Compress JPEG & PNG Images vs Image Optimization - Optimize Images and Convert to WebP or AVIF
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| Feature | Compress JPEG & PNG Images v3.8.1 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.5/5 Visit Details | Image Optimization - Optimize Images and Convert to WebP or AVIF v1.7.7 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 1.7/5 Visit Details |
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| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 100,000+ | 1M+ |
| Last updated | October 13, 2026 | September 22, 2026 |
| Editions | TinyPNG Image Optimization · TinyPNG paid API plan ($) | Image Optimization · Image Optimization paid plan ($) |
| Pros | Compresses new uploads automatically; Bulk optimisation of the existing media library; Converts images to WebP and AVIF | Converts images to WebP and AVIF on upload or in bulk; Resizing and compression from the WordPress media area |
| Cons | Images are sent to TinyPNG servers for compression; Free monthly quota is limited; Full library work needs a paid TinyPNG plan | Needs an Elementor account connection before optimisation runs; Upgrade prompts and licence checks tie full use to a paid plan |
| Mentioned in our posts | 1 | — |
| More features | ||
| Other features | Compresses images on upload, Bulk optimisation of the media library, Convert images to WebP and AVIF, Resize large originals to a maximum size, Keep or strip image metadata, WP-CLI command to optimise images, Upgrade prompts when free quota runs out ($), WooCommerce compatibility, WPML compatibility | WebP and AVIF conversion, Optimisation through the Elementor API, Upgrade links on quota errors ($), Licence key activation ($) |
| Integrations | ||
| Storage | TinyPNG API, Amazon S3 offload | — |
| E-commerce | WooCommerce | — |
| Plugins | WPML | Elementor |
| Other | — | Elementor image optimizer API |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0 | 6.7 |
| Requires PHP | — | 7.4 |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Phones home | No | Only if you agree |
| External services | api.tinify.com | my.elementor.com, feedback-api.prod.apps.elementor.red |