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Major update: Added automatic image dimension resizing to prevent massive file uploads from slowing down your site.<\/p>"},"ratings":{"1":0,"2":0,"3":0,"4":0,"5":1},"assets_icons":{"icon-128x128.png":{"filename":"icon-128x128.png","revision":3486246,"resolution":"128x128","location":"assets","locale":""},"icon-256x256.png":{"filename":"icon-256x256.png","revision":3486246,"resolution":"256x256","location":"assets","locale":""}},"assets_banners":{"banner-772x250.png":{"filename":"banner-772x250.png","revision":3474570,"resolution":"772x250","location":"assets","locale":""}},"assets_blueprints":{},"all_blocks":[],"tagged_versions":[],"block_files":[],"assets_screenshots":{"screenshot-1.png":{"filename":"screenshot-1.png","revision":3474562,"resolution":"1","location":"assets","locale":""},"screenshot-2.png":{"filename":"screenshot-2.png","revision":3474562,"resolution":"2","location":"assets","locale":""}},"screenshots":[],"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"plugin_section":[],"plugin_tags":[257090,29152,29158,14337,15376],"plugin_category":[],"plugin_contributors":[257091],"plugin_business_model":[],"class_list":["post-285190","plugin","type-plugin","status-publish","hentry","plugin_tags-bulk-optimize","plugin_tags-image-compression","plugin_tags-image-optimizer","plugin_tags-image-resize","plugin_tags-webp","plugin_contributors-toolszu","plugin_committers-toolszu"],"banners":{"banner":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/toolszu-image-optimizer\/assets\/banner-772x250.png?rev=3474570","banner_2x":false,"banner_rtl":false,"banner_2x_rtl":false},"icons":{"svg":false,"icon":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/toolszu-image-optimizer\/assets\/icon-128x128.png?rev=3486246","icon_2x":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/toolszu-image-optimizer\/assets\/icon-256x256.png?rev=3486246","generated":false},"screenshots":[{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/toolszu-image-optimizer\/assets\/screenshot-1.png?rev=3474562","caption":""},{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/toolszu-image-optimizer\/assets\/screenshot-2.png?rev=3474562","caption":""}],"raw_content":"\n

Toolszu Image Optimizer is a lightweight WordPress image compression, resizing, and WebP conversion plugin designed for content writers, bloggers, and performance-focused websites.<\/p>\n\n

The plugin automatically resizes large uploads, compresses them, converts them to WebP format, targets specific KB sizes, and includes a powerful bulk optimizer for existing media library images. Perfect for improving Core Web Vitals, page speed, and overall website performance.<\/p>\n\n

Key Features<\/h4>\n\n

\u2714 Automatic physical dimension resizing (prevents massive 4K uploads)\n\u2714 Automatic image compression on upload
\n\u2714 Convert JPG & PNG images to WebP automatically
\n\u2714 Target specific maximum file size (e.g., 150KB)
\n\u2714 Bulk optimize existing images
\n\u2714 Optional backup of original images
\n\u2714 Clean and beginner-friendly dashboard
\n\u2714 Designed specifically for content writers<\/p>\n\n

Why Use Toolszu Image Optimizer?<\/h4>\n\n

Large images slow down websites and hurt SEO rankings. Toolszu Image Optimizer ensures your images are lightweight and properly scaled while maintaining visual quality. Whether you're running a blog, news website, or content-heavy site, this plugin helps you:<\/p>\n\n

\u2022 Improve page load speed
\n\u2022 Reduce server storage usage
\n\u2022 Boost user experience
\n\u2022 Support better SEO performance<\/p>\n\n\n

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  1. Upload the plugin folder to the \/wp-content\/plugins\/<\/code> directory <\/li>\n
  2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress <\/li>\n
  3. Go to Settings \u2192 Toolszu Image Optimizer <\/li>\n
  4. Configure compression settings <\/li>\n
  5. Start optimizing your images<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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    Does this plugin keep original images?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    Yes, you can enable the option to keep original image backups.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    Does it automatically convert images to WebP?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    Yes. JPG and PNG images can be automatically converted to WebP on upload.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    Does it resize the physical width of my images?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    Yes. The plugin will automatically scale down excessively large images to a maximum width to save bandwidth and improve rendering times.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    Can I optimize old images?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    Yes. Use the bulk optimization tool to optimize images already in your media library.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    Will image quality be reduced?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    The plugin uses smart compression to maintain high visual quality while drastically reducing file size.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

    1.1.0<\/h4>\n\n
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    • NEW: Added Automatic Dimension Resizing. The plugin now automatically scales down massively wide images (e.g., 4000px) to a web-friendly maximum width (1200px) before compressing, drastically improving image quality and server speed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      1.0.0<\/h4>\n\n

      Initial release of Toolszu Image Optimizer.\n- Automatic compression\n- WebP conversion\n- Bulk optimization\n- Backup option<\/p>","raw_excerpt":"Toolszu Image Optimizer is a lightweight WordPress image compression, resizing, and WebP conversion plugin designed for content writers, bloggers, and …","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/de-at.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/285190","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/de-at.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/de-at.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/de-at.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=285190"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/de-at.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/toolszu"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/de-at.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=285190"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/de-at.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=285190"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/de-at.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=285190"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/de-at.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=285190"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/de-at.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=285190"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/de-at.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=285190"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}