Convert images to WebP and replace originals—no duplicates. Save storage and speed up your site. Auto-convert on upload & bulk tools (premium).
As of April 2026, WebP Image Converter & Replacer is a WordPress webp plugin with 90 active installations and a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews. It has been downloaded 65K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 5.8+ and PHP 7.4+. Available on WordPress.org since 2025. Top alternative: EWWW Image Optimizer.
WebP Image Converter & Replacer converts your images (JPEG, PNG, static GIF) to WebP, replaces originals only when smaller, and updates database references so your site transparently serves .webp. No duplicate files. No front-end bloat. Just faster pages and less disk usage.
Why this plugin
– No Duplicate Images: Converts and replaces originals when WebP is smaller, keeping /uploads lean.
– Real Performance Gains: WebP typically reduces size ~25–35% at similar quality, aiding Core Web Vitals.
– Safety First: Never deletes the original unless conversion succeeds and the WebP is smaller.
– Full DB Integration: All generated sizes are converted; URLs in content/meta are updated to .webp.
– On-Server Only: Uses PHP GD or Imagick. No external API, keys, or pri…
| WordPress | 5.8+ requiredTested up to 6.8.5 |
| PHP | 7.4+ required |
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