Super Duper Image Auto Optimizer
by Shakib R Khan on WordPress.org
Reduce image sizes on upload and in bulk, strip EXIF, and generate WebP/AVIF with Imagick or GD — no external APIs.
Super Duper Image Auto Optimizer compresses newly uploaded images (JPEG/PNG/WebP), strips EXIF, and generates modern formats (WebP/AVIF when supported). It also includes a one-click bulk optimizer in the admin and a WP-CLI command for existing media.
Highlights
– Automatic optimization for new uploads (original + sizes)
– One-click bulk optimization (batched via AJAX, resume)
– WebP generation and AVIF when supported
– Imagick preferred; GD fallback
– No third-party services or tracking
– WP-CLI: wp sdiao:bulk
Usage
- Bulk optimize: Media Super Duper Image Auto Optimizer Bulk Optimize.
- WP-CLI:
wp sdiao:bulk.
FAQs
= Do I need to drag and drop into the plugin? =
No. It hooks into normal uploads and runs automatically.
Does it generate WebP/AVIF for all sizes?
Yes (AVIF requires Imagick with AVIF support).
Privacy
Processes images locally; stores only minimal bulk progress (sdiao_bulk_state). No telemetry.
Security
Nonce + capability checks on AJAX; escaped admin output; no remote code.
