofollow ugc">wp@tmm.ventures</a>

Resize Image Before Upload

A WordPress plugin for client-side uploaded images resize (to do it client-side instead of backend-side and minimize the backend performance hit).

Kaan Karakaş

Smart Image Editor is a powerful yet user-friendly WordPress plugin that lets you resize, crop, and compress images directly from your Media Library. Whether you run a blog, a photography site, or an online store, this tool makes image optimization fast and intuitive — no external editors required.
Key Features 
– Manual Image Resizing & Cropping — Set exact width and height values and instantly preview the crop area with a dynamic adjustable frame. 
– Zoom & Pan Support — Easily zoom in on large images and pan to focus on the exact section you need. 
– WebP Format Export — Save images in the modern, lightweight WebP format for faster page loads and better SEO performance. 
– Image Compression — Reduce file size without losing visible quality to improve site speed and save storage space. 
– Live Preview — See exactly how your image will look before applying changes. 
– Simple Interface — Designed for beginners and professionals alike, with an intuitive workflow.
Why WebP + Compression? 
WebP provides excellent compression and quality balance. Combined with adjustable quality settings, Smart Image Editor can dramatically decrease image sizes while keeping them sharp — resulting in faster pages, better Core Web Vitals, and improved SEO.
Typical Workflow 
1. Open Media → Library and select an image. 
2. Launch Smart Image Editor from the toolbar. 
3. Enter your target width/height, pick WebP (or keep original format), and set quality. 
4. Use the crop frame with Zoom & Pan to fine-tune. 
5. Save and use the optimized image immediately.

Smart Image Editor

Resize, crop, and compress images directly in the Media Library — with manual crop frame, zoom & pan, WebP export, and live preview.

Resize Image Before Upload vs Smart Image Editor