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Select Pakistan Image Optimizer — WebP & AVIF Converter

by selectpakistan

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Description

Select Pakistan Image Optimizer is a powerful, completely free WordPress plugin that automatically converts your images to next-generation WebP and AVIF formats, significantly reducing file sizes while maintaining quality.

🚀 100% FREE – No limits, no subscriptions, no API keys required!

Why WebP & AVIF?

  • WebP: Up to 30% smaller than JPEG with same quality. Supported by 97%+ browsers.
  • AVIF: Up to 50% smaller than JPEG. The most efficient image format available.

Key Features

✅ Automatic Conversion – Convert images on upload automatically
✅ Bulk Optimization – Optimize your entire media library with one click
✅ Multiple Formats – Support for WebP, AVIF, or both
✅ Multiple Methods – GD Library, ImageMagick, and CLI tools support
✅ Browser Detection – Serve the right format to each visitor
✅ Quality Control – Adjustable quality settings (1-100%)
✅ Keep Originals – Your original images are always safe
✅ Lazy Loading – Built-in native lazy loading support
✅ CDN Compatible – Works with Cloudflare, BunnyCDN, AWS CloudFront
✅ Server Config – Auto-generate .htaccess/Nginx rules
✅ Statistics Dashboard – Track your savings and conversions
✅ Detailed Logs – Complete conversion history with export
✅ WP-CLI Support – Command line tools for developers
✅ REST API – Full API access for automation
✅ Multisite Ready – Network-wide support
✅ Clean Uninstall – Remove all data when uninstalling

Conversion Methods

The plugin automatically selects the best available method on your server:

  1. GD Library – Built into PHP, widely available
  2. ImageMagick – Professional image processing
  3. CLI Tools – cwebp and avifenc for maximum performance

How It Works

  1. Install and activate the plugin
  2. Configure your preferred settings
  3. New images are automatically converted on upload
  4. Use bulk optimization for existing images
  5. The plugin serves the optimized version to supported browsers

Perfect For

  • Blogs and news sites with lots of images
  • WooCommerce stores with product photos
  • Photography portfolios
  • Any WordPress site wanting faster load times

Developer Friendly

  • Well-documented REST API
  • WP-CLI commands for automation
  • Hooks and filters for customization
  • WordPress Coding Standards compliant

About Select Pakistan

SelectPress Image Optimizer is developed by Select Pakistan, a leading web development company. We’re committed to providing quality WordPress plugins that are accessible to everyone.

Technical Requirements

  • WordPress 5.8 or higher
  • PHP 7.4 or higher (PHP 8.0+ recommended)
  • GD Library or ImageMagick extension
  • For AVIF: PHP 8.1+ with GD AVIF support, or ImageMagick 7+ with AVIF support

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Credits

Developed with ❤️ by Select Pakistan

Privacy

SelectPress Image Optimizer:
* Does NOT send any data to external servers
* Does NOT require API keys or registration
* Does NOT track users
* Processes all images locally on your server

Automatic Installation

  1. Go to Plugins Add New in your WordPress admin
  2. Search for “SelectPress Image Optimizer”
  3. Click “Install Now” then “Activate”

Manual Installation

  1. Download the plugin ZIP file
  2. Go to Plugins Add New Upload Plugin
  3. Choose the ZIP file and click “Install Now”
  4. Activate the plugin

After Activation

  1. Go to SelectPress Optimizer in your admin menu
  2. Check your server capabilities on the Dashboard
  3. Configure your preferred settings
  4. Run bulk optimization for existing images
Is this plugin really 100% free?

Yes! SelectPress Image Optimizer is completely free with no limits, no API keys, and no premium version required. All features are included.

Will my original images be deleted?

No. By default, your original images are kept safe. Converted images are stored in a separate folder. You can restore originals at any time.

Does this work with my hosting?

The plugin works with any hosting that supports PHP 7.4+. It automatically detects available conversion methods (GD, ImageMagick, or CLI tools).

What happens if a browser doesn’t support WebP/AVIF?

The plugin automatically serves the original image format to browsers that don’t support modern formats.

Can I use this with a CDN?

Yes! The plugin is compatible with major CDNs including Cloudflare, BunnyCDN, AWS CloudFront, and others. See our documentation for configuration tips.

Does it work with WooCommerce?

Absolutely! All WooCommerce product images and gallery images are fully supported.

What about existing images?

Use the Bulk Optimization feature to convert all your existing images with one click.

Can I exclude certain images?

Yes, you can exclude specific image sizes, file types, or folder paths from conversion.

Is AVIF support included for free?

Yes! Unlike many competitors, we include full AVIF support completely free.

How do I know if it’s working?

Check the Statistics Dashboard to see your total savings. You can also inspect images in your browser to verify the format being served.

1.0.0

  • Initial release
  • WebP and AVIF conversion support
  • GD Library, ImageMagick, and CLI conversion methods
  • Automatic conversion on upload
  • Bulk optimization with progress tracking
  • Browser-based format detection
  • Quality control settings
  • Lazy loading integration
  • Statistics dashboard
  • Detailed logging system
  • .htaccess and Nginx configuration generator
  • REST API endpoints
  • WP-CLI commands
  • CDN compatibility
  • Multisite support
  • Full internationalization support
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