=== CW Image Optimizer ===
Contributors: zulugrid
Tags: images, image, attachments, attachment
Requires at least: 2.9
Tested up to: 3.2.1
Stable tag: 1.0.2

Reduce image file sizes and improve performance using Linux image optimization programs.

== Description ==

The CW Image Optimizer is a WordPress plugin that will automatically and losslessly optimize your images as you upload them to your blog. It can also optimize the images that you have already uploaded in the past.

The CW Image Optimizer plugin is based on the WP Smush.it plugin. Unlike the WP Smush.it plugin, your files won’t be uploaded to a third party when using CW Image Optimizer. Your files are optimized using the Linux [littleutils](http://sourceforge.net/projects/littleutils/) image optimization tools (available for free). You don’t need to worry about the Smush.it privacy policy or terms of service because your images never leave your server.

**Why use CW Image Optimizer?**

1. Your pages will load faster. Smaller image sizes means faster page loads. This will make your visitors happy, and can increase ad revenue.
1. Faster backups. Smaller image sizes also means faster backups.
1. Less bandwidth usage. Optimizing your images can save you hundreds of KB per image, which means significantly less bandwidth usage.
1. Super fast. Because it runs on your own server, you don’t have to wait for a third party service to receive, process, and return your images. You can optimize hundreds of images in just a few minutes.

== Installation ==

1. Install littleutils on your Linux server.
1. Upload the 'cw-image-optimizer' plugin to your '/wp-content/plugins/' directory.
1. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
1. Done!

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Can I use CW Image Optimizer with a Windows server? =

No, CW Image Optimizer only supports Linux.

= Do I have to have littleutils? =

Yes, CW Image Optimizer will not work if littleutils isn't installed. This plugin expect *opt-jpg*, *opt-png*, and *opt-gif* to be in the PATH.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.2 =
* Added a warning when the plugin is activated on a non-Linux server.

= 1.0.1 =
* Updated readme.txt to conform to WordPress standards.

= 1.0.0 =
* First edition


== Contact and Credits ==

Written by [Jacob Allred](http://www.jacoballred.com/) at [Corban Works, LLC](http://www.corbanworks.com/). Based on WP Smush.it.