Image Optimization - Optimize Images and Convert to WebP or AVIF vs WP Retina 2x
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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 | WP Retina 2x v7.2.3 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.8/5 Visit Details |
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| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 1M+ | 60,000+ |
| Last updated | September 22, 2026 | October 10, 2026 |
| Editions | Image Optimization · Image Optimization paid plan ($) | Perfect Images · Perfect Images Pro ($) |
| Pros | Converts images to WebP and AVIF on upload or in bulk; Resizing and compression from the WordPress media area | Lists registered image sizes and disables unused ones; Bulk thumbnail regeneration; Retina and WebP versions of images |
| Cons | Needs an Elementor account connection before optimisation runs; Upgrade prompts and licence checks tie full use to a paid plan | Some detail views and modules need the paid Pro version; Cloud optimisation sends site URLs to an external service; Cloud upscaling needs a third-party key and host |
| Mentioned in our posts | — | 1 |
| More features | ||
| Other features | WebP and AVIF conversion, Optimisation through the Elementor API, Upgrade links on quota errors ($), Licence key activation ($) | List and disable registered image sizes, Bulk thumbnail regeneration, Build retina image versions, Build WebP image versions, Link site to Easy IO cloud optimisation, Dashboard page, Retina details view for Pro users ($) |
| Integrations | ||
| Plugins | Elementor | AI Engine |
| Other | Elementor image optimizer API | Easy IO (optimize.exactlywww.com), Claid |
| Requires WordPress | 6.7 | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 8.1 |
| 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 | optimize.exactlywww.com |