Smart Image Editor

Smart Image Editor is a powerful yet user-friendly WordPress plugin that lets you resize, crop, and compress images directly from your Media Library. Whether you run a blog, a photography site, or an online store, this tool makes image optimization fast and intuitive — no external editors required.

Key Features
– Manual Image Resizing & Cropping — Set exact width and height values and instantly preview the crop area with a dynamic adjustable frame.
– Zoom & Pan Support — Easily zoom in on large images and pan to focus on the exact section you need.
– WebP Format Export — Save images in the modern, lightweight WebP format for faster page loads and better SEO performance.
– Image Compression — Reduce file size without losing visible quality to improve site speed and save storage space.
– Live Preview — See exactly how your image will look before applying changes.
– Simple Interface — Designed for beginners and professionals alike, with an intuitive workflow.

Why WebP + Compression?
WebP provides excellent compression and quality balance. Combined with adjustable quality settings, Smart Image Editor can dramatically decrease image sizes while keeping them sharp — resulting in faster pages, better Core Web Vitals, and improved SEO.

Typical Workflow
1. Open Media → Library and select an image.
2. Launch Smart Image Editor from the toolbar.
3. Enter your target width/height, pick WebP (or keep original format), and set quality.
4. Use the crop frame with Zoom & Pan to fine-tune.
5. Save and use the optimized image immediately.

1. Upload the plugin ZIP via Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.
2. Activate the plugin.
3. Go to Media → Library, pick an image → “Smart Image Editor”.

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   Modal UI with manual crop and WebP/compression options

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   Zoom & pan controls in action

2.3.0

• Initial public release under the name “Smart Image Editor”
• Manual crop, zoom/pan, WebP export, and compression