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Image Blur
Generates base64 encoded, downscaled and blurred versions of media library's images, which can be used f.e. as a placeholder.
The facts
- Rating
- 5★ from 1
- Active installs
- 100+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 15 Jan 2024
- Added
- Nov 2021
- Requires WP
- 6.1.1
- Requires PHP
- 8.2
- Downloads
- 8,088
Our analysis
AI-assistedImage Blur is a WordPress plugin that generates base64 encoded, downscaled, and blurred versions of images from the media library. These blurred images can be used as placeholders while the original images load. The plugin was inspired by the Blurhash technique and aims to provide a similar functionality in a more accessible format.
To use the plugin, you need to install and activate it, after which it will automatically generate blurred images for each image in your media library. Developers can customize the generated images using provided filters, allowing adjustments to the width and blur strength.
Best for: This plugin is suitable for developers looking to enhance image loading experiences on their WordPress sites.
What it does well
- ✓Generates base64 encoded blurred images
- ✓Can be used as placeholders for original images
- ✓Offers customization options for developers
- ✓Free to use from the WordPress.org directory
Where it falls short
- •Limited information on additional features
- •Only one rating available
Verdict
Image Blur provides a straightforward solution for generating blurred image placeholders, but its limited user feedback may warrant caution for some users.
From the developer
Atte Liimatainen's own description of Image Blur, lightly tidied.
Generates base64 encoded, downscaled and blurred versions of media library’s images, which can be used f.e. as a placeholder.
Inspiration
After Wolt showcased their Blurhash technique, I wanted to make something similar to WordPress. Instead of encoding images to base83 like the food delivery company does, I went with base64 so development experience was easier.
How to start using the plugin
- Install and activate this plugin in your environment
- The plugin should generate blurs for each image on the activation.
Customization
The plugin provides few filters, so developers can modify generated blur images to their needs. By default, generated images are 8 pixels wide and passed once through gaussian blur function, which will result in roughly 250-1000 characters long string. To change these, use following hooks:
function modify_image_blur_width( int $width ): int { return 15; } add_filter("image-blur-modify-width", "modify_image_blur_width"); function modify_gaussian_blur_strength( int $strength ): int { return 10; } add_filter("image-blur-modify-gaussian-blur-strength", "modify_gaussian_blur_strength");
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