As an experienced website operator familiar with AnQiCMS, I am well aware of the importance of website performance in attracting and retaining users, and image optimization plays an indispensable role in this.WebP is a modern image format that is increasingly becoming the preferred choice for website acceleration due to its excellent compression performance.AnQiCMS understands this need and integrates powerful WebP image format enablement and batch conversion functionality, aiming to provide operators with a more efficient and higher-quality image management experience.
The significant advantages of enabling the WebP image format
In the current network environment, the speed of image loading directly affects user experience, page bounce rate, and even search engine rankings.AnQiCMS supports WebP image format, bringing significant advantages to the website in many aspects.
Firstly, the WebP image format can significantly reduce the size of image files.Compared to traditional JPEG and PNG formats, WebP can usually reduce the file size by 25% to 34% or even more while maintaining the same visual quality.This means that the website can present the page to the user with less bandwidth consumption even when it is rich in content and images.The reduction in file size directly translates to an increase in website loading speed, effectively reducing users' waiting time and significantly optimizing the overall user experience.When users can quickly browse the page content, their satisfaction will be higher, and they are more willing to stay on the website for a longer time, which is crucial for improving user stickiness.
Secondly, optimizing server storage space and bandwidth costs is another practical value brought by WebP.For websites with a large number of image resources, especially those with high-definition large images, optimizing the image file size can save a significant amount of server storage space.At the same time, as the number of visits increases, the reduced size of the image files also means that the website can save a considerable amount of bandwidth costs each month.This is an effective way to reduce operation costs and enhance economic benefits for small and medium-sized enterprises and self-media operators.
How to enable the WebP image format feature in AnQiCMS
Enabling the WebP image format feature in AnQiCMS is a straightforward and simple process, just a few steps in the backend are needed to complete the settings:
Firstly, log in to the backend management interface of AnQiCMS.
Next, navigate to the "Backend Settings" option in the left menu bar and click to enter the "Content Settings" submenu.
In the content settings page, you will find an option named 'Enable Webp Image Format'. By default, this option may be turned off.
To enable the WebP feature, please check or toggle this option to enable it.The system will prompt that after enabling, all subsequent uploads of JPG, PNG, and other images will be automatically converted to WebP format to reduce size and save storage space.Confirm and save the settings, and this feature will take effect immediately on all images you upload in the future.
Please note that this setting only applies to images uploaded after the feature is enabled.For images that have already been uploaded to the website, they will maintain their original format and will not be automatically converted to WebP.
Convert existing images to WebP format
Considering that a large number of JPEG or PNG format images may have been accumulated during website operation, AnQiCMS also provides a practical feature that allows operators to batch convert these existing images to WebP format, thereby optimizing the images throughout the site.
If you want to convert non-WebP images that were uploaded before the WebP feature was enabled, AnQiCMS is equipped with an attached WebP conversion tool.This tool allows you to batch process existing images on the entire site.
On the 'Content Settings' page, there is usually a button or link with a name similar to 'Batch Convert Existing Images to WebP' or the like, located near or associated with the 'Enable Webp Image Format' option.Click this tool, and the system will start scanning and converting all eligible old images on your website.This process is automated, no manual intervention for each image is required.
The batch conversion process may take some time, depending on the number of images on your website and the server performance.During the transition, the system will try to ensure the normal operation of the website, but it is recommended to perform this operation during periods of low website traffic to avoid potential performance impacts.
By combining automatic enablement and batch conversion tools for WebP, AnQiCMS ensures that your website can make the most of the performance benefits brought by the WebP format, presenting both new and old content more efficiently.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Will the previously uploaded images be automatically converted after enabling the WebP image format feature?
A:Will not.After enabling the WebP feature, only the images uploaded from that moment on, such as JPG, PNG, etc., will be automatically converted to WebP format.For images uploaded before this time, they will maintain their original format.If you wish to convert these old images, you need to use the 'Batch Convert Existing Images to WebP' tool provided by the AnQiCMS backend for manual batch conversion.
Q2: Will the WebP format affect the image quality?
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Q3: Where can I find a batch conversion tool for WebP?
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