=== Convert WebP & AVIF | Quicq | Best image optimizer and compression plugin | Improve your Google Pagespeed ===
Plugin Name: Convert WebP & AVIF | Quicq | Best image optimizer and compression plugin | Improve your Google Pagespeed
Contributors: kyanoapp
Tags: convert webp, convert AVIF, image optimization, optimize images, resize images, compress images, webp, AVIF, image optimizer, image compress, image optimize, webp format, AVIF format
Requires at least: 5.3
Tested up to: 6.0.1
Stable tag: 2.0.0
Requires PHP: 5.6.20
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Optimize images, reduce loading time and increase SEO scores and conversion with Quicq. The #1 image optimization tool.

== Description ==
Are you desperately looking for ways to increase your websites loading time? Stop searching! Quicq will serve all images on your website in the smallest possible size for all your current and future images automatically.

**Quicq Benefits**

**Website visitors**

* Faster loading times
* Lower hosting costs
* Optimized images for every device
* Lower bounce rates Longer time on page
* Free forever plan with 25gb and 100.000 optimizations per month
* Free 14 day trial for larger subscriptions

**Marketeers**

* Image cropping using the url which allows you to put product feeds to instagram and facebook in the right sizes
* Add watermarks to images
* Blur images through the url
* Adjust the quality of the image by means of the url
* Cropping the image by means of the url

**Developers**

* Upload images once (source) and always have all formats available and be flexible with changes (on the fly)
* Upload images once and all file types are always available (jpg, png, webp, AVIF)
* Less traffic/load on the web servers (only have to serve HTML)
* Smart cropping
* No need to install/connect a CDN yourself
* No upfront costs
* Future formats are supported

**Partners**

* Easy implementation and onboarding
* Free forever plan for your own website
* Your own Afosto partner account
* Monthly recurring commissions on all customers
* Beautiful presentations for you and your customers
* Premium partner support

**Quicq Review video**

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSAuASCrogU&t=9s]

**Why use Quicq Image Optimizer?**


Quicq is the all-inclusive solution that will satisfy all your image optimization needs. With
the wide range of functionalities and customization options, Quicq makes it extremely
easy to compress images in WordPress free of charge, improve your google page
speed, and wordpress site speed.

"How to optimize images in WordPress?" or "How to compress images Wordpress?" are
common questions that can be answered easily.

Quicq is the best image optimize plugin for Wordpress websites.

This image optimize WordPress plugin is equipped with all the necessary tools to
optimize photos in WordPress. Thanks to its beginner-friendly interface it is the best
image optimizer on WordPress.

Quicq optimizes your images in real-time and delivers high-quality images perfectly
sized for every device. You can start improving your WordPress website immediately
with an easy setup and minimum footprint.

No need to worry about image quality as Quicq will compress any image without a
visible quality drop.

By the way, image optimization is the most effective way to make your website load
super fast!

Quicq is developed to make your experience easier and save you time. With all the
features offered by Quicq you can freely concentrate on other aspects of your website
without thinking about image optimization and auto compress images in WordPress.

**Key Functionalities**

* Quicq image optimizer for WordPress changes various next-gen image formats depending on the user's device
* Thanks to this free image optimizer in wordpress users can score for the Google Search Index
* Users can optimize all WordPress images in the most convenient size for them
* Hosting costs decrease due to this image optimization tool
* This online image optimizer for wordpress does all the steps automatically. Users' don't need to optimize images manually
* As all the images are compressed to the smallest possible size, the website's score, time, and conversion increase.

The mentioned functionalities offered by Quicq image optimizer plugin WordPress make
users' experience easier and smoother.

Thus if you're searching for the best image optimizer WordPress 2022 that provides lazy
loading with a CDN and perfectly sized images, then you should definitely try Quicq.


**Compress Images Automatically**

With Quicq, images are automatically compressed, correctly sized to fit the page and device standards, lazy-loaded, and quickly converted to the next-gen WebP or AVIF formats.

**Plugin Compatibility**
Quicq has already been tested with hundreds of different WordPress plugins and themes. It's highly recommended by them due to its advanced functionalities, customization options.

**Image Optimization**

Quicq uses advanced algorithms to provide a professional and lossless image
compression for the appealing image at the smallest possible size.

**Cropping**

If you prefer to keep only the most interesting part of a certain image. Then, you can easily do it with Quicq cropping feature using the URL which allows you to put product feeds.

The cropping feature by Quicq will help you keep your images well-sized without losing focus.

**Watermarks**

There is no need to spend time adding watermarks to your images manually. Quicq will do the hard work for you. The only action you're required to commit is setting Quicq up and choosing the area where you need watermarks. It's a great technique to avoid plagiarism-related issues.

**Smooth Installation**

Quicq can easily be installed with a few steps and afterward left in the back-end to complete its task. Also, it has a clear uninstall process after which your website will be as just as before the Quicq installation.

**Who can use the Quicq plugin?**

Quicq free image optimizer WordPress plugin is flexible for everyone! 

**Website Developers** can upload images only once and have all the file types and formats available for a lifetime. However, the plugin allows easy customization. So, users can customize the file types when needed.

**Website Owners** can highly benefit from this Quicq optimize images WordPress plugin. This best image optimization WordPress plugin allows users to add watermarks to their unique content and avoid plagiarism. Moreover, it is possible to crop the image with the help of a URL. As a result, users can upload their preferred images on different social media platforms in their required sizes.

**Visitors** benefit as they enter a website with a fast loading time. The images can be displayed on any device as they are responsive. The free plan is available for a lifetime. Even if users upgrade to the payable Pro version they get a 14-day free trial.

**ABOUT AFOSTO**

Afosto is a software company from The Netherlands. We aim to help our customers grow in a healthy, efficient and fun way by optimizing business processes with smart software solutions.

We develop microservices and software products based on the needs of our customer base. Want to know more about who we are and what we do? Find out more on our website:

[https://afosto.com](https://afosto.com)

**SUPPORT**

Are you stuck in setting up Quicq for your website? We provide free one-on-one support! Just send an email to support at afosto.com and we will help you with setting up Quicq.
Do you have feature requests or ideas on how to make Quicq even better? Please let us know! We love feedback and are constantly looking to improve our services.
Found a bug please report the issue through [Github](https://github.com/afosto/quicq-wordpress), and we will fix it ASAP. 

**PRIVACY**

The Quicq plugin uses the CDN from [Quicq](https://afosto.com/apps/quicq/) to serve your images to your website visitors. Quicq does not interact with the visitors of the website.

The images from your web are sent to our servers so we can compress and optimize them. his includes the transfer of EXIF data. The EXIF data will either be stripped or returned as it is. It is not stored on the Quicq servers.

You will find the terms of use of Quicq on our [website](https://afosto.com/apps/quicq/terms-of-use/)

**CREDITS**

This plugin is written in collaboration with [SnelWebCenter](https://snelwebcenter.nl) big thanks to their team for their continuous support and the fun collaboration!

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Who Can Benefit from the plugin? =

Quicq is the best compress images WordPress plugin that effectively works for everyone! Due to its advanced functionalities, full customization options, and features almost everyone can benefit from Quicq and get proper solutions to their website needs. WordPress Quicq plugin is efficient not only for website owners and developers but also for website visitors.

Website owners hugely benefit as Quicq allows them to add watermarks to images, crop the images and finally get their required image sizes. Meanwhile, website developers have the chance to upload files only once and use them forever. Moreover, they can easily customize their file types whenever they need them. On the other hand, website visitors enjoy the website's fast loading time. Due to its responsiveness, the images are displayed on all the devices.

= Does the plugin remove EXIF metadata? =

The images from your web are sent to our servers. Thus, we compress and optimize them.

The EXIF data will either be stripped or returned as it is. It is not stored on the Quicq servers.

EXIF data does not impact SEO. It is recommended to remove EXIF data by Google.

= Is the process done manually or automatically? =

The process of image optimization is done automatically and there is no need to do it manually one-by-one.

With the assistance of Quicq, images are automatically compressed, correctly sized in order to fit the page and device standards, lazy-loaded, and quickly converted to the next-gen WebP or AVIF formats.

= Does the plugin replace my existing images? =

Definitely, Quicq will replace all your current and future images via our lightning-fast CDN and serve the images in the smallest format possible without quality loss.

= Is Quicq really free to use? =

Sure, our free forever plan includes 100.000 optimizations and 25GB of bandwidth for free each month.

= What kind of file should I use for my images? =

The source file of your image will be replaced by a WebP or AVIF format of the image from the Quicq CDN. So it doesn't really matter if you use PNG or JPG images on your site we will optimize them in the best format possible.

= Does it affect my website score, time, conversion, or hosting costs? =

The website's speed score, time on page, and conversion rates will increase because all the images are
compressed to the smallest possible size. Moreover, an amazing fact to mention is that the hosting costs decrease. Everything is done to meet the individual needs and wants of each user.

= Will Quicq improve my Google Pagespeed scores? =

Quicq will fix 2 of the most common issues which come up in the [Google Pagespeed test](https://pagespeed.web.dev/)

* Properly size images
* Serve images in next-gen formats

So if you are having these issues at the moment the installation and activation of this plugin will help you score better! 

= Do I need any coding skills to use the plugin? =
No! Quicq plugin is beginner-friendly and flexible to use. It doesn't require any coding background. Just activate it and leave it in the back-end to do its job.

= Can I add watermarks to my content? =

Sure! Our plugin allows you to add watermarks and avoid plagiarism. So, there is no need to add watermarks to your images separately. No need to waste your time doing it manually if you have Quicq plugin. All you need to do is to set up Quicq, choose the area where you need to put watermarks, and forget about image optimization at all.

= Are there any standard sizes for image optimization? =

No! Users are free to choose their preferred image optimization sizes. Quicq is flexible to fit all the standards offered by different platforms. It allows compressing the image to its smallest possible size.

= Are there any limitations for the Free Version? =

Initially, the plugin is available for Free. It offers 25 GB of data and enables you to manage 100.000 optimizations for free each month. Still, if users need more usage or options then they can activate Quicq's payable Premium version. 

The pricing is as follows:
* Start – >25 GB data (€0.5  per GB), >100.000 optimization (€0.0001 per optimisation)
* Serious – 100 GB data (€0.3  per GB), 500.000 transformation (€0.00005 per optimisation)
* Pro– 250 GB data (€0.3  per GB), 1.000.000 optimization (€0.00004 per optimisation)

By the way, before upgrading the plan users get a 14-day free trial.

= How many images can be optimized? =

The Free forever plan provides 25gb and 100.000 optimizations per month. Thus, according to different statistical researches it is quite enough for regular website operation. However, if users need more usage they can upgrade to a paid plan.

== Screenshots ==

1. Get started within 5 minutes with Quicq
2. Save up to 90% on the size of your images
3. Improve your Google Pagespeed scores with Quicq
4. Google Pagespeed Issues Solved by Quicq
5. Admin panel Quicq
6. Afosto dashboard

== Installation ==

1. Upload the Quicq plugin to your /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
3. Create your free Afosto account via https://afosto.app/auth/signup
4. Install the Quicq app in your Afosto account 
5. Create your own CDN through the onboarding steps in Afosto
6. Copy the URL key from your CDN into the Quicq plugin settings
7. Check Activate Quicq to optimize all your images
8. Enjoy optimized images on your WordPress site

**Quicq for WordPress Install Video**
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ml13g67_J0Q]

== Changelog ==


= 2.0.0 (2023-03-20) =

- Enhance: improved the way to onboard
- Fix: improved the compatability with certain plugins

= 1.6.0 (2022-08-01) =

- Fix: Fixed a regression bug that occurred when a previous version lower then 1.4.0 was installed
- Enhance: improved the parsing of images
- Enhance: improved the update process of a quicq proxy


= 1.5.0 (2022-07-13) =

- Enhance: updated the path Quicq proxy uses to /wp-content instead of  /wp-content/uploads

= 1.4.3 (2022-06-28) =

- Enhance: added update trigger in preparation of having support for the whole wp-content folder

= 1.4.2 (2022-05-20) =

- Enhance: improved the image matching, with added support for webp to avif

= 1.4.1 (2022-02-18) =

- Fix: fixed a regression with the url rewriting of the images

= 1.4.0 (2022-02-18) =

- Fix: some images didnt get rewritten, this has been fixed

- Enhance: improved the way we write the image urls
- Enhance: validated compatibility with wordpress 5.9.0

= 1.3.0 (2022-01-19) =

- Fix: Added missing bootstrap.min.css.map
- Fix: Vertical scroll has been fixed
- Fix: Fixed some issues when saving the form, field would not reset

- Enhance: Renamed the translations files to have the correct names according to the intl18 specifications
- Enhance: Updated the translations
- Enhance: Fixed some typo's
- Enhance: Added function safety checks
- Enhance: Added en enable hook from the plugin page, wil now also active quicq when a proxy is filled in

= 1.2.0 ( 2022-01-04 ) =

- Enhance: added uninstall hook, to remove settings when the plugin is removed
- Fix: fixed an issue when deactivating the plugin it would still serve images

= 1.1.0 ( 2021-12-25 ) =

- Fix: fixed a bug when refreshing the page would deactivate the plugin


== Upgrade Notice ==