Nish Image Optimizer
Lightweight WordPress image optimizer. Compress JPEG, PNG, WebP, and AVIF automatically for faster websites.
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Maintained • Last updated 100 days ago • 1 reviews
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Likely maintained (last update 100 days ago).
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Description
Nish Image Optimizer is a fast and simple WordPress plugin designed to make your website lighter and faster.
It automatically compresses and converts your images into modern formats like WebP and AVIF, while also supporting JPEG and PNG.
By optimizing images directly inside WordPress, you can dramatically improve page speed, Core Web Vitals, and SEO rankings — without relying on third-party APIs or external services. Nish Image Optimizer runs 100% locally on your server using WordPress’ built-in image libraries (GD/Imagick).
🚀 Key Features
- ✅ Automatic Optimization on Upload – new images are optimized instantly.
- ✅ Bulk Optimization – optimize your entire Media Library with a single click.
- ✅ Multiple Formats – WebP, AVIF, JPEG, PNG.
- ✅ Skip Already Optimized Images – saves time and resources.
- ✅ Minimum File Size Skip – ignore small icons or logos.
- ✅ Fallback Detection – if AVIF/WebP isn’t supported, it falls back to JPEG/PNG automatically.
- ✅ WP-CLI Support – for developers who want command-line optimization.
- ✅ Lightweight & Fast – no external API calls, no credits, no monthly limits.
- 🔑 Pro Features – per-image re-optimization, advanced PNG WebP/AVIF handling, and more.
🔑 Why Choose Nish Image Optimizer?
- 100% free to start with essential optimization features.
- Pro upgrade unlocks advanced image handling for power users.
- Built for speed, simplicity, and WordPress performance best practices.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to
/wp-content/plugins/nish-image-optimizeror install it directly from the Plugins screen. - Activate the plugin via Plugins Installed Plugins.
- Go to Dashboard Image Optimizer to configure settings.
- Choose your output format and quality, then start optimizing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Nish Image Optimizer overwrites originals with optimized versions by default to save disk space.
Yes, if your hosting server supports GD/Imagick with WebP/AVIF enabled. Otherwise, the plugin will automatically fall back to JPEG/PNG.
No. The plugin runs 100% locally inside WordPress. No external services, no hidden costs.
No. The plugin updates WordPress Media Library references so your posts/pages continue working normally.
Yes! You can optimize your entire Media Library in safe batches with a progress bar.
Nish Image Optimizer automatically falls back to a supported format (e.g., JPEG).