=== Papepo Local WebP Converter ===
Contributors: papepo
Tags: image optimizer, webp converter, compress images, speed, optimization
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Donate link: https://donate.stripe.com/bJe00k0Go4Eo5lDebvg360a

100% free, unlimited local image optimization tool. Automatically converts images to next-gen WebP format for faster load times with zero cloud fees.

== Description ==

**Papepo Local WebP Converter** is built for website owners who demand peak performance and maximum cost-efficiency. Unlike most cloud-based image optimizers on the market that charge per image or require expensive monthly subscriptions, our tool fully utilizes your website's local server resources to process images.

This means:

* **Zero Cost:** Never pay monthly fees or buy optimization credits again.
* **Unlimited Quotas:** Whether you upload 100 or 100,000 images, they are all processed completely free of charge.
* **100% Privacy:** Your images never leave your server. No data is sent to third-party APIs, ensuring total GDPR compliance.

== Key Features ==
* **Auto WebP Conversion:** Automatically converts incoming JPG and PNG uploads into Google's recommended next-gen WebP format.
* **On-the-Fly Optimization:** Images are compressed and converted instantly during the upload process without disrupting your workflow.
* **Custom Quality Control:** You have full control over the compression quality (80% recommended) to perfectly balance visual fidelity and file size.
* **Server Environment Check:** Built-in tool to automatically verify if your server supports GD or Imagick libraries for local WebP processing.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `papepo-local-webp-converter` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
3. Navigate to **Papepo Local WebP** in the left admin menu to configure your compression quality.
4. Any new images uploaded to your Media Library will now be automatically optimized!

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Is it really 100% free? =
Yes! Because we use your server's own processing power (PHP GD/Imagick) to compress the images, there are no cloud computing costs involved. We have made this tool completely free and unlimited for all users.

= Do I need an API Key or account? =
No. Once installed, it works immediately out of the box. No registration or third-party accounts are required.

= Will this degrade my image quality? =
The WebP format is designed to significantly reduce file size while maintaining a visual quality that is nearly indistinguishable from the original to the human eye. You can also adjust the compression quality percentage in the settings if you need higher fidelity.

== Screenshots ==

1. Settings Dashboard: Clean and intuitive configuration panel.
2. Server Status: Real-time check of your server's WebP processing capabilities.
3. Bulk Optimizer: One-click tool to optimize your entire existing media library.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release.
