Stintlief Technologies

<p>Stintlief WebP Converter automatically converts uploaded JPEG, PNG, and GIF images to the modern WebP format, providing significant file size reductions while maintaining visual quality. The plugin includes smart features to ensure safety and reversibility.</p>
<h4>Key Features</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Automatic Conversion</strong>: Converts images to WebP on upload without manual intervention</li>
<li><strong>Smart Size Comparison</strong>: Only keeps WebP if it’s smaller than the original (configurable)</li>
<li><strong>Safe Backups</strong>: Optional automatic backup of original files for easy restoration</li>
<li><strong>One-Click Restore</strong>: Restore original images from attachment edit screen</li>
<li><strong>Animated GIF Protection</strong>: Automatically skips animated GIFs to preserve animation</li>
<li><strong>Configurable Settings</strong>: Control max dimensions, compression quality, and behavior</li>
<li><strong>No External Services</strong>: All processing happens on your server – no data sent elsewhere</li>
<li><strong>Performance Boost</strong>: WebP images are typically 25-35% smaller than JPEG/PNG</li>
</ul>
<h4>Privacy & Data Handling</h4>
<p>This plugin does not:<br />
* Send any data to external servers<br />
* Store personal user information<br />
* Track users or create logs (except standard WordPress debug logs when WP_DEBUG is enabled)<br />
* Use cookies or external APIs</p>
<p>Backup files (if enabled) are stored locally on your server in the uploads directory and are not publicly exposed unless explicitly accessed.</p>
<h4>Supported Image Formats</h4>
<ul>
<li>JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg)</li>
<li>PNG (.png)</li>
<li>GIF (.gif) – static only, animated GIFs are preserved</li>
<li>HEIC/HEIF (if server supports)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Requirements</h4>
<p>Your server must have one of the following:<br />
* Imagick extension with WebP support<br />
* GD extension with WebP support</p>
<p>The plugin will display a notice if WebP support is not available.</p>
<h3>Privacy Policy</h3>
<p>This plugin does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. All image processing happens locally on your WordPress server. Backup files (if enabled) are stored in your uploads directory and are not shared or transmitted to external services.</p>
<p>If you have privacy requirements, you can disable the backup feature in Settings <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Media.</p>
<h3>Credits</h3>
<p>Developed by Stintlief Technologies with a focus on performance, safety, and WordPress best practices.</p>


Stintlief WebP Converter

Automatically convert uploaded images to optimized WebP format with safe fallbacks, optional backups, and easy restoration.

Antonio Gallo

<p><strong>Heleco Media WebP Converter</strong> automatically converts your JPG and PNG images to the modern WebP format during upload, resulting in smaller file sizes and faster page loading times.</p>
<h4>Key Features</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Automatic Conversion</strong> – Converts images to WebP format as you upload them</li>
<li><strong>Smart Compression</strong> – Maintains image quality while reducing file size</li>
<li><strong>Transparency Support</strong> – Preserves PNG transparency in WebP format</li>
<li><strong>User Control</strong> – Simple checkbox to enable/disable conversion per upload</li>
<li><strong>Lightweight</strong> – Single file plugin with minimal overhead</li>
<li><strong>No Configuration Required</strong> – Works out of the box</li>
</ul>
<h4>Why WebP?</h4>
<p>WebP is a modern image format that provides superior compression compared to JPEG and PNG:<br />
* Up to 30% smaller file sizes than JPEG<br />
* Up to 80% smaller than PNG for images with transparency<br />
* Supported by all modern browsers<br />
* Better for SEO and Core Web Vitals</p>
<h4>How It Works</h4>
<ol>
<li>Upload any JPG or PNG image through WordPress media uploader</li>
<li>Plugin automatically converts it to WebP format</li>
<li>See instant feedback showing file size savings</li>
<li>Original quality is maintained with smart compression</li>
</ol>


Heleco Media WebP Converter

Automatically convert uploaded images to WebP format for faster page loading and better performance. Simple, lightweight, and efficient.

Stintlief WebP Converter vs Heleco Media WebP Converter