Niquelao Image Optimizer

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
• WordPress thumbnail optimization
• Automatic backup of the original file before processing
• 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