Modern Image Formats

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2.7.1

Bug Fixes

  • Prevent fatal error in webp_uploads_filter_wp_get_attachment_image() when wp_get_attachment_image_src() returns false and during rest_prepare_attachment filtering. (2565)

2.7.0

Enhancements

  • Add explanation for discarded modern image outputs. (2518)
  • Link to FAQ from settings section. (2480)
  • Rewrite img tags output by wp_get_attachment_image(). (2451)

Bug Fixes

  • Disable AVIF when ImageMagick does not support AVIF transparency. (2540)

2.6.1

Bug Fixes

  • Add a simple PHP version check around a deprecated function. (2285)
  • Fix missing PICTURE element support for post thumbnail and add missing Modern Image Formats support for Widget block. (2179)

2.6.0

Bug Fixes

  • Use modern image formats in background images for Cover blocks and Group blocks. (2121)
  • Fixes palette-based PNG uploads failing original full-size AVIF/WebP conversion under GD. (2024)

2.5.1

Bug Fixes

  • Fix Modern Image Format not cropping image if crop is an array. (1887)
  • Fix incorrect image size selection in PICTURE element. (1885)

2.5.0

Enhancements

  • Switch to wp_content_img_tag filter for improved image handling. (1772)

2.4.0

Enhancements

  • Automatically opt into 1536×1536 and 2048×2048 sizes when generating fallback images. (1679)
  • Convert WebP to AVIF on upload. (1724)
  • Enable end user opt-in to generate all sizes in fallback format. (1689)

2.3.0

Enhancements

  • Introduce webp_uploads_get_file_mime_type helper function. (1642)
  • Rename webp_uploads_get_file_mime_type to webp_uploads_get_attachment_file_mime_type to clarify scope. (1662)

Bug Fixes

  • Fix bug that would prevent uploaded images from being converted to the intended output format when having fallback formats enabled. (1635)

2.2.0

Enhancements

  • Convert uploaded PNG files to AVIF or WebP. (1421)

Bug Fixes

  • Account for responsive images being disabled when generating a PICTURE element. (1449)

2.1.0

Enhancements

  • Improve disabling checkbox for Picture Element on Media settings screen. (1470)

Bug Fixes

  • Add missing full size image in PICTURE > SOURCE srcset. (1437)
  • Correct the fallback image in PICTURE element. (1408)
  • Don’t wrap PICTURE element if JPEG fallback is not available. (1450)
  • Fix setting sizes attribute on PICTURE > SOURCE elements. (1354)
  • Remove string type hint from webp_uploads_sanitize_image_format() to prevent possible fatal error. (1410)

Documentation

  • Explain how to regenerate images in the Modern Image Formats readme. (1348)

2.0.2

Enhancements

  • I18N: Add context to Modern Image Formats section title. (1287)

Bug Fixes

  • Improve compatibility of styling picture elements. (1307)

2.0.1

Bug Fixes

  • Fix fatal error when another the_content filter callback returns null instead of a string. (1283)

2.0.0

Features

  • Add picture element support. (73)
  • Add AVIF image format support. Add setting for output image format to choose between WebP and AVIF. (1176)

Enhancements

  • Improve Settings->Media controls for Modern Image Formats. (1273)
  • Remove obsolete fallback script now that picture element is supported. (1269)

1.1.1

Enhancements

  • Prepend Settings link in webp-uploads. (1146)
  • Improve overall code quality with stricter static analysis checks. (775)
  • Bump minimum PHP requirement to 7.2. (1130)

Documentation

  • Updated inline documentation. (1160)

1.1.0

  • Add link to WebP settings to plugins table. (1036)
  • Rename plugin to “Modern Image Formats”. (1101)
  • Use plugin slug for generator tag. (1103)
  • Delete option when uninstalling the Modern Image Formats plugin. (1116)
  • Bump minimum required WP version to 6.4. (1062)
  • Update tested WordPress version to 6.5. (1027)

1.0.5

  • Exclude “.wordpress-org” directory when deploying standalone plugins. (866)

1.0.4

  • Bump minimum required PHP version to 7.0 and minimum required WP version to 6.3. (851)

1.0.3

  • Add standalone plugin assets. (815)

1.0.2

  • Fix WebP handling when editing images based on WordPress 6.3 change. (796)

1.0.1

  • Bump tested up to version to 6.3. (772)

1.0.0

  • Initial release of the Modern Image Formats plugin as a standalone plugin. (664)

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Version:
2.7.1
Last Updated
July 3, 2026
Active Installs
100000
Requires
WordPress 6.9
Tested Up To
WordPress 7.0
Requires PHP
7.4

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