{"id":273580,"date":"2026-01-28T09:53:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T09:53:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/imoptimizer\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T11:06:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T11:06:42","slug":"bp-imoptimizer-optimize-images","status":"publish","type":"plugin","link":"https:\/\/kn.wordpress.org\/plugins\/bp-imoptimizer-optimize-images\/","author":23266340,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","version":"1.0","stable_tag":"1.0","tested":"6.9.4","requires":"5.2","requires_php":"7.0","requires_plugins":null,"header_name":"ImOptimizer - Optimize Images","header_author":"Babapinnak","header_description":"Automatically converts uploaded images (JPG\/PNG) to WebP format, manages storage, protects server memory, and logs conversion activity.","assets_banners_color":"","last_updated":"2026-04-01 11:06:42","external_support_url":"","external_repository_url":"","donate_link":"","header_plugin_uri":"","header_author_uri":"https:\/\/babapinnak.com","rating":0,"author_block_rating":0,"active_installs":0,"downloads":123,"num_ratings":0,"support_threads":0,"support_threads_resolved":0,"author_block_count":0,"sections":["description","installation","faq","changelog"],"tags":{"1.0":{"tag":"1.0","author":"babapinnak","date":"2026-04-01 11:06:42"}},"upgrade_notice":[],"ratings":[],"assets_icons":[],"assets_banners":[],"assets_blueprints":{},"all_blocks":[],"tagged_versions":["1.0"],"block_files":[],"assets_screenshots":[],"screenshots":[],"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"plugin_section":[],"plugin_tags":[17209,163,254824,187,15376],"plugin_category":[50,52],"plugin_contributors":[242667],"plugin_business_model":[],"class_list":["post-273580","plugin","type-plugin","status-publish","hentry","plugin_tags-compression","plugin_tags-images","plugin_tags-imoptimizer","plugin_tags-optimization","plugin_tags-webp","plugin_category-media","plugin_category-performance","plugin_contributors-babapinnak","plugin_committers-babapinnak"],"banners":[],"icons":{"svg":false,"icon":"https:\/\/s.w.org\/plugins\/geopattern-icon\/bp-imoptimizer-optimize-images.svg","icon_2x":false,"generated":true},"screenshots":[],"raw_content":"\n

ImOptimizer - Optimize Images<\/strong> is a safe, lightweight way to serve next-gen images on WordPress by converting uploads to WebP.<\/p>\n\n

Most optimization plugins either rely on external APIs or risk server crashes by processing images without checking memory limits. ImOptimizer runs fully on your server<\/strong> using the native PHP GD library and includes a Smart Memory Guard<\/strong> that estimates RAM usage before converting\u2014helping prevent memory exhaustion.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83d\ude80 Why ImOptimizer?<\/h3>\n\n
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  • Boost Core Web Vitals:<\/strong> WebP images reduce page weight and speed up loading.<\/li>\n
  • Zero API Fees:<\/strong> No subscriptions, no credits, no data sharing. Runs locally.<\/li>\n
  • Server Safety First:<\/strong> Skips risky conversions on low memory and detects conflicts (Smush\/EWWW\/ShortPixel, etc.).<\/li>\n
  • Set & Forget:<\/strong> Auto-converts JPG\/JPEG\/PNG at upload time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    \u26a1 Feature Highlights<\/h3>\n\n
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    • Smart Conversion:<\/strong> Converts the main image AND generated thumbnails (Media Library, WooCommerce, etc.).<\/li>\n
    • Self-Cleaning Logs:<\/strong> Optional logging with retention cleanup (Cron).<\/li>\n
    • MIME Sync:<\/strong> Updates WordPress metadata so .webp<\/code> is recognized correctly.<\/li>\n
    • Privacy Focused:<\/strong> Your images never leave your server.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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      1. Upload the plugin folder to \/wp-content\/plugins\/bp-imoptimizer-optimize-images\/<\/code>.<\/li>\n
      2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.<\/li>\n
      3. Go to Settings > ImOptimizer<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      4. Save your preferences. (Default: Quality 85, Logging Disabled).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
        \n

        Does this convert my existing media library?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

        No. The plugin processes new uploads only<\/strong>.<\/p><\/dd>\n

        What image formats does this plugin convert?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

        It supports JPG, JPEG, and PNG<\/strong> images (converted to WebP).<\/p><\/dd>\n

        Can I delete the original images after conversion?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

        Yes. Enable Delete Original Image<\/strong> in settings.<\/p><\/dd>\n

        Will this work if I don't have an API key?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

        Yes. No APIs are used. The plugin relies on your server\u2019s GD library.<\/p><\/dd>\n

        What happens if the uploaded file is too large?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

        Images larger than 15MB<\/strong> are skipped for stability (and logged if logging is enabled).<\/p><\/dd>\n

        Where are the conversion logs saved?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

        Logs are stored in a secure folder:\n \/wp-content\/uploads\/bp-imoptimizer-logs\/\nIn Multisite, logs are stored per site:\n \/wp-content\/uploads\/bp-imoptimizer-logs-{blog_id}\/<\/p><\/dd>\n

        What happens if I uninstall the plugin?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

        Your existing WebP images remain on disk and continue to work. The plugin settings\/transients and log folders are removed on uninstall.<\/p><\/dd>\n

        Does this work on WordPress Multisite?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

        Yes. Each site gets its own isolated log folder.<\/p><\/dd>\n

        Why are my images not converting?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
          \n
        1. Ensure GD supports WebP (imagewebp<\/code> must exist).<\/li>\n
        2. Enable logging and review logs.<\/li>\n
        3. Disable conflicting optimizer plugins (Smush\/EWWW\/ShortPixel\/Imagify, etc.).<\/li>\n
        4. Check memory limits (the plugin skips conversions if estimated usage is too high).<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/dd>\n

          Can I rename the plugin folder?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

          No.<\/strong> Keep the folder name as:\n bp-imoptimizer-optimize-images\nThis helps ensure updates, references, and translations remain consistent.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

          1.0<\/h4>\n\n
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          • Initial release.<\/li>\n
          • Smart Memory Guard to prevent memory crashes.<\/li>\n
          • Optional logging + scheduled log cleanup.<\/li>\n
          • Conflict detection for popular optimizer plugins.<\/li>\n
          • Secure log directory with access protection and traversal safety checks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","raw_excerpt":"Boost site speed by automatically converting uploads to WebP. Features smart memory protection, detailed logging, and zero API dependencies.","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kn.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/273580","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kn.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kn.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kn.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=273580"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kn.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/babapinnak"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kn.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=273580"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kn.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=273580"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kn.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=273580"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kn.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=273580"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kn.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=273580"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kn.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=273580"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}