=== Eliptum Cover Image Optimizer ===
Contributors: eliptum
Tags: featured image, cover image, client-side optimizer, image crop, social image
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.1.2
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Zero-server overhead client-side optimization toolkit for featured images, social media layouts, and advanced filters.

== Description ==

Eliptum Cover Image Optimizer introduces an asynchronous, sandboxed client-side processing workstation running completely within the user's local browser environment. By manipulating pixels strictly via HTML5 canvas operations, it completely isolates production web servers from standard memory-intensive image handling overhead. 

Users can safely load local resources via drag-and-drop mechanics, execute real-time relative crops, target dedicated layout viewport presets (1200x628, 1600x900, 1920x1080, 800x450), and save results locally or directly into the native WordPress Media Library.

The utility features complex lightweight filtering math including granular levels (black/white points), gamma distribution modifications, contrast adjustment matrices, pixel saturation alterations, channel-specific balances, high-pass sharpening kernels, and gray/heat/cyan/gold color mappings.

Shortcode:

`[eliptum_cover_optimizer]`

== Features ==

* Fully isolated browser-based local engine processing via HTML Canvas APIs.
* Automated crop boundaries featuring center, top, bottom, and smart center matrix fills.
* Secure optional cross-origin direct asset loading.
* Integrated dynamic save mechanics pipeline targeting the native WordPress Media Library without page reloads.
* Comprehensive structural image manipulations including advanced sharpening algorithms and custom channel transformations.
* No external tracking frameworks, tracking cookies, or remote script injections.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `eliptum-cover-image-optimizer` folder structure to your `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
2. Toggle activation within your WordPress Plugins admin window.
3. Deploy the application shortcode `[eliptum_cover_optimizer]` into any layout container, page content editor, or block section.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this framework introduce memory leaks or heavy server loads? =
No. Because execution parameters map directly onto local client-side hardware via canvas processing loops, your production web host encounters absolutely zero performance impact.

= Why do certain direct remote URLs throw security alerts? =
Browsers strictly enforce Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) specifications. Remote servers hosting files must explicitly supply permissive headers to allow deep browser pixel operations. Using the local drag-and-drop file uploader completely bypasses this browser rule.

== Changelog ==

= 1.1.2 =
* Complete namespace rebrand to resolve directory trademark conflicts.
* Enhanced technical category feature documentation.