Title: FBC Image Utility: Image Optimiser, Duplicate Finder and Media Folders
Author: FBC iBusiness
Published: <strong>October 27, 2026</strong>
Last modified: October 28, 2026

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# FBC Image Utility: Image Optimiser, Duplicate Finder and Media Folders

 By [FBC iBusiness](https://profiles.wordpress.org/fbcibusiness/)

[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/fbc-image-utility.1.2.2.zip)

 * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/fbc-image-utility/#description)
 * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/fbc-image-utility/#reviews)
 *  [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/fbc-image-utility/#installation)
 * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/fbc-image-utility/#developers)

 [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fbc-image-utility/)

## 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

 1. Upload the `fbc-image-utility` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`
 2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu
 3. Open **Image Utility** in the admin menu
 4. Review server capabilities, adjust settings, and run Bulk optimize

## FAQ

### Does this need an API key?

No. Processing is local.

### Why is AVIF disabled?

Your host’s Imagick/GD build cannot encode AVIF. Compression and WebP (if available)
still work.

### Are originals deleted?

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.

## Reviews

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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

 *   [ FBC iBusiness ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/fbcibusiness/)

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### Interested in development?

[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/fbc-image-utility/),
check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/fbc-image-utility/),
or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/fbc-image-utility/)
by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/fbc-image-utility/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).

## 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

## Meta

 *  Version **1.2.2**
 *  Last updated **13 hours ago**
 *  Active installations **Fewer than 10**
 *  WordPress version ** 6.5 or higher **
 *  Tested up to **7.1.4**
 *  PHP version ** 8.1 or higher **
 * Tags
 * [AVIF](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/avif/)[duplicate images](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/duplicate-images/)
   [image optimization](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/image-optimization/)[media folders](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/media-folders/)
   [webp](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/webp/)
 *  [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/fbc-image-utility/advanced/)

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## Contributors

 *   [ FBC iBusiness ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/fbcibusiness/)

## Support

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