=== Halka WebP Image Optimizer ===
Contributors:      jeweltechie
Tags:              image, webp, compress, optimize, performance
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to:      6.9
Stable tag:        1.0.0
Requires PHP:      7.4
License:           GPLv2 or later
License URI:       https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Automatically compress and convert uploaded images to WebP for faster page loads.

== Description ==

Halka WebP Image Optimizer hooks into the WordPress upload pipeline to silently convert JPEG and PNG images to WebP during upload.

It is a minimalist, performance-first optimizer. Unlike "bloated" suites, Halka focuses on a zero-configuration approach to keep your server load light ("Halka" means light). It is designed for users who want WebP conversion without the database overhead of larger plugins. No external APIs, no credits required — everything happens locally on your server.

**Features**

* Convert JPEG, PNG (and optionally GIF) to **WebP** on upload
* Configurable quality per format
* Optional maximum dimension cap (auto-resize on upload)
* Strip EXIF/IPTC metadata to save extra bytes
* Optionally delete the original file after conversion
* **Bulk converter** — process existing Media Library images in small batches
* Per-image **Convert to WebP** button in the Media Library list view
* Server support badge so you know what your host can do
* Zero external dependencies — uses WordPress's built-in `WP_Image_Editor`

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `halka-webp-image-optimizer` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`.
2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** screen.
3. Go to **Settings → Halka Image Optimizer** to configure.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does my server support WebP? =
The Settings page shows a badge indicating whether your server's image library
(GD or Imagick) can encode WebP. Most modern hosts support it. If yours does not,
ask your host to enable WebP support in GD or upgrade to a more recent version
of Imagick.

= Will existing images be converted? =
Only newly uploaded images are converted automatically. Use the **Bulk Convert**
section on the Settings page to process existing Media Library images. You can
also convert individual images using the **Convert to WebP** button in the
Media Library list view.

= Is it safe to enable "Delete Original"? =
Only enable this if you are sure you will never need the originals. There is no
undo. We recommend keeping originals (the default) unless disk space is critical.

== Screenshots ==

== Screenshots ==
1. Settings Page & Bulk Conversion
2. Media Library: Convert Files Individually
3. Automatic Optimization & WebP Conversion

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release.