Heleco Media WebP Converter
by Antonio Gallo on WordPress.org
Automatically convert uploaded images to WebP format for faster page loading and better performance. Simple, lightweight, and efficient.
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Upload interface with conversion checkbox
Heleco Media WebP Converter automatically converts your JPG and PNG images to the modern WebP format during upload, resulting in smaller file sizes and faster page loading times.
Key Features
- Automatic Conversion – Converts images to WebP format as you upload them
- Smart Compression – Maintains image quality while reducing file size
- Transparency Support – Preserves PNG transparency in WebP format
- User Control – Simple checkbox to enable/disable conversion per upload
- Lightweight – Single file plugin with minimal overhead
- No Configuration Required – Works out of the box
Why WebP?
WebP is a modern image format that provides superior compression compared to JPEG and PNG:
* Up to 30% smaller file sizes than JPEG
* Up to 80% smaller than PNG for images with transparency
* Supported by all modern browsers
* Better for SEO and Core Web Vitals
How It Works
- Upload any JPG or PNG image through WordPress media uploader
- Plugin automatically converts it to WebP format
- See instant feedback showing file size savings
- Original quality is maintained with smart compression
Active installations0+
Weekly downloads
18–
Version1.1
Last updated8/25/2025
WordPress version5.0
Tested up to6.8.2
PHP version7.4
Tags
converterimage optimizationmediaperformancewebp