Compress PNG for WP
Compress PNG files using the TinyPNG API.
The facts
- Rating
- 4.5★ from 13
- Active installs
- 200+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 21 Jan 2015
- Added
- Jan 2014
- Requires WP
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- WP 4.1.42
- Downloads
- 18,975
Our analysis
AI-assistedCompress PNG for WP is a WordPress plugin designed to reduce the file size of JPEG and PNG images using the TinyPNG API. It allows for both automatic compression during file uploads and manual compression within the Media Library.
To use the plugin, you need to enter your TinyPNG API key in the settings. You can choose to enable automatic compression upon upload and select which image sizes to compress. The plugin is suitable for users who need to optimise image files for faster loading times on their WordPress sites.
Best for: This plugin is suitable for WordPress users looking to optimise image file sizes for better site performance.
What it does well
- ✓Compresses both JPEG and PNG files
- ✓Supports automatic compression on upload
- ✓Allows manual resizing in the Media Library
- ✓Uses TinyPNG API for image optimisation
Where it falls short
- •Last updated in January 2015
- •Tested only up to WordPress version 4.1.42
- •Directory score is 47/100, indicating potential issues
Verdict
Compress PNG for WP provides basic image compression features, but its age and low directory score may raise concerns for some users.
From the developer
geckodesigns's own description of Compress PNG for WP, lightly tidied.
Compress PNG for WP allows users to shrink JPEG/PNG files using the TinyPNG API. Files can be automatically resized when uploaded as well as manually resized in the Media Library.
v1.3 Added Support for JPEG Compression via TinyJPEG, Works the same way as PNG files.
How to use Compress PNG for WP
- Visit ‘Settings > Media’ from the admin dashboard.
- Insert your TinyPNG API key and save changes. If you do not yet have a key, get one from TinyPNG. You can also select to auto compress on upload as well as which additional image sizes will be compressed from this page.
- Start uploading JPEG/PNG files and they will be automatically resized (if you have chosen to allow auto shrinking on upload in the ‘Settings > Media’ page).
- Visit ‘Media > Library’ to see information on your resized files or to manually resize existing JPEG/PNG files.
For more information view our Compress PNG for WP page.