=== FreshCode Image Compress Lite ===
Contributors: freshcodebd
Tags: image, compress, optimize, speed, performance
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A lightweight WordPress plugin that automatically compresses uploaded images to improve website loading speed.

== Description ==
FreshCode Image Compress Lite automatically compresses your uploaded images to improve your website's loading speed.  
It is lightweight, fast, and built following WordPress coding standards.

== Features ==
* Automatically compresses images on upload  
* Supports JPEG and PNG formats  
* Adjustable compression quality from admin panel  
* Lightweight and fast performance  
 
== Installation ==
1. Upload the `freshcode-image-compress-lite` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.  
2. Activate the plugin through **Plugins → Activate** in your WordPress dashboard.  
3. Go to **Settings → FreshCode Image Compress Lite** to configure your preferences.


== Screenshots ==
1. Plugin settings page.
2. Image compression in action.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Will it compress existing images? =  
No. It only compresses newly uploaded images.  
For older images, use a plugin like **Regenerate Thumbnails**.

= Will image quality decrease? =  
No. The quality depends on your chosen compression value (default: 80).  
The plugin maintains good visual quality while reducing size.

== Changelog ==
= 1.0.0 =  
* Initial release

