=== Cimo - Free Instant Image Optimizer & WebP Converter === Contributors: bfintal, gambitph Tags: image, optimization, compress, convert, webp Requires at least: 6.6.3 Tested up to: 6.8.2 Requires PHP: 8.0 Stable tag: 1.0.2 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Unlimited free image compression and WebP conversion, done instantly as you upload them. No quotas, no external servers, no limits. == Description == **Optimize all your images instantly and for free.** Cimo is a game-changer for image optimization. It optimizes and converts your images instantly as you upload — even before the files are added to your Media Library. Cimo works like magic, drag your large image file, and an optimized image will automatically appear in your Media Library. This ensures your website load speed is perfectly optimized by keeping image sizes minimal, without compromising quality. * Unlimited usage - upload as many images as you want * Instant optimization - virtually no waiting time * No extra server load * No extra bandwidth * No external image-processing services > **Note:** Cimo works in all modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera). This currently doesn't work in Safari, please use any of the browsers listed. = How to use = Just upload images to your Media Manager as you normally would, then Cimo instantly optimizes the images to the next-gen format WebP on your browser during the upload process, the resulting optimized file is the one saved to your WordPress site. It's amazing! = Why use Cimo? = 1. **Completely Free & Unlimited** – Image optimization and compression are completely free with no quotas, no limits, and no paywalls. Optimize as many images as you want, forever. 2. **Instant, Lightning-Fast Processing** – Images are optimized instantly in your browser as you upload, with no waiting for server-side or external processing. 3. **Privacy-First** – Your images never leave your device until they’re uploaded to WordPress. No third-party servers, no external processing, complete control over your media. 4. **Zero Server Load** – All optimization happens in your browser, so your website and server stay fast and responsive. 5. **Smart Optimization** – Advanced compression algorithms deliver the best quality-to-size ratio, with automatic WebP conversion for maximum efficiency. 6. **Future-Proof Format** – Automatic WebP conversion ensures your images use the most efficient format, reducing file sizes by up to 80%. 7. **Instant Results** – Experience faster uploads, smaller file sizes, and optimized images that load faster on your website. 8. **Universal Compatibility** – Works seamlessly with the WordPress Block Editor, Elementor, Beaver Builder, and all major page builders. 9. **Developer Friendly** – Clean, lightweight code that won’t interfere with other plugins or slow down your WordPress admin. = Features = * **Unlimited optimization** – compress and optimize without quotas * **WebP conversion** – next‑gen format without external services * **Client‑side processing** – faster uploads, no server load * **Privacy‑first** – nothing sent to third‑party servers * **Lightweight** – no API keys, no background jobs, no server processing = Works with = * The native WordPress Block Editor / Gutenberg * Should work with any plugin, but we made sure it works with these: * Popular Page Builders * Elementor * Breakdance * Bricks Builder * Oxygen * Beaver Builder * Divi (working on it) * Popular Block Editor Builders * Stackable * Spectra * Kadence * Greenshift * GenerateBlocks **Since Cimo's optimization works during the upload process, Cimo should be compatible with any plugin that uses images** == Technical Details == * **Client-Side Processing**: All optimization happens in the user's browser * **Zero Server Load**: No background processes or server-side optimization * **Instant Results**: No waiting for external APIs or server processing * **Privacy-First**: Images never leave the user's device until uploaded * **Browser Compatibility**: Works in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera (Safari support not currently available) == Perfect For == * Website owners who want to reduce image file sizes without quality loss * Administrators who have content writers who always upload big images without converting them * Designers who always forget to convert images first before uploading to the site * Content creators who upload many images and want faster uploads * Developers building sites that need optimized images for better performance * Agencies managing multiple client sites with image optimization needs * Anyone wanting to convert images to WebP format automatically * Sites where server-side image processing isn't available or desired * Users who want client-side image optimization for better privacy * Performance-focused websites that need instant image optimization * Developers who want zero server load from image processing * Privacy-conscious users who don't want images sent to third-party servers == Installation == 1. Upload the `cimo` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory 2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress 3. That's it! Cimo automatically optimizes images when you upload == Frequently Asked Questions == = What makes Cimo different from other image optimizers? = Unlike server-side plugins, Cimo processes everything in your browser. No external APIs, no server processing, no waiting - just instant optimization as you upload. = How will I know if it worked? = When you upload an image into your Media Manager (let's say a .jpg), you'll notice that after uploading, it will be a .webp image! You will also find some additional information in the Media Manager about your uploaded image. = Does Cimo work in all browsers? = Cimo works in all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera. This currently does not work with Safari, please use one of the browsers mentioned. If you use Safari, the image will just upload as it normally would. = Does Cimo really have no limits? = Yes! Unlike other plugins that charge per image or have monthly quotas, Cimo's image optimization and compression is completely unlimited and free forever. = Is my data sent to external servers? = No! Cimo processes everything locally in your browser. Your media assets never leave your device until they're uploaded to your WordPress site, nor do they go to another server for processing. = How does Cimo's client-side processing work? = Cimo processes your images in the browser before they're uploaded to WordPress. This means faster uploads, no server load, and complete privacy. = What image formats does Cimo support? = Currently WebP conversion is fully supported. = Does Cimo work with existing images? = Currently, Cimo optimizes images during the upload process. For existing images, you can re-upload them to get the optimization benefits. = Does Cimo convert video and audio files? = Not currently, but we're working on expanding our optimization capabilities. = Will Cimo slow down my uploads? = Actually, it speeds them up! Since images are compressed before upload, they transfer faster and take up less storage space. == Screenshots == 1. Automatic WebP conversion on image upload == Upgrade Notice == == Changelog == = 1.0.2 = * Fixed: Dragging images on a blank editor or on top of other blocks now converts images * Fixed: Dragging images into the block editor now converts images * Fixed: Clicking on the Upload button on an image block directly now converts images * Fixed: Uploading images from Media > Library and in grid view now converts images * Fixed: Minor console JS error in some admin pages * Change: Added admin notice to let user know what to expect = 1.0.1 = * Fixed: Minor string translation tweaks = 1.0.0 = Initial release of Cimo - bringing free, unlimited image optimization and compression to WordPress. * Initial release * Client-side image optimization * WebP conversion support * Unlimited compression * Privacy-first approach