Compress image for WordPress Featured Image
WordPress featured images are usually the LCP element on a post — 200 KB WebP is the sweet spot.
Your images stay on your device. Nothing is uploaded.
WordPress 5.8+ supports WebP natively in the media library, and most modern themes render WebP correctly with a JPEG fallback. Featured images render at 1200–1920 px in most themes; keeping them under 200 KB WebP dramatically improves Largest Contentful Paint.
This preset produces a 1920 px WebP at quality 80 — visually indistinguishable from the source at typical viewing sizes.
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Frequently asked questions
- What size should an image be for WordPress featured image?
- The preset on this page reflects the recommended dimensions for WordPress featured image. Uploading at these dimensions avoids the auto-crop or auto-downscale that the platform would otherwise apply.
- Does the platform re-encode after upload?
- Yes — most platforms re-encode uploaded images to their internal format and bitrate. Starting from a clean, correctly sized image means only one round of lossy re-encoding rather than two.
- What format should I use for WordPress featured image?
- The preset uses the format recommended for WordPress featured image. JPEG is the safest universal choice; some workflows benefit from WebP or PNG for specific reasons (transparency, screenshots, etc.).
- Is anything uploaded?
- No. The compression and resize run in your browser. The image only leaves your device when you upload it to WordPress featured image yourself.
- Can I batch process multiple images for WordPress featured image?
- Yes — use the bulk compressor to process a folder of images with the same settings. Every image gets the correct dimensions and quality for WordPress featured image.
Prepare a WordPress — featured image image.
Drop your image — the tool applies the correct dimensions and quality for the platform.
Start compressing