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You can also convert existing images manually with one click from the Media Library or the plugin\u2019s admin panel.<\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfaf <strong>Features<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>\u2705 Automatic conversion to WebP during upload  <\/li>\n<li>\u2705 Convert existing images from the admin dashboard  <\/li>\n<li>\u2705 Media Library support:\n\n<ul>\n<li>List View: Action link to convert  <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/li>\n<li>\u2705 Fullscreen lightbox preview with file info  <\/li>\n<li>\u2705 Built using native WordPress functions (Imagick or GD)  <\/li>\n<li>\u2705 Lightweight and cleanly coded for performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>How to Use<\/h3>\n\n<p>This plugin automatically converts images to WebP format during upload. You don't need to do anything manually after installation.<\/p>\n\n<h4>\ud83d\udd04 Automatic Conversion (On Upload)<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li>After activation, when you upload a JPG or PNG image to the Media Library, it will be automatically converted to WebP.  <\/li>\n<li>The converted image will be smaller in size, helping improve site speed and performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Convert Existing Images<\/h4>\n\n<h3>Option 1: From Media Library (List View)<\/h3>\n\n<ol>\n<li>Go to <strong>Dashboard \u2192 Media \u2192 Library<\/strong>.  <\/li>\n<li>Switch to <strong>List View<\/strong>.  <\/li>\n<li>Select one or more JPG\/PNG images.  <\/li>\n<li>From the <strong>Bulk Actions<\/strong> dropdown, choose <strong>Convert to WebP<\/strong>.  <\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Apply<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<h3>Option 2: From Plugin Page<\/h3>\n\n<ol>\n<li>Go to <strong>Dashboard \u2192 WebP Converter<\/strong> (menu added by the plugin).  <\/li>\n<li>You'll see a list of all JPG and PNG images.  <\/li>\n<li>Select the images you want to convert.  <\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>Convert Selected<\/strong>.<br \/>\n\u2705 After conversion, you\u2019ll see the message:<br \/>\n   Converted to WebP successfully.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<h3>Notes<\/h3>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Only JPG and PNG images are supported.  <\/li>\n<li>Make sure your server supports WebP and the <code>imagewebp<\/code> extension in PHP.  <\/li>\n<li>If you get an error like \u201cAn error occurred in the upload\u201d, check:<br \/>\n\n<ul>\n<li>If the file type is supported  <\/li>\n<li>If PHP GD\/WebP is enabled  <\/li>\n<li>File permissions are correct<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>Links<\/h3>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Author: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rony-bormon\">Rony Bormon<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/ronybormon.com\/\">https:\/\/ronybormon.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<!--section=installation-->\n<ol>\n<li>Upload the plugin folder to the <code>\/wp-content\/plugins\/<\/code> directory or install via the Plugins screen in WordPress.  <\/li>\n<li>Activate the plugin through the \u2018Plugins\u2019 screen.  <\/li>\n<li>After activation, go to <strong>Dashboard \u2192 WebP Converter<\/strong> or use the Media Library for manual conversions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<!--section=faq-->\n<dl>\n<dt id='will%20it%20slow%20down%20uploads%3F'><h3>Will it slow down uploads?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>There is a minimal delay if automatic conversion is enabled, depending on image size and your server.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id='what%20if%20imagick%20or%20gd%20is%20not%20available%3F'><h3>What if Imagick or GD is not available?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>The plugin checks for both. 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