Media WebP Converter
Converts all media images to WebP format with options to overwrite originals, control output image quality, and optionally generate new attachments.
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Maintained • Last updated 147 days ago • 1 reviews
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Likely maintained (last update 147 days ago).
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Description
Media WebP Converter helps optimize your WordPress site performance by converting media library images to the modern, lightweight WebP format.
Features:
- Bulk convert existing media images to WebP format
- Choose to overwrite original images or create new attachments
- Set desired output image quality
- Option to run conversions selectively
- Simple UI integration in the WordPress dashboard
Improve loading speeds and reduce image sizes without compromising on visual quality.
Credits
Developed by Subrata Sarkar
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/wp-image-to-webp-converterdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugin screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Go to Media > Convert to WebP to configure and run conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Only if you choose the overwrite option. Otherwise, new WebP images are created as separate attachments.
Yes, all registered image sizes (e.g., thumbnail, medium, large, custom sizes) are converted.
If you chose to overwrite originals, the change is permanent. If new attachments were created, the original images remain intact.
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Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release