=== neo Optimize - cache and resize images - the original stays untouched ===
Contributors: neoplugins
Donate link: https://neo-wp.com/donate/?ref=wp-org
Tags: optimize, optimizer, resize, compress, cache, webp, pagespeed, seo, faster, speed, minify, performance
Requires at least: 6.2
Tested up to: 7.0
Stable tag: 26.5.20
Requires PHP: 8.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Fields for neoPlugins:
Plugin Name: neoOptimize
Author: <a href="https://neo-wp.com">neoWP</a>
Author Profile: neoplugins
Last Updated UTC: 2026-05-20 21:31:41
Last Updated Local: 2026-05-20 23:31:41 (Europe/Berlin)
Banner Low: https://neo-wp.com/wp-content/uploads/plugin-neo-optimize-banner.svg
Banner High: https://neo-wp.com/wp-content/uploads/plugin-neo-optimize-banner.svg

Boost your SEO page speed by resizing and caching images!



== Description ==
### Boost your SEO pagespeed by resizing and caching images! ###
Free and WITHOUT credit packs! The images are resized and cached directly on your server in WebP format. The original images and database remain untouched. With neoOptimize your images load faster with high image quality. This improves your website's performance and boosts SEO ranking.


### 🏝️ Sandbox for neo Optimize ###
Try neo Optimize directly in the browser without installing it.

[→ Start sandbox](https://neo-wp.com/sandbox/?selected-plugin=neo-optimize&ref=wp-org)


### 🚀️ Main Features of neo Optimize ###
- ✅ Maximize the SEO ranking of your images for better PageSpeed 🎉
- ✅ Your media files and database will not be changed
- ✅ Resizing on your own server without external dependencies
- ✅ Free WebP support for delivered images with top performance
- ✅ Optimization of neoDraw SVG illustrations
- ➡️ Best WordPress image optimization with cache


### 🎉 Be the king of the neoUniverse ###
Get the ultimate package!

- 🗂️ **[neoLibrary](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-library/?ref=wp-org)**<br>Bring order to your media library with the advanced image manager!
- ✏️ **[neoRename](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-rename/?ref=wp-org)**<br>Rename images efficiently and maximize SEO ranking!
- 🔄 **[neoReplace](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-replace/?ref=wp-org)**<br>Easy replacement via drag & drop!
- 🖇️ **[neoDuplicate](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-duplicate/?ref=wp-org)**<br>Duplicate images for SEO with page-specific ALT texts.
- 🚀 **[neoOptimize](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-optimize/?ref=wp-org)**<br>Boost your SEO page speed by resizing and caching images!
- 🐌 **[neoLazy](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-lazy/?ref=wp-org)**<br>Best user experience thanks to delayed loading of images!
- 🎨 **[neoDraw](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-draw/?ref=wp-org)**<br>Bring creative ideas to life with drawings directly in WordPress!
- 🎬 **[neoAnimate](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-animate/?ref=wp-org)**<br>Make an impression with animated line-path effects!
- 🏃‍♂️ **[neoMotion](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-motion/?ref=wp-org)**<br>Impress with captivating stop-motion animations!
- ✨ **[neoPlugins](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-plugins/?ref=wp-org)**<br>All free neoMedia plugins for WordPress.


### ❤️ Our drive ###
Feedback on neo Optimize from WP pros that drives us every day:

- ... What is handled really well by neoOptimize is that all images and the entire content folder remain untouched.<br>*[Jonas Gruber](https://neo-wp.com/review/review-neo-optimize-jonas-gruber-bach-gruber-holding-ltd/?ref=wp-org)* ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- ... I especially like the image quality setting with a direct preview of the compressed image. The neoTeam did a great job.<br>*[Sasha Simonova](https://neo-wp.com/review/review-neo-optimize-sasha-simonova-avonomis/?ref=wp-org)* ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

➔ [Read more reviews](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-optimize/?ref=wp-org#reviews)

**🎁 Help us make neo Optimize even better!** Your opinion counts. ➔ [Send us feedback](https://neo-wp.com/rating/?ref=wp-org&selected-plugin=neo-optimize)


### 🔮 A look into the future ###
We are currently developing these features:

- 🔜 Pixel-perfect dynamic image scaling based on the display size in the frontend
- Minimization of raster graphics embedded as pixel data in SVG files
- SEO-friendly, automatically generated alt texts based on SVG text contents

➔ [Request another feature](https://neo-wp.com/feedback/?ref=wp-org)


### 🔍 Related Plugins ###
We learned from the best to develop the Image Optimizer plugin. If you are looking for an alternative to neo Optimize, take a look at the following plugins:

- **EWWW Image Optimizer** - Features: compress, convert, lazy load, resize, webp
- **Converter for Media &#8211; Optimize images | Convert WebP &amp; AVIF** - Features: compress images, convert webp, image optimization, optimize images
- **ShortPixel Image Optimizer &#8211; Optimize Images, Convert WebP &amp; AVIF** - Features:
- **Imagify Image Optimization &#8211; Optimize Images | Compress Images | Convert WebP | Convert AVIF** - Features: convert AVIF
- **WP-Optimize &#8211; Cache, Compress images, Minify &amp; Clean database to boost page speed &amp; performance** - Features: cache, caching, image cache, minify, performance cache
- **Smush &#8211; Image Optimization, Compression, Lazy Load, WebP &amp; CDN** - Features: image optimizer
- **Image Optimizer &#8211; Optimize Images and Convert to WebP or AVIF** - Features: image compression, performance


### 🤝️ Compatibility ###
The Image Optimizer plugin offers maximum compatibility:

- Tested from WordPress 6.2 and PHP 8.0. Optimized for WP 7.0.
- Multilingual support for example English, German, …
- The Image Optimizer plugin integrates seamlessly into the WordPress backend and is compatible with WooCommerce.
- Compatible media file types: SVG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP, AVIF, PNG, GIF, TIF, BMP, MP4, MOV, WEBM, AVI, MP3, WAV, PDF, TXT, ZIP, …
- The Image Optimizer plugin is compatible with all common page builders and was tested with: Bricks, Elementor, Divi, Gutenberg, Classic Editor, …


### 🛡️ Security & Performance ###
The Image Optimizer plugin keeps your data secure and your website fast:

- Regular updates for highest reliability and security
- Thorough testing of new plugin updates by WordPress experts
- Resource-efficient for a fast WordPress backend
- SEO-optimized for higher rankings in search engines
- Clean uninstallation without remaining database entries
- German security following EU standards GDPR and DSGVO


### 🌍 Our community & support ###
We continuously develop the Image Optimizer plugin. If you have questions or problems we are here for you - in the WordPress forum or for Pro users on our website.

- **WordPress Forum:** [https://wp.org/support/plugin/neo-optimize](https://wp.org/support/plugin/neo-optimize)
- **Ideas & wishes:** [https://neo-wp.com/feedback/](https://neo-wp.com/feedback/?ref=wp-org#ref-page=plugin/neo-optimize)
- **Free support:** [https://neo-wp.com/contact/#free](https://neo-wp.com/contact/?ref=wp-org#free)
- **Pro support:** [https://neo-wp.com/contact/#pro](https://neo-wp.com/contact/?ref=wp-org#pro)

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== Installation ==
### Help and Support ###
- **WordPress Forum:** [https://wp.org/support/plugin/neo-optimize](https://wp.org/support/plugin/neo-optimize)
- **neo Optimize** **Free Support:** [https://neo-wp.com/contact/#free](https://neo-wp.com/contact/?ref=wp-org#free)
- **neo Optimize** **Pro Support:** [https://neo-wp.com/contact/#pro](https://neo-wp.com/contact/?ref=wp-org#pro)


### Get Pro features ###
Find out what the [Pro version](https://neo-wp.com/pricing/?ref=wp-org) of neo Optimize offers to use the full potential of your media. [➔ This is what the Pro version can do](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-optimize/?ref=wp-org)


### Installation & Activation ###
= Installation via the WordPress Plugin Directory =
- Open the [WordPress backend](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/administration-screens/) > Plugins > Add New
- Search for “neo Optimize” and click “Install Now.”
- After installation click “Activate.”
= Installation of neo Optimize from the official neoWP website =
- Download the Image Optimizer plugin from the official website [neo-wp.com](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-optimize/?ref=wp-org).
- Open the [WordPress backend](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/administration-screens/) > Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin > Activate Plugin
= Manual installation of neo Optimize via FTP =
- Download the Image Optimizer plugin from the official website [neo-wp.com](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-optimize/?ref=wp-org).
- Unzip the ZIP file and upload the neo-optimize folder via FTP to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory of your WordPress installation.
- Go to the [WordPress backend](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/administration-screens/) > Plugins > find “neo Optimize” in the list and click “Activate.”
= After activating the Image Optimizer plugin =
- Click “neoWP” in the sidebar of the [WordPress backend](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/administration-screens/) to review and adjust the default options.
- Adjust the “neo Optimize” settings to your individual requirements.


### Compatibility and Requirements ###
= Minimum system requirements for the Image Optimizer plugin =
- [WordPress version](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/wordpress-versions/) 6.2 to 7.0
- [PHP version](https://php.watch/versions) 8.0 or higher
- [MySQL version](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/handbook/compatibility/) 8.0 or higher
- Optimized for servers with [Linux](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux) operating system (not Windows)
- Server Memory Limit: min. 128 MB
= Compatible plugins and tools for neo Optimize =
The neo Optimize plugin was tested with: [Bricks](https://bricksbuilder.io/), [Elementor](https://elementor.com/), [Divi](https://www.elegantthemes.com/gallery/divi/), [Beaver](https://www.wpbeaverbuilder.com/), [Oxygen](https://oxygenbuilder.com/), [Breakdance](https://breakdance.com/), [Gutenberg](https://wordpress.org/gutenberg/), [WP Fastest Cache](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-fastest-cache/), [LiteSpeed Cache](https://wordpress.org/plugins/litespeed-cache/), [WP Rocket](https://wp-rocket.me), [W3 Total Cache](https://wordpress.org/plugins/w3-total-cache/), [WP Super Cache](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-super-cache/), [WP-Optimize](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-optimize/), [Autoptimize](https://wordpress.org/plugins/autoptimize/), [Breeze](https://wordpress.org/plugins/breeze/), [Cache Enabler](https://wordpress.org/plugins/cache-enabler/)


### Legal notice about the Image Optimizer plugin ###
The neo Optimize plugin is provided free of charge under the "GPLv2 or later" license and without warranty. Use is at your own risk; liability for damages is excluded. Users outside Germany are responsible for complying with local regulations. This plugin may process personal data insofar as this is necessary for, for example, licensing, updates, and secure operation. <br>You can find details in the [full privacy policy](https://neo-wp.com/privacy-policy-plugins/?ref=wp-org).



== Frequently Asked Questions ==
### Features of neo Optimize ###
**Which features are included in the plugin?**

The main features of the Image Optimizer plugin are:

- ✅ Maximize the SEO ranking of your images 🎉
- ✅ Original images and database remain untouched
- ✅ Resizing on your own server
- ✅ Free WebP support for delivered images
- ✅ Optimization of neoDraw SVG graphics
- ✅ Image scaling based on the display size in the frontend

### In short ###
**What is neoOptimize?**

The plugin [neoOptimize](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-optimize/) is a **WordPress image optimization plugin**. It automatically reduces images to the actually required display size and converts image files to the efficient **WebP format**. This makes images load faster and your website more performant, which has a positive effect on **SEO ranking**.

What makes [neoOptimize](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-optimize/) special is that the **original images remain unchanged** and the optimized versions are stored in a separate cache directory. The plugin also works **without credit packages** because it optimizes images directly **for free on your own server**.

### Local optimization ###
**Are my images sent to external servers?**

The plugin [neoOptimize](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-optimize/) processes your images **directly on your own server**. Local server functions such as **Imagick** or **PHP GD** are used for image optimization. That way you **do not need credit packages** for external image services or additional cloud processing.

This makes the optimization **free**, **privacy-friendly** and **independent** of external providers.

### Original images remain intact ###
**Does neoOptimize change my original images?**

Your original images and database remain **completely intact**. The plugin [neoOptimize](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-optimize/) only creates **optimized copies in the cache** and serves these in the frontend. The original files in your media library are not overwritten.

Your **WordPress database also remains untouched**. When the website loads, only the image URL in the frontend is replaced by the optimized cache version.

**If you deactivate or uninstall neoOptimize, everything is back to how it was.**

### WebP and image quality ###
**Which image quality should I set?**

For most websites we recommend a **WebP quality of 75%**. The **WebP format** is very efficient, so even lower quality values often still look very good and produce significantly smaller files.

In the settings of [neoOptimize](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-optimize/) you can conveniently select the quality and assess it directly via a **preview with file size**. This way you quickly find the right balance between high image quality and fast loading time.

### Retina factor ###
**What does the retina factor do?**

The **retina factor** controls with which **pixel density** images are displayed for high-resolution screens. A **higher value** makes images appear **sharper** on Retina displays but also increases file size.

The plugin [neoOptimize](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-optimize/) **defaults** to a **retina factor of 1.5x** to improve the rendering of small text, icons and details in images on Retina displays. In the [Pro version](https://neo-wp.com/pricing/) you can set the retina factor individually and compare it directly in the preview.

### Clearing the cache ###
**When should I clear the neoOptimize cache?**

During normal operation it is **not necessary** to clear the neoOptimize cache. The button to clear the cache can be useful if you want to **remove old image variants after many tests** or clean up after major changes to image sizes in the page builder. Afterwards the optimized images are **automatically regenerated** as soon as they are needed in the frontend again.

If you change image quality, the retina factor or other **optimization settings**, [neoOptimize](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-optimize/) **automatically creates new optimized images**. When **deleting an image** from the WordPress media library, the associated cache files are **automatically removed**. Even optimized images that were renamed with [neoRename](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-rename/) are automatically cleaned up.

The **Clear Cache** button is therefore primarily intended as a **reset and cleanup function**.

### Page Builder ###
**Does neoOptimize work with my page builder?**

**Yes**, [neoOptimize](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-optimize/) works with all common page builders. These include [Bricks](https://bricksbuilder.io/), [Elementor](https://elementor.com/), [Divi](https://www.elegantthemes.com/gallery/divi/), [Beaver](https://www.wpbeaverbuilder.com/), [Oxygen](https://oxygenbuilder.com/), [Breakdance](https://breakdance.com/) and [Gutenberg](https://wordpress.org/gutenberg/).

neoOptimize can **automatically read the configured image sizes** and use them as the basis for optimization. This ensures the image is adjusted to the actual display size as precisely as possible and cached for fast delivery.

### Overriding image sizes ###
**Can I set image size and quality per image manually?**

**Yes.** You can override the automatically determined optimization per image using [**HTML attributes**](https://www.w3schools.com/html/html_attributes.asp). This is especially useful if an image is displayed differently in a page builder than it can be detected automatically. Examples:

`<img data-neo-optimize--width="320px" src="...">`  

`<img data-neo-optimize--height="180px" src="...">`  

`<img data-neo-optimize--quality="75" src="...">`

With the [Pro version](https://neo-wp.com/pricing/) you can additionally control the **retina factor** and the algorithm used per image:

`<img data-neo-optimize--retina="150" src="...">  

<img data-neo-optimize--algorithm="imagick" src="...">`

### Supported formats ###
**Which image formats does neoOptimize support?**

The image optimization of [neoOptimize](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-optimize/) supports many common raster formats, including [JPG](https://jpeg.org/), [JPEG](https://jpeg.org/), [PNG](https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/file-types/image/raster/png-file.html), [GIF](https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/file-types/image/raster/gif-file.html), [WebP](https://developers.google.com/speed/webp), [AVIF](https://caniuse.com/avif), [BMP](https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/file-types/image/raster/bmp-file.html), [HEIC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Efficiency_Image_File_Format), [HEIF](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Efficiency_Image_File_Format), [TIFF](https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/file-types/image/raster/tiff-file.html) and many other formats, provided they can be processed on your server by [Imagick](https://imagemagick.org/) or [PHP GD](https://www.php.net/manual/en/book.image.php).

Raster images are optimized, scaled and stored as **[WebP](https://developers.google.com/speed/webp)** files in the cache. Additionally, neoOptimize can also optimize special [neoDraw](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-draw/) [SVG graphics](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scalable_Vector_Graphics) for frontend delivery.

### Optimizing neoDraw SVGs ###
**How does neoOptimize optimize drawings from neoDraw?**

If a graphic was created with [neoDraw](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-draw/), [neoOptimize](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-optimize/) can automatically optimize it when serving it in the frontend. Unneeded **editor data is removed** for display and embedded raster images are converted to the efficient **WebP format**.

The original neoDraw file remains fully intact and editable. Visitors receive a leaner, faster version in the frontend while you continue to work with the editable original drawing in the backend.

### Neo-Universe ###
**What is neoUniverse?**

The **neoUniverse** is more than just a collection of plugins. It is your complete **toolbox for all media challenges** in WordPress. It currently includes ten specialized plugins: <a href="https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-library/">**neoLibrary**</a>, <a href="https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-rename/">**neoRename**</a>, <a href="https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-replace/">**neoReplace**</a>, <a href="https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-duplicate/">**neoDuplicate**</a>, <a href="https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-optimize/">**neoOptimize**</a>, <a href="https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-lazy/">**neoLazy**</a>, <a href="https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-draw/">**neoDraw**</a>, <a href="https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-animate/">**neoAnimate**</a> and <a href="https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-motion/">**neoMotion**</a>. They integrate seamlessly, are perfectly coordinated and cover all areas around media management, SEO and performance. Whether renaming images, replacing files, optimizing SEO, enabling lazy-load or drawing and animating content. neoUniverse makes your media workflow noticeably easier and more efficient. And the best part: neoUniverse keeps expanding. New tools and features make your WordPress daily routine even better.

### Download with Safari ###
**Why is only a folder shown when downloading?**

**If you use Safari**, your Mac may automatically unzip the ZIP file. Instead of the ZIP file you then only get the unzipped folder. You cannot upload this folder directly to WordPress.

Solution: Open **Safari settings** and disable the option **”Open safe files after downloading”**. After that the ZIP file will remain as you need it.

Detailed instructions are shown in the video titled ”How to disable Safari auto extract for ZIP files when downloading WordPress plugins” on YouTube.

### Further Questions ###
**I have more questions. Can you help me?**

**Sure!** You can ask us your questions anytime via our <a href="https://neo-wp.com/support/#free">support page</a>. **We will answer shortly.**



== Screenshots ==
1. neo Optimize - optimization of images directly on your own server, without external dependencies, free and privacy compliant
2. neo Optimize - screenshot neoOptimize - media optimizer plugin for WordPress images to reduce graphics for SEO optimization
3. neo Optimize - preview of the settings to quickly and easily find the perfect balance between image quality and file size
4. neo Optimize - cache for fast delivery of optimized images. This way the original images and the database remain untouched.
5. neo Optimize - better Google PageSpeed Insights score for SEO and GEO
6. neo Optimize - override the automatically detected resolution and image quality via the img attribute in the Bricks page builder
7. neo Optimize - override the automatically detected resolution and image quality via the img attribute in the Elementor page builder
8. neo Optimize - with neoOptimize you bring your website performance to the top.



== Changelog ==
Show full changelog: [https://neo-wp.com/changelog/?ref=wp-org#neo-optimize](https://neo-wp.com/changelog/?ref=wp-org#neo-optimize)

- 2026-05-12 Feature     - neoOptimize: Image quality and retina factor configurable
- 2026-05-12 Feature     - neoOptimize: Preview thumbnail of the settings
- 2026-04-10 Feature     - neoReset: Button to reset tutorial notices
- 2026-04-03 Improvement - neoReset: Clear dropdown for various plugin reset options
- 2026-04-02 Improvement - neoSettings: Settings organized and grouped by plugin
- 2026-04-02 Improvement - neoSettings: Improved accessibility of the settings page
- 2026-03-25 Improvement - neoManagerInstaller: Enable and disable individual plugin modules via neoSettings
- 2026-03-21 Improvement - neoFreemius: Contact on settings page combined into support link
- 2026-03-21 Improvement - neoManagerInstaller: Plugin list is now expandable
- 2026-01-30 Improvement - neowp: Improved handling of font size set in browser settings
- 2026-01-30 Improvement - neoGlobal: Secure log folder name derived from WP secret key
- 2026-01-28 Improvement - neoLog: Consolidation of all logs into an additional log file
- 2026-01-16 Fix         - neoGlobal: Fixed issue with intermittently hidden settings cards
- 2026-01-16 Improvement - neoGlobal: Settings page loads faster due to optimized plugin icon loading
- 2026-01-15 Fix         - neoGlobal: Intermittently missing plugin icons in neoManager now reliably displayed
- 2026-01-15 Improvement - neoGlobal: Switched on but disabled toggles get a slight green tint
- 2026-01-14 Fix         - neoGlobal: Robustness against PHP protected folders due to php.ini open_basedir setting
- 2026-01-01 Feature     - neoSettings: Settings page for neoWP
- 2026-01-01 Feature     - neoReset: Implementation of neoReset
- 2026-01-01 Feature     - neoFreemius: Freemius integration
- 2026-01-01 Feature     - neoManagerInstaller: Implementation of neoManager
- 2023-03-12 Birthday    - neowp: Founding of neoWP
- 2023-03-12 Birthday    - neoOptimize: Birthday of the idea for neoOptimize
