Image Optimization - Optimize Images and Convert to WebP or AVIF vs reSmush.it Image Optimizer
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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 | reSmush.it Image Optimizer v1.0.6 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free · ★ 4.3/5 Visit Details |
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| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 1M+ | 100,000+ |
| Last updated | September 22, 2026 | August 20, 2026 |
| Editions | Image Optimization · Image Optimization paid plan ($) | reSmush.it Image Optimizer |
| Pros | Converts images to WebP and AVIF on upload or in bulk; Resizing and compression from the WordPress media area | Free, with no paid edition; Optimises on upload and in bulk; Quality setting and EXIF removal option |
| Cons | Needs an Elementor account connection before optimisation runs; Upgrade prompts and licence checks tie full use to a paid plan | Sends image files to an external service; API calls use plain HTTP and disable SSL host checks; Relies on a third-party service being available |
| Mentioned in our posts | — | 1 |
| More features | ||
| Other features | WebP and AVIF conversion, Optimisation through the Elementor API, Upgrade links on quota errors ($), Licence key activation ($) | Optimise images on upload, Bulk optimise from the Media Library, Image quality setting, Keep or remove EXIF data, Scheduled optimisation through cron, Optimisation status column in the Media Library, WP-CLI quality command |
| Integrations | ||
| Plugins | Elementor | — |
| Other | Elementor image optimizer API | reSmush.it optimisation API |
| Requires WordPress | 6.7 | 4.0.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Tested up to | 7.0 | 7.1 |
| Phones home | Only if you agree | No |
| External services | my.elementor.com, feedback-api.prod.apps.elementor.red | api.resmush.it |