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<p>Shrinkwell Image Optimizer helps WordPress site builders optimize images locally, without an external API or account. It compresses JPEG/PNG images, creates WebP and AVIF versions where supported, keeps original backups, checks image SEO, and gives clear proof of delivery and savings.</p>
<p>Use the safe 5-image test first, review the result, then optimize the full media library with more confidence.</p>
<h4>Local-first optimization</h4>
<ul>
<li>Automatically optimize JPEG and PNG uploads on upload.</li>
<li>Preserve existing WebP media items instead of recompressing them.</li>
<li>Choose from Balanced, High compression, Near lossless, or Custom compression profiles.</li>
<li>Use controlled compression settings designed to preserve quality while reducing file size.</li>
<li>Resize oversized images to a maximum width and height.</li>
<li>Optimize thumbnails and strip image metadata/EXIF where possible.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Safe media library workflow</h4>
<ul>
<li>Run a safe 5-image optimization test before committing to a full media library run.</li>
<li>Optimize existing images directly from Media > Shrinkwell.</li>
<li>Review saved space, skipped files, and recent results before continuing.</li>
</ul>
<h4>WebP and AVIF delivery checks</h4>
<ul>
<li>Generate WebP versions when supported by your server.</li>
<li>Generate AVIF versions when the local AVIF encoder and safety checks pass.</li>
<li>Use the local <code>cwebp</code> binary when available, with WordPress image editor fallback.</li>
<li>Generate missing WebP files without recompressing originals.</li>
<li>Serve AVIF first, then WebP, with safe JPEG/PNG fallback markup.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Page Proof reports</h4>
<ul>
<li>Run a Page Proof scan on a live frontend page to verify modern image delivery, estimate image payload savings, and identify cached JPG/PNG URLs.</li>
<li>Copy or download a plain-text proof report for your own checks or client handoff.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Image SEO Check</h4>
<ul>
<li>Find images with missing alt text, weak alt text, and weak filenames.</li>
<li>Use safe one-click alt text suggestions when Shrinkwell has a reliable source.</li>
<li>Avoid blindly reusing random filenames, GUIDs, or camera-style names as SEO text.</li>
<li>Save alt text inline without leaving the Shrinkwell screen.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Backups & Restore</h4>
<ul>
<li>Keep original backups before replacing any files.</li>
<li>Restore all optimized images at once from a single screen.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Quick Start</h4>
<ol>
<li>Install Shrinkwell and open Media > Shrinkwell.</li>
<li>Run the 5-image safe test.</li>
<li>Review savings, skipped files, and backups.</li>
<li>Run Media Optimization for the full media library.</li>
<li>Use Page Proof to verify WebP/AVIF delivery on a real frontend page.</li>
</ol>
<h4>Insights & Logging</h4>
<ul>
<li>View optimization status directly in the Media Library list view.</li>
<li>Review an optimization log showing saved bytes, WebP/AVIF counts, and skipped files with clear reasons such as file size, dimensions, and processing limits.</li>
<li>Review current settings from the Overview page at a glance.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Settings & Recommendations</h4>
<ul>
<li>Configure everything from the Shrinkwell admin page under Media > Shrinkwell.</li>
<li>Scan your media library and receive tailored setting recommendations for your site.</li>
<li>Apply recommended settings in one click after scanning.</li>
<li>Scan for image SEO issues without automatically modifying content.</li>
</ul>
<p>Review prompts appear only after Shrinkwell has produced measurable results.</p>
<h4>What Shrinkwell Does Not Do</h4>
<ul>
<li>Does not send images to an external optimization service for core local features.</li>
<li>Does not require an account for free local optimization.</li>
<li>Does not automatically rewrite SEO content.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Privacy</h3>
<p>Shrinkwell optimizes images locally on your WordPress server. Core optimization never sends media files to an external API.</p>
<h3>License & Assets</h3>
<p>Shrinkwell is licensed under GPLv2 or later.</p>
<p>The included Shrinkwell logo and wordmark are original Levmedia brand assets and are distributed with this plugin under GPLv2 or later.</p>


Shrinkwell Image Optimizer

Free local image optimization for WordPress. No account. No external API. WebP/AVIF, backups, SEO checks, and proof reports included.

Bogdan Bendziukov

<p>Looking for a <strong>WordPress image optimizer without an API key</strong>? Squeeze is a <strong>local WebP converter</strong> that lets you <strong>compress images in WordPress</strong>, <strong>convert uploads to WebP</strong>, and <strong>bulk compress your media library</strong> without ShortPixel-, Imagify-, or Smush-style monthly caps. Processing runs in your admin browser—unlimited squeezes, full privacy, and no uploads to third-party compression servers.</p>
<p>If you need a <strong>webp converter wordpress</strong> plugin, a <strong>shortpixel alternative</strong> without recurring API fees, or an <strong>image optimizer without api</strong> keys, Squeeze keeps optimization on your server and in your browser instead of a SaaS queue.</p>
<p>Unlike cloud-based plugins, Squeeze:</p>
<p>♾️ <strong>No compression limits</strong> — squeeze your entire Media Library, not just the first 100–500 images per month.<br />
☁️ <strong>No third-party servers</strong> — images never leave your site; processing happens locally in the browser (ideal for GDPR-sensitive and membership sites).<br />
⚡ <strong>Direct WebP conversion</strong> — convert JPG/PNG to WebP and replace the original file on disk (no duplicate copies cluttering storage).<br />
🖼️ <strong>Optimize on upload</strong> — compress in Gutenberg, GenerateBlocks, and the Voxel theme before files hit the server (Elementor on-upload squeeze is available in <a href="https://pluginarium.com/squeeze/#premium" rel="nofollow ugc">Premium</a>).</p>
<p>The result: smaller files, faster page loads, and lower hosting storage—without SaaS fees or API keys.</p>
<p><a href="https://pluginarium.com/squeeze/" rel="nofollow ugc">Squeeze official website</a> | <a href="https://pluginarium.com/squeeze/squeeze-documentation/" rel="nofollow ugc">Plugin documentation</a></p>
<h3>🌟 New in 1.7.x</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Direct WebP conversion:</strong> Convert JPG/PNG to WebP and replace originals—save storage without duplicate files.</li>
<li><strong>Pre-upload compression:</strong> Shrink images in the browser before upload (Gutenberg, GenerateBlocks, Voxel create-post and gallery fields).</li>
<li><strong>Three WebP delivery modes:</strong> Direct WebP, separate squeeze-webp folder with URL rewrite, or server-side delivery via .htaccess.</li>
<li><strong>Voxel theme support:</strong> Pre-upload squeeze on multipart AJAX uploads in create-post and file/gallery fields.</li>
</ul>
<h3>✨ Key Features</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Faster pages:</strong> Smaller images improve load time, Core Web Vitals, and mobile bandwidth use.</li>
<li><strong>WebP conversion & serving:</strong> Convert to WebP and serve efficiently—choose Direct WebP, HTML URL rewrite, or .htaccess delivery for supported browsers.</li>
<li><strong>Client-side squeezing:</strong> Compress in the browser; nothing is uploaded to external optimization servers.</li>
<li><strong>Upload optimization:</strong> Compress on the fly during upload so optimized files land in your Media Library.</li>
<li><strong>Gutenberg & GenerateBlocks:</strong> Squeeze images as you add them in the block editor.</li>
<li><strong>Voxel theme:</strong> Compress before upload on Voxel create-post and file/gallery fields.</li>
<li><strong>Bulk compression:</strong> Compress hundreds of Media Library images in one run (pause/resume supported).</li>
<li><strong>Custom directory squeeze:</strong> Pick any folder under your site root and optimize all images inside it.</li>
<li><strong>Exclusions:</strong> Skip images by URL or filename pattern (one per line).</li>
<li><strong>Fine-tuned quality:</strong> Per-format tabs for JPEG, PNG, WebP, and AVIF (MozJPEG, OxiPNG-style PNG, and more).</li>
<li><strong>Backup option:</strong> Keep a <code>.bak</code> copy to restore the original after squeezing.</li>
<li><strong>Formats:</strong> JPEG, PNG, WebP, and AVIF.</li>
</ul>
<h3>⚜️ Premium Features</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Image comparison</strong> in the Media Library (before/after sizes).</li>
<li><strong>Resize originals</strong> to max width/height before squeeze.</li>
<li><strong>Bulk squeeze from a page</strong> — all images used on one post or page.</li>
<li><strong>Elementor integration</strong> — squeeze on upload while editing in Elementor.</li>
<li><strong>CDN URL</strong> — map CDN image URLs to local files for all WebP delivery modes.</li>
<li><strong>Priority support & updates</strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><a href="https://pluginarium.com/squeeze/#premium" rel="nofollow ugc">Explore Premium</a></strong></p>
<h3>How does Squeeze work?</h3>
<p>Open the Media Library, run Bulk Squeeze, or upload a new image — Squeeze runs Google Chrome team–backed codecs (the same family as Squoosh.app) inside your browser via Web Workers. No account, no API key, no off-site upload queue.</p>
<p><a href="https://pluginarium.com/squeeze/squeeze-documentation/" rel="nofollow ugc">Full documentation</a></p>


Squeeze – Image Optimization & Compression, WEBP Conversion


Great plugin! I'd love webp support if possible.


Works great

Compress images in WordPress & convert to WebP — no API key, no quotas, no cloud. Unlimited local image optimizer; private browser-side compression.

Shrinkwell Image Optimizer vs Squeeze – Image Optimization & Compression, WEBP Conversion