=== ShortPixel Image Optimiser ===

Contributors: AlexSP
Tags: image optimisation, compression, lossy, lossless, performance, upload speed, fast, image quality
Requires at least: 3.0.0 or higher
Tested up to: 4.0
Stable tag: 1.1
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

The ShortPixel WordPress plugin optimizes images automaticaly using both lossy and lossless compression, thus improving your website performance.

== Description ==

The ShortPixel WordPress plugin optimizes images automaticaly using both lossy and lossless compression, thus improving your website performance.
Resulting, smaller, images are no different in quality from the original. 


ShortPixel uses advanced compression technology that reduces image size without any before/after differences. 

Features included:
   - Both lossy and lossless optimisation 
   - Supported formats: JPG, PNG, GIF
   - Batch image optimisation
   - Powerful algorithms
   - Quick backups

   - Less bandwidth usage
   - Up to 90% compression rate
   - Better search ranking
   - Super fast websites

On the https://ShortPixel.com website, we are offering an API you can also use for image optimisation purposses.


== Installation ==

Let's get ShortPixel plugin running on your WordPress website:


1. Sign up using your email at http://shortpixel.com/free-sign-up
2. You will receive your personal API key in a confirmation email, to the address you provided.
3. Upload the ShortPixel plugin to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
4. Use your unique API key to activate ShortPixel plugin in the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
5. Uploaded images can be automatically optimised in the Media Library.
6. Done!


== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Should I pick lossy or losssless optimisation =

This depends on your compression needs. Lossy has a better compression rate than lossless compression. 
The resulting image is not 100% identical with the original. Works well for photos taken with your camera.

With lossless compression, the shrunk image will be identical with the original and smaller in size. 
Use this when you do not want to loose any of the original image's details. Works best for technical drawings, clip art and comics.


= Is my privacy ensured, are all my images safe? =

Yes, privacy is guaranteed. The ShortPixel automated encription process doesn't allow anyone to view your photos.

== Screenshots ==

1. Using the personal API key in the plugin Settings.

== Changelog ==


= 1.1 =

* Updated Bulk editing to run in background
* Updated default options
* Added notifications on activation

= 1.0 =

* First working version