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Stories Image Optimizer automatically converts your uploaded images to next-generation WebP or AVIF format, providing better compression while maintaining quality.
Features:
<ul>
<li>Automatic conversion on upload to Media Library</li>
<li>Support for WebP and AVIF formats</li>
<li>Configurable quality settings for each format</li>
<li>Automatic image resizing based on max dimensions</li>
<li>EXIF/metadata stripping for smaller file sizes</li>
<li>Bulk optimization for existing images</li>
<li>Fallback from Imagick to GD Library</li>
<li>Keeps original files as backup (optional)</li>
</ul>
Why use WebP/AVIF?
<ul>
<li>WebP – 25-35% smaller than JPEG with similar quality. Supported by all modern browsers.</li>
<li>AVIF – 50% smaller than JPEG with better quality. Supported by Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.</li>
</ul>
How It Works:
<ol>
<li>Upload an image to WordPress Media Library</li>
<li>The plugin automatically converts it to your chosen format (WebP or AVIF)</li>
<li>All generated thumbnails are also converted</li>
<li>The converted file replaces the original in your content</li>
</ol>
System Requirements:
<ul>
<li>PHP 7.4 or higher</li>
<li>WordPress 6.0 or higher</li>
<li>GD Library with WebP support, OR</li>
<li>Imagick extension (recommended for best performance)</li>
</ul>

Stories Image Optimizer

Automatically convert images to WebP or AVIF on upload for better quality and smaller file sizes.

Habib Mosavi

Smart Media Tools is a powerful, user-friendly image editor built directly into your WordPress Media Library. Instead of switching between third-party software or online tools, you can now manage and enhance your images without ever leaving your WordPress dashboard.
This plugin is designed for bloggers, photographers, e-commerce store owners, and site administrators who need a quick and reliable way to prepare images for the web. With an intuitive interface, Smart Media Tools makes editing simple while giving you the flexibility to control image quality and formats.
<h3>Key Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Crop – Cut your images to the exact dimensions you need. Choose from different shapes to highlight the most important parts of your photos.</li>
<li>Resize – Scale images up or down without distorting them. Perfect for optimizing images for faster load times or for creating thumbnails.</li>
<li>Rotate – Quickly fix orientation issues with a single click. Rotate left, right, or flip images vertically and horizontally.</li>
<li>Effects – Apply stylish filters and visual effects to give your images a unique look directly from WordPress.</li>
<li>Compress – Reduce image file size while maintaining excellent visual quality. Choose the level of compression that works best for your project, from high-quality visuals to lightweight files optimized for speed.</li>
<li>Convert – Easily change image formats to suit your needs. Convert PNGs to JPGs, JPGs to WebP, and more — helping you balance quality and performance.</li>
<li>More tools coming soon …</li>
</ul>
Whether you’re preparing product photos for your WooCommerce store, editing blog images, or managing a media-heavy website, Smart Media Tools helps you work smarter, faster, and better.

Smart Media Tools

Smart Media Tools adds a fast, intuitive image editor to your WordPress Media Library — edit images instantly without extra tools.

Stories Image Optimizer vs Smart Media Tools