Description
FBC Image Utility keeps your Media Library fast and tidy. It compresses JPEG and PNG images on upload and in bulk, and writes WebP and AVIF copies on your own server using Imagick or GD, with no cloud service and no API key. It also finds exact and look-alike duplicates for you to review, and lets you organise images into virtual folders without moving files or changing URLs.
Your image URLs stay the same, and nothing is deleted unless you choose to trash a duplicate. WebP and AVIF need a host whose Imagick or GD can encode them, and the plugin shows you what yours supports.
- Compress JPEG and PNG on upload and in bulk
- Generate WebP and AVIF sidecar files when your host can encode them
- Find exact and similar duplicates, then trash copies you choose
- Organise images into virtual folders without moving files or changing URLs
- Keep original URLs; serve modern formats via a picture element or a server rewrite
WebP and AVIF conversion only work if your host’s PHP image library (Imagick or GD) can encode those formats. Check Tools Site Health Info Media Handling.
Installation
- Upload the
fbc-image-utilityfolder to/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu
- Open Image Utility in the admin menu
- Review server capabilities, adjust settings, and run Bulk optimize
FAQ
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Does this need an API key?
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No. Processing is local.
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Why is AVIF disabled?
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Your host’s Imagick/GD build cannot encode AVIF. Compression and WebP (if available) still work.
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Are originals deleted?
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No. Optimization compresses in place and writes sidecars (
photo.jpg.webp,photo.jpg.avif). Duplicate cleanup only removes copies you explicitly send to Trash, and permanent delete is a second step.
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Contributors & Developers
“FBC Image Utility: Image Optimiser, Duplicate Finder and Media Folders” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
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Changelog
1.2.2
- Listing and readme wording updated; beta label removed.
1.2.1
- Folder library queries are written as complete prepared statements for plugin review. Counts and image lists are unchanged.
1.2.0
- Virtual folders: nested library organization, media library and modal filters, upload into the open folder. Files and URLs are unchanged.
- Marked as a beta while behavior on live sites is still being proven.
1.1.0
- Duplicate finder: SHA-256 + perceptual hash index, resumable scan, manual keep/trash review, usage scan, optional reference repointing, trash-then-purge
1.0.0
- Initial release: local compress, WebP/AVIF sidecars, bulk queue, picture delivery, dark admin UI