Permanently converts images to WebP at upload time. No conditional serving — works reliably behind CloudFront and any CDN without extra configuration.
Alternatives to JGWS Media Optimizer
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WebP Toolsv2.0.5
Convert JPG and PNG images in your WordPress site to modern, lightweight WebP format for faster loading and better performance.
Local WebP optimizer for WordPress. Free converts images to WebP; Pro adds AVIF and site-wide image tools.
Browser-based image compression & WebP—no API keys or quotas. Works on any hosting.
Picqlo Image Converterv7.6.3
Free bulk image optimizer: compress and convert the images in your media library to AVIF & WebP. Reversible, no subscription.
Convert JPG/PNG uploads to WebP on your own server. No cloud API, no quotas. Optional HTML rewrite only when .webp exists.
MediaHue Webp Converterv1.0.3
Simple MediaHue Webp Converter for WordPress. Convert JPG/PNG on upload, serve WebP on frontend, and bulk convert existing media easily.
Optimize WordPress images locally, convert supported media to WebP, preserve originals, and restore them in one click.
Convert, optimize, compress, and resize images locally. Create WebP, AVIF, JPEG, PNG, and text graphics without an external service.
Rupanta Media Converterv1.2.0
Free WebP and AVIF image converter for WordPress with automatic uploads, batch conversion, and no premium upgrade required.