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