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Modern Image Formats

wordpress.orgCompression & format conversion

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 8 Sep 2026; it is registered on WordPress.org and has been in the index since 17 Jun 2026. How this is checked

Modern Image Formats is a WordPress plugin that automatically converts uploaded images to WebP or AVIF formats, improving website performance and load times. It integrates with WordPress media settings and supports both automatic and manual image regeneration. The plugin is designed for site owners seeking better image optimization.

Inferred · not functionally tested

FreeGPL-2.0WebCloud-managed
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449stars
152forks
5features
2021since

Overview

5 features

Purpose: Optimizing website images by converting them to modern formats for faster loading and better performance.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: WordPress site owners

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: GPL-2.0 · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, cloud_managed

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Record sources: wordpress.org · wordpress.org. These links do not verify the individual claims.

Modern Image Formats sits in PulseGate's Compression & format conversion category. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on optimizing website images by converting them to modern formats for faster loading and better performance. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as a consumer product for wordPress site owners. Basis unknown · not verified: Modern Image Formats costs nothing to use. Basis unknown · not verified: It runs on the web.

Behind Modern Image Formats is WordPress Performance Team, and it first shipped in 2021. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 449 stars and 253 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include webP conversion, AVIF conversion, and automatic on upload. The interface is available in 10 languages, including English, Spanish, and Persian.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • WebP conversion
  • AVIF conversion
  • Automatic on upload
  • Settings integration
  • WP-CLI support

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
webp-conversionavif-supportimage-optimization

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BrowserCloud-managed

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License
GPL-2.0
Public signals
HTTPSFree tierActive maintenanceMulti-language

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Frequently asked questions about Modern Image Formats

What does Modern Image Formats do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Modern Image Formats focuses on optimizing website images by converting them to modern formats for faster loading and better performance. It is catalogued under Compression & format conversion on PulseGate.
Who should use Modern Image Formats?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Modern Image Formats is a consumer product built for wordPress site owners.
Does Modern Image Formats have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Modern Image Formats is free to use.
What platforms does Modern Image Formats run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Modern Image Formats runs on the web.
Is Modern Image Formats still maintained?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 8 Sep 2026. Its GitHub repository shows 253 commits in the last 90 days.
What projects are similar to Modern Image Formats?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Image Format Converter, WebP Image Optimization, and Basic Image Converter and Optimizer.Image Format ConverterWebP Image OptimizationBasic Image Converter and Optimizer
Who develops Modern Image Formats?
Modern Image Formats is developed by WordPress Performance Team.
How long has Modern Image Formats been around?
Modern Image Formats first shipped in 2021.

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