I know this question has been asked several times and I have read through about 30+ links that asked something similar BUT I still believe that I am looking for a different solution.
Here’s my headache: I asked someone to help upload pics to WP and didn’t make it clear to reduce the file size prior to that… and the page has A LOT of pictures (4800 at the moment, all .jpg). Unfortunately I realized it too late, so the question is what to do with these 4800. Going forward I would be fine saving new pics in the right format using PS (teaching others how to do it).
Based on what I read, Shortpixel seems the clear winner, and after I read their description, it seems like the [newer SPAI version]) of their service would be the right fit. Due to the way this works, the pics would be saved on Shortpixel’s CDN so I would have to keep purchasing their services to continue benefiting from those better pics. I know Shortpixel isn’t super expensive, but we are just starting out and all these paid apps add up quickly.
While I was reading through several reddit posts I saw one person suggesting to download the whole media library, reduce file size in bulk (not sure with what, it’s 4800pics so while I can use PS I don’t want to do that…), and reupload, and the person claimed that as long as the file names etc. don’t change it would all be fine once reuploaded (fingers crossed)… is that true and has anyone done it?
I also read another comment which said no plugin needed, use a CDN with image webp optimization.
As you might have guessed by now I am a non-tech person so am looking for a solution that I can handle without it leading to a disaster… any thoughts?
FYI I talked to the Shortpixel customer support and they seem VERY kind and reply VERY quickly, if it weren’t for being on a budget I’d just get it (or if I were incapable of using PS for future pics). But it’s really just these first 4800 pics that I’m trying to get converted and then I’d make sure to do it in PS (I’m using PS anyway to edit the pics and have to save it anyway, so it wouldn’t be that big a deal). Another thing I am always afraid of is that extra plugins (not sure if that applies to Shortpixel) slow down the website/ lead to file duplicates that take so long to delete/ find…). I’d be grateful for any ideas, thanks!
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