How to optimize images for WordPress without plugins
Tired of bloated optimization plugins slowing down your WordPress admin? Here is how to compress and serve optimized images without installing anything.
WordPress site speed is heavily dependent on image optimisation. Images account for 50-70% of the average WordPress page weight.
Pre-compress before uploading
The most effective strategy is to compress images before they ever reach your WordPress media library. Use our Image Compressor to batch-compress your photos before uploading.
Convert to WebP before upload
WordPress 5.8+ supports WebP uploads natively. Convert your JPEG and PNG images to WebP before uploading using our WebP Compressor.
Resize before uploading
Uploading 4000-pixel-wide photos when your theme only displays them at 1200 pixels wastes bandwidth. Use our Resize Image tool before uploading.
Recommended pre-upload workflow
- Resize images to 2000 px on the longest edge
- Compress with the Bulk Compressor using Auto mode
- Convert to WebP or AVIF
- Upload to your WordPress Media Library