Image Optimization - Optimize Images and Convert to WebP or AVIF vs Optimus
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| Feature | Image Optimization - Optimize Images and Convert to WebP or AVIF v1.7.7 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 1.7/5 Visit Details | Optimus v1.6.3 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.2/5 Visit Details |
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| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 1M+ | 30,000+ |
| Last updated | September 22, 2026 | March 2, 2026 |
| Editions | Image Optimization · Image Optimization paid plan ($) | Optimus · Optimus HQ ($) · Optimus HQ PRO ($) |
| Pros | Converts images to WebP and AVIF on upload or in bulk; Resizing and compression from the WordPress media area | Automatic compression on upload; Bulk optimizer for the existing media library; Free version for small uploads |
| Cons | Needs an Elementor account connection before optimisation runs; Upgrade prompts and licence checks tie full use to a paid plan | Uploaded images are sent to the vendor's server; Free version has size limits; WebP and secure transport need Optimus HQ; Licence key checked with the vendor |
| Mentioned in our posts | — | 1 |
| More features | ||
| Other features | WebP and AVIF conversion, Optimisation through the Elementor API, Upgrade links on quota errors ($), Licence key activation ($) | Automatic compression of uploaded images, Bulk optimizer for the media library, WebP conversion ($), HTTPS transport to the optimization server ($) |
| Integrations | ||
| Plugins | Elementor | — |
| Other | Elementor image optimizer API | Optimus API |
| Requires WordPress | 6.7 | 4.6 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.6 |
| Tested up to | 7.0 | 6.9 |
| Phones home | Only if you agree | No |
| External services | my.elementor.com, feedback-api.prod.apps.elementor.red | optimus.io, verify.optimus.io |