Smart Image Editor

Description

Smart Image Editor is a powerful yet user-friendly WordPress plugin that lets you resize, crop, and compress images directly from your Media Library. Whether you run a blog, a photography site, or an online store, this tool makes image optimization fast and intuitive — no external editors required.

Key Features
Manual Image Resizing & Cropping — Set exact width and height values and instantly preview the crop area with a dynamic adjustable frame.
Zoom & Pan Support — Easily zoom in on large images and pan to focus on the exact section you need.
WebP Format Export — Save images in the modern, lightweight WebP format for faster page loads and better SEO performance.
Image Compression — Reduce file size without losing visible quality to improve site speed and save storage space.
Live Preview — See exactly how your image will look before applying changes.
Simple Interface — Designed for beginners and professionals alike, with an intuitive workflow.

Why WebP + Compression?
WebP provides excellent compression and quality balance. Combined with adjustable quality settings, Smart Image Editor can dramatically decrease image sizes while keeping them sharp — resulting in faster pages, better Core Web Vitals, and improved SEO.

Typical Workflow
1. Open Media Library and select an image.
2. Launch Smart Image Editor from the toolbar.
3. Enter your target width/height, pick WebP (or keep original format), and set quality.
4. Use the crop frame with Zoom & Pan to fine-tune.
5. Save and use the optimized image immediately.

Screenshots

  • Modal UI with manual crop and WebP/compression options
  • Zoom & pan controls in action

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin ZIP via Plugins Add New Upload Plugin.
  2. Activate the plugin.
  3. Go to Media Library, pick an image “Smart Image Editor”.

FAQ

Does it overwrite the original image?

No. It saves a new file/size. Your original image remains untouched.

Can I export to WebP?

Yes. You can choose WebP as the output format and also configure the quality level for compression.

Will it compress images?

Yes. You can adjust quality to reduce file size while maintaining visual fidelity.

Reviews

awgust 31, 2025
I can do almost everything I do in Photoshop with this plugin. It’s amazing that it’s free! Thank you.
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Contributors & Developers

“Smart Image Editor” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

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Changelog

2.3.0

  • Initial public release under the name “Smart Image Editor”
  • Manual crop, zoom/pan, WebP export, and compression