=== Image Squeeze – Optimize WebP, Compress Images, Boost Performance ===
Contributors: medshi8
Tags: image optimization, webp, compression, performance, seo
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Smart image optimization for WordPress. Compress, convert to WebP, and speed up your site while improving Core Web Vitals and SEO.

== Description ==

**Image Squeeze is your all-in-one WordPress plugin to compress images, convert to WebP, and accelerate website performance.**

Automatically compress JPEG and PNG files, generate WebP versions, and serve them conditionally for supported browsers. Improve Core Web Vitals, SEO, and page speed in just a few clicks.

= Highlights =

✅ Automatic WebP image delivery  
✅ Compress JPEG and PNG images  
✅ One-click bulk optimization  
✅ Retry failed compressions  
✅ Clean up orphaned .webp files  
✅ Works with WooCommerce & Elementor  

= Features =

* **Smart Compression on Upload:** Automatically optimize images as you upload.
* **WebP Conversion Engine:** Converts supported formats for better performance.
* **Size Targeting:** Set a target output size (KB) to stay within budget.
* **Compression Quality Control:** Choose how aggressive you want to go.
* **Retry System:** Automatically reprocess failed jobs.
* **Optimization Logs:** View your image history and space saved.
* **WebP Cleanup Tool:** Delete unused .webp files left behind.
* **Fully Dashboard-Integrated:** Everything in one easy UI.

= Performance Boost =

* Reduced page weight → faster mobile load
* Higher Google PageSpeed scores
* Better Core Web Vitals (LCP, FID)
* Direct SEO and UX impact

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `imagesqueeze` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`
2. Activate via the **Plugins** menu in WordPress
3. Go to **Image Squeeze** in your dashboard
4. Click **Optimize Images Now**

== FAQ ==

= Will it delete my original images? =  
No. WebP versions are generated separately. You can optionally remove originals.

= Will it break my theme or CDN? =  
No. You can disable WebP delivery or tweak settings to prevent conflicts.

= Is it WooCommerce compatible? =  
Yes. It works with WooCommerce, Elementor, and most major themes.

== Screenshots ==

1. **Dashboard Overview** – See total image count, savings, and optimization stats at a glance.  
   (screenshot-1.png)

2. **Optimization Logs** – View history of image compression jobs and results with date, status, and size savings.  
   (screenshot-2.png)

3. **Settings Panel** – Customize compression quality and output size, and toggle WebP delivery.  
   (screenshot-3.png)

4. **Advanced Settings** – Enable auto-optimize on upload and automatic retry of failed images.  
   (screenshot-4.png)

5. **WebP Cleanup Tool** – Scan and clean orphaned WebP files created by optimization jobs.  
   (screenshot-5.png)


== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release
* WebP compression
* Dashboard UI
* Retry + Cleanup tools

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
First release of Image Squeeze – automatic WebP conversion and compression for WordPress.
