=== Media WebP Converter ===
Contributors: subrataemfluence
Tags: webp, image optimization, media, performance, image converter
Requires at least: 5.6
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Converts all media images to WebP format with options to overwrite originals, control output image quality, and optionally generate new attachments.

== Description ==

**Media WebP Converter** helps optimize your WordPress site performance by converting media library images to the modern, lightweight WebP format.

**Features:**

- Bulk convert existing media images to WebP format
- Choose to overwrite original images or create new attachments
- Set desired output image quality
- Option to run conversions selectively
- Simple UI integration in the WordPress dashboard

Improve loading speeds and reduce image sizes without compromising on visual quality.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/wp-image-to-webp-converter` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugin screen directly.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.
3. Go to **Media > Convert to WebP** to configure and run conversions.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Will this overwrite my original images? =  
Only if you choose the overwrite option. Otherwise, new WebP images are created as separate attachments.

= Does it support all image sizes? =  
Yes, all registered image sizes (e.g., thumbnail, medium, large, custom sizes) are converted.

= Can I undo the conversion? =  
If you chose to overwrite originals, the change is permanent. If new attachments were created, the original images remain intact.

== Screenshots ==

1. Conversion settings and control panel
2. Conversion in progress
3. Completed conversion summary

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
First stable release with core conversion features.

== Credits ==

Developed by [Subrata Sarkar](https://profiles.wordpress.org/subrataemfluence)