About this plugin
WorkflowDone WebP Converter is the simplest plug-and-play WebP solution for
WordPress. No configuration required — just activate and go. The plugin
automatically detects your server’s capabilities and starts converting images
right away.
Most image optimization plugins try to do everything: CDN integration, lazy
loading, AVIF, cloud processing, dashboard analytics. This one does exactly one
thing — converts your JPEG and PNG images to WebP — and does it reliably
with zero setup friction.
Why this plugin?
- True plug-and-play — activate, and it works. No API keys, no cloud
accounts, no mandatory configuration. Sensible defaults are already set.
- Universal server compatibility — automatically detects and uses whichever
conversion engine your host provides: the PHP GD or Imagick extension. The
active backend is shown on the settings page so you always know what’s running
under the hood.
- Safe by design — your original files are never touched. The plugin creates
webp sidecar files alongside the originals. If the WebP version would be
larger than the source (it happens with some PNGs), the conversion is
silently discarded so you never serve a bigger file by accident.
- Lightweight and focused — no bloat, no upsells, no external service
dependencies. One small settings page, a handful of options, and a bulk
converter. That’s it.
Features
- Convert on upload — generates a.webp sidecar alongside every uploaded
JPEG/PNG, including all registered thumbnail sizes.
- Automatic HTML rewriting — wraps <img> tags in <picture> elements so
WebP-capable browsers receive the smaller file while older browsers fall back
to the original transparently.
- Bulk converter — converts all existing JPEG/PNG images in your media
library in batches with a live progress bar and per-result counters
(converted / already had WebP / failed).
- Dual-backend detection — automatically selects the GD or Imagick PHP
extension, whichever is available on your server. Works on shared hosting,
VPS, and dedicated servers alike.
- Smart skipping — skips images that already have an up-to-date WebP
sidecar, and skips conversions where the WebP would be larger than the
original.
- Configurable quality — choose a quality level between 1 and 100
(default: 80).