=== Toolszu Image Optimizer ===
Contributors: toolszu
Tags: image optimizer, image compression, webp, bulk optimize, image resize, wordpress image, performance, page speed
Requires at least: 5.5
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.1.1
License: GPL-2.0+
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

== Description ==

Toolszu Image Optimizer is a lightweight WordPress image compression, resizing, and WebP conversion plugin designed for content writers, bloggers, and performance-focused websites.

The plugin automatically resizes large uploads, compresses them, converts them to WebP format, targets specific KB sizes, and includes a powerful bulk optimizer for existing media library images. Perfect for improving Core Web Vitals, page speed, and overall website performance.

= Key Features =

✔ Automatic physical dimension resizing (prevents massive 4K uploads)
✔ Automatic image compression on upload  
✔ Convert JPG & PNG images to WebP automatically  
✔ Target specific maximum file size (e.g., 150KB)  
✔ Bulk optimize existing images  
✔ Optional backup of original images  
✔ Clean and beginner-friendly dashboard  
✔ Designed specifically for content writers  

= Why Use Toolszu Image Optimizer? =

Large images slow down websites and hurt SEO rankings. Toolszu Image Optimizer ensures your images are lightweight and properly scaled while maintaining visual quality. Whether you're running a blog, news website, or content-heavy site, this plugin helps you:

• Improve page load speed  
• Reduce server storage usage  
• Boost user experience  
• Support better SEO performance  

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory  
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress  
3. Go to Settings → Toolszu Image Optimizer  
4. Configure compression settings  
5. Start optimizing your images  

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this plugin keep original images? =  
Yes, you can enable the option to keep original image backups.

= Does it automatically convert images to WebP? =  
Yes. JPG and PNG images can be automatically converted to WebP on upload.

= Does it resize the physical width of my images? =
Yes. The plugin will automatically scale down excessively large images to a maximum width to save bandwidth and improve rendering times.

= Can I optimize old images? =  
Yes. Use the bulk optimization tool to optimize images already in your media library.

= Will image quality be reduced? =  
The plugin uses smart compression to maintain high visual quality while drastically reducing file size.

== Changelog ==

= 1.1.0 =
* NEW: Added Automatic Dimension Resizing. The plugin now automatically scales down massively wide images (e.g., 4000px) to a web-friendly maximum width (1200px) before compressing, drastically improving image quality and server speed.

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release of Toolszu Image Optimizer.
- Automatic compression
- WebP conversion
- Bulk optimization
- Backup option

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.1.0 =
Major update: Added automatic image dimension resizing to prevent massive file uploads from slowing down your site.