Descripcion
Simple WebP Converter is a lightweight WordPress plugin that automatically converts your uploaded images (JPEG, PNG, GIF) to the modern WebP format. This helps improve your website’s loading speed and reduces bandwidth usage without compromising image quality.
Key Features
- Automatic Conversion: All new image uploads are automatically converted to WebP format
- Multiple Format Support: Converts JPEG, PNG, and GIF images
- Quality Control: Adjustable WebP quality settings (1-100)
- Space Saving: Original files are automatically deleted after conversion
- Simple Interface: Clean, user-friendly settings page
- Performance Focused: Lightweight plugin with minimal impact
How It Works
- Install and activate the plugin
- Configure your preferred quality settings
- Upload images as usual – they’ll be automatically converted to WebP and originals will be deleted
Benefits of WebP Format
- Up to 30% smaller file sizes compared to JPEG
- Up to 80% smaller file sizes compared to PNG
- Maintains excellent image quality
- Supported by all modern browsers
- Faster page loading times
- Reduced bandwidth usage
Technical Requirements
- WordPress 5.0 or higher
- PHP 7.4 or higher
- GD extension with WebP support
- Write permissions in uploads directory
Support
For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please visit our support forum or contact us through our website.
Privacy
This plugin does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. All image processing is done locally on your server.
Installacion
- Upload the plugin files to
/wp-content/plugins/simple-webp-converter/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Go to Settings > WebP Converter to configure the plugin
- Start uploading images – they’ll be automatically converted!
FAQ
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What image formats are supported?
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The plugin converts JPEG, PNG, and GIF images to WebP format.
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Will this work with my theme?
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Yes! The plugin works at the WordPress core level, so it’s compatible with any theme.
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What happens to my original images?
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The original images are automatically deleted after successful conversion to WebP format to save disk space.
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Can I convert images I uploaded before installing the plugin?
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Currently, the plugin only converts new uploads. Existing images remain unchanged.
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What if my server doesn’t support WebP?
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The plugin requires the GD extension with WebP support. Most modern hosting providers support this.
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Will this affect my SEO?
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WebP images can actually improve your SEO by making your site faster, which is a ranking factor.
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Contributors & Developers
“Simple WebP Converter” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.0.1
- Fixed: Palette image conversion error – now supports all GIF and indexed PNG images
- Improved: Better transparency handling for PNG and GIF files
- Enhanced: More robust image processing with proper palette-to-truecolor conversion
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Automatic WebP conversion for uploaded images
- Quality settings for optimal file size/quality balance
- Clean, simple admin interface