Overview
Back to topBoost your online store performance by converting images to next-gen image format and enabling lazy loading with Magento 2 WebP images extension. The extension helps reduce image file size to almost half by converting them to WebP format from the .png, .gif, and .jpg.
WebP is the next-generation image format developed by Google for compressing images without losing quality. You can automate the image format conversion to WebP, set image quality level, exclude certain folders, and enable lazy loading images for your Magento store.
Key Features
- Convert images to WebP format fast
- Compress image size with quality retention
- Exclude certain folders from image conversion
- Set image quality level
- Preview image quality & size pre-conversion
- 3 conversion tools supported
- Compress images on lazy loading
- Multiple browser compatibility
- Boosts website speed, performance, & SEO
Next Generation Image Optimization - WebP
Implement the new and advanced image optimization on your store with the help of the Magento 2 WebP Image extension. It automatically converts conventional image formats such as .png and .jpg to a sophisticated .webp format.
Cut Short Image File Sizes
The file size of a WebP image format is up to 50% less than the usual image format. It compresses the images without compromising the image quality. The extension even helps you set image quality levels from 1 to 100.
Rule Out Certain Folders From Conversion
This Magento 2 Webp extension allows webmasters to exclude folders from being converted to webp formats. The product and pages that are excluded from the conversion will load their original formats.
2 Methods To Convert Images To WebP
You can automate image format conversion to WebP either on page loading or through the CLI command. Make the images fast to load with the same quality attributes.
Multiple Browser Compatibility
WebP Image extension for Magento 2 converts images to browser-friendly image format. Users visiting your store with the archaic versions of browsers may view the original images without WebP variants.
Try 3 Conversion Tools
The extension allows you to use any of the 3 tools for converting the standard image formats to WebP. It includes GD, cwebp, and Imagick.
Allow Lazy Loading
You can enable Lazy loading to minimize initial load time and prevent image conversion to WebP for the products the users are not interested in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need to install anything to make the extension work?
A: Yes, you need to install the rosell-dk library by running the following command. This library enables you to do webp conversion with PHP.
composer require rosell-dk/webp-convert
Q: Can I preview how much a particular image will be compressed after converting it to WebP?
A: Yes. You can run a conversion test to preview the image and quality of a particular image by entering the image ID.
Q: Do all browsers support WebP?
A: Yes, except some old versions of Safari & Internet Explorer.
Q: Will the image paths change if they are converted to WebP?
A: No. The image paths remain the same. Only their extension will change from .png. or .jpg to .webp.
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Technical Specifications
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Current Version
1.0.3
Adobe Commerce platform compatibility
Adobe Commerce (on-prem): 2.4 (current), 2.3 (obsolete)
Magento Open Source: 2.4 (current), 2.3 (obsolete)
Type
Stable Build
Updated
06 September, 2023
Categories
Extensions, Site Optimization, Hosting, Site Monitoring, Performance
Supported Browsers
Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Safari, Edge, IE
Quality Report
Back to topAll tests were conducted on the latest versions of Adobe Commerce that existed for the compatible release lines at the moment of the extension submission. Latest versions of all other software were used, as applicable.
Release Notes
Back to top1.0.3:
- Compatible with Adobe Commerce (on-prem) : 2.3 2.4
- Compatible with Magento Open Source : 2.3 2.4
- Stability: Stable Build
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Description:
- Bugs fixed
1.0.2:
- Compatible with Adobe Commerce (on-prem) : 2.3 2.4
- Compatible with Magento Open Source : 2.3 2.4
- Stability: Stable Build
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Description:
- Compatible with Magento 2.4.5
1.0.1:
- Compatible with Adobe Commerce (on-prem) : 2.3 2.4
- Compatible with Magento Open Source : 2.3 2.4
- Stability: Stable Build
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Description:
- Compatible with Magento 2.4.0, 2.4.1, 2.4.2, 2.4.3, 2.4.4
1.0.0:
- Compatible with Adobe Commerce (on-prem) : 2.3 2.4
- Compatible with Magento Open Source : 2.3 2.4
- Stability: Stable Build
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Description:
- Stable Release.
- Compatible With Magento 2.4.0, 2.4.1, 2.4.2, 2.4.3.
Support
Back to topThe best place to start if you need help with a specific extension is to contact the developer. All Adobe Commerce developers have both a contact email and a support email listed.
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