Niquelao Image Optimizer automatically compresses images on upload and allows bulk re-optimization of your entire existing media library. It uses Imagick (preferred) or GD (fallback) — no external dependencies or API keys needed.
Features:
- Automatic optimization on every upload
- Bulk optimization of the existing media library
- Optional WebP conversion for every image
- Optional automatic .webp serving via .htaccess under the same original URL (no redirects)
- WordPress thumbnail optimization
- Automatic backup of the original file before processing
- Optional thumbnail backups (disabled by default) plus a Maintenance screen to scan, download and purge accumulated backups
- Detailed savings statistics per file type
- Copyright/authorship EXIF metadata preserved after stripping
- Optional automatic resizing with configurable maximum width and height
- Compatible with Imagick (preferred) and GD (fallback)
- No external dependencies — works on any shared hosting
Requirements
- WordPress 5.8 or higher
- PHP 7.4 or higher
- Imagick or GD extension enabled on the server
Screenshots
Settings — image resizing, compression quality (JPEG/PNG/WebP) and processing options
Bulk Optimization — reoptimize your entire existing media library with a progress bar
Savings Statistics — totals by file type and a log of the most recent optimizations
Diagnostics — Imagick/GD availability, WebP support and uploads folder permissions
Settings — backup options and the new automatic WebP serving via .htaccess (no redirects)
Maintenance — scan, download and purge accumulated .niquelao-bak backup files in batches