Upload Converter for WebP
Upload Converter for WebP is a powerful WordPress plugin that automatically converts uploaded JPG, JPEG, and PNG images to modern WebP format for faster load times and better optimization. You can also convert existing images manually with one click from the Media Library or the plugin’s admin panel
About this tool.
Upload Converter for WebP is a powerful WordPress plugin that automatically converts uploaded JPG, JPEG, and PNG images to modern WebP format for faster load times and better optimization. You can also convert existing images manually with one click from the Media Library or the plugin’s admin panel.
🎯 Features :
- ✅ Automatic conversion to WebP during upload
- ✅ Convert existing images from the admin dashboard
- ✅ Media Library support: List View: Action link to convert
✅ Fullscreen lightbox preview with file info ✅ Built using native WordPress functions (Imagick or GD) ✅ Lightweight and cleanly coded for performance
How to Use
This plugin automatically converts images to WebP format during upload. You don’t need to do anything manually after installation.
🔄 Automatic Conversion (On Upload)
- After activation, when you upload a JPG or PNG image to the Media Library, it will be automatically converted to WebP.
- The converted image will be smaller in size, helping improve site speed and performance.
🛠️ Convert Existing Images
Option 1: From Media Library (List View)
- 01Go to Dashboard → Media → Library .
- 02Switch to List View .
- 03Select one or more JPG/PNG images.
- 04From the Bulk Actions dropdown, choose Convert to WebP .
- 05Click Apply .
Option 2: From Plugin Page
- 06Go to Dashboard → WebP Converter (menu added by the plugin).
- 07You’ll see a list of all JPG and PNG images.
- 08Select the images you want to convert.
- 09Click on Convert Selected . ✅ After conversion, you’ll see the message: Converted to WebP successfully.
Notes
- Only JPG and PNG images are supported.
- Make sure your server supports WebP and the imagewebp extension in PHP.