How It Works
From upload to lighter page.
The journey of an image
Four steps, all on your own server.
PixEncoder uses the image library built into PHP, so images are converted on your own server and never uploaded to an outside service.
1
Choose the image
Tick it on the Images screen and press Optimise selected, or press Optimise on its row.
2
The original is kept safe
The original image is never changed during WebP conversion. If original compression is enabled, PixEncoder first saves an untouched backup so the image can be restored exactly.
3
WebP copies are made
The image and every size WordPress made of it are converted. A copy that comes out bigger than its original is thrown away.
4
Visitors get the smaller file
Browsers that support WebP are sent the copy on the same address. Older browsers get the original.
Setting up
No API key. No account.
Everything is done from your WordPress admin.
Install
Upload the zip under Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin and activate it. PixEncoder is ready straight away. Start a 7-day trial or enter a licence key under PixEncoder > Licence & Updates.
Check Settings
Open PixEncoder > Settings to choose formats, quality, backups and how WebP is delivered. The defaults suit most sites.
Optimise
Open PixEncoder > Images, tick the images you want and press Optimise selected. Progress shows as each one finishes.
Requirements
System requirements
WordPress
6.5 or later
PHP
7.4 or later, with GD and WebP
Tested up to
WordPress 7.1.2
Web server
Apache, LiteSpeed or Nginx
External account
None
Ready to optimise your first image?
Install PixEncoder in a couple of minutes and optimise your first image.