🚀 Overview
LiteImage SEO Optimizer is more than just an image compressor. It's a full suite of tools designed to make your site faster, more accessible, and more search-engine friendly.
Transform Your WordPress Site Performance
Reduce image file sizes by up to 90%, improve Core Web Vitals, and enhance accessibility with our comprehensive optimization suite.
⚡ Image & Performance Optimization
Smart Compression
Automatically compress JPEGs, PNGs, and GIFs with multiple levels of quality (Balanced, Aggressive, etc.) without significant visual loss.
Lossless Option
Use lossless tools like jpegtran and optipng for perfect pixel quality when needed.
Automatic Resizing
Set maximum width and height limits to prevent users from uploading oversized images that slow down your site.
Next-Gen Formats
Automatically convert images to WebP and AVIF formats and serve them to supported browsers using <picture> elements.
Lazy Loading
Improve Core Web Vitals and perceived load time by enabling native lazy loading for below-the-fold images.
Backup & Restore
Keep a backup of all original images, allowing you to revert changes or re-optimize with different settings at any time.
🛠️ Workflow & Management
Bulk Optimizer
Process your entire existing Media Library in batches with a user-friendly interface that shows real-time progress.
Single Image Optimization
Optimize individual images directly from the Media Library with one click.
Settings Control
A centralized settings page to control every aspect of optimization, from image dimensions to lazy loading.
Reset Functionality
A one-click option to clear all optimization data and restore original images if you need to start fresh.
📊 Reporting, Auditing & SEO
Dashboard Widget
Get an at-a-glance summary of your optimization stats and recent activity right on your WordPress dashboard.
Reports & Logs
A dedicated reports page with a detailed activity log of all optimization tasks, which can be filtered and exported as a CSV.
Accessibility Audits
Scan your media library for common accessibility issues, including missing alt text, contrast issues, and large images.
Automatic Alt Text
Automatically generate SEO-friendly alt text for new uploads that are missing it, using the filename as a source.
🛒 WooCommerce Integration
Supercharge your e-commerce store with dedicated tools for product image optimization and SEO.
Product Image & Gallery Optimization
Automatically optimizes main product images and gallery images upon upload and via a dedicated bulk optimizer.
Product Page SEO Score
Get a real-time SEO score and a checklist of improvements right on the WooCommerce product edit screen.
Alt Text from Product Titles
Improve your product's search engine visibility by automatically generating `alt` text from the WooCommerce product title.
🖼️ Screenshots
Dashboard Widget
Bulk Optimization UI
Detailed Settings Page
Media Library Integration
⚙️ Installation
- Upload the
liteimage-seo-optimizerfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
- Go to LiteImage SEO > Settings to configure your preferred optimization levels. We recommend keeping the defaults for balanced performance.
- Navigate to LiteImage SEO > Bulk Optimize to process all your existing images.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What image formats does the plugin optimize?
The plugin can read and optimize JPEG, PNG, and GIF images. It can also create WebP and AVIF versions of these images.
Will this slow down my website during optimization?
No. Bulk optimization is handled via client-driven AJAX requests that process one image at a time to prevent server overload. Your site will remain fast and responsive for users during the process.
Can I revert to my original images?
Yes. As long as the "Backup Original Images" setting is enabled (which it is by default), you can use the "Reset All Optimizations" feature to restore your original, untouched images.
How does lazy loading work?
The plugin intelligently adds the loading="lazy" attribute to images that are determined to be "below the fold." It avoids adding this to critical images like logos, banners, or the first few images in a post to ensure your Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) score is not negatively affected.
Is this plugin compatible with my theme and other plugins?
LiteImage SEO Optimizer is built to WordPress coding standards and should be compatible with most themes and plugins. It uses standard filters and hooks to apply its features.
What accessibility features are included?
The plugin includes an accessibility audit that scans for missing alt text, potential contrast issues, oversized images, and missing captions. It can automatically fix some issues like missing alt text and large images.
Does the bulk optimizer respect my settings?
Yes, the bulk optimizer loads and applies all your user-defined settings for resizing, compression, format conversion, and backups.
🎯 Key Benefits
- Improved Page Speed: Reduce image file sizes by up to 90% for faster loading times
- Better SEO: Automatic alt text generation and accessibility improvements
- Enhanced User Experience: Faster page loads and better Core Web Vitals scores
- Accessibility Compliance: Built-in auditing and automatic fixes for common issues
- Modern Format Support: WebP and AVIF conversion for optimal browser performance
- Easy Management: Bulk operations and comprehensive reporting
- Safe & Reversible: Backup original images and easy restoration options
- WooCommerce Ready: Full compatibility with WooCommerce stores
📋 System Requirements
- WordPress 5.6 or higher
- PHP 7.4 or higher
- GD Library or Imagick extension (recommended)
- WebP support for next-gen format conversion
- AVIF support (PHP 8.1+ required for AVIF conversion)
Note for Large Sites
For websites with a very large number of images or on shared hosting environments, we recommend ensuring your server has a `max_execution_time` of at least 300 seconds and a `memory_limit` of 256M or higher for the most reliable bulk optimization experience.
🔄 Changelog
Version 1.0.0
- Initial release with core image optimization features
- Smart compression with multiple quality levels
- WebP and AVIF format conversion
- Bulk optimization with progress tracking
- Dashboard widget and statistics
- Settings page with comprehensive controls
- Accessibility auditing and reporting
- Lazy loading implementation
- Backup and restore functionality
- WooCommerce compatibility
- CSV export for reports
- Automatic alt text generation