andW Image Control
Advanced media control plugin with JPEG quality, PNG conversion, SVG safety, and custom image sizes.
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andW Image Control shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
- Needs PHP 8.1 or newer
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where andW Image Control stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| compression | >100 |
| image quality | >100 |
| jpeg | >100 |
| media | >100 |
| png | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About andW Image Control
From the official readme · v0.5.1Description
andW Image Control extends WordPress image processing capabilities with comprehensive media management features.
Key Features:
- Custom JPEG Quality: Set different JPEG quality levels for each image size
- PNG to JPEG Conversion: Automatic conversion during upload with quality control
- 8 Custom Image Sizes: Pre-configured sizes (360px, 480px, 600px, 720px, 960px, 1200px, 1440px, 1920px)
- Enhanced Media Library: MIME type labels and improved UI
- Secure SVG Support: Upload SVG files with comprehensive security sanitization
- WordPress Standards Compliance: Follows WordPress coding and security standards
This plugin is designed for developers and site administrators who need precise control over image processing and media management.
日本語説明:
andW Image Control は WordPress の画像処理を拡張するプラグインです。JPEG品質のカスタマイズ、PNG→JPEG自動変換、独自画像サイズ管理、SVG対応、メディアライブラリUI拡張を提供します。
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/andw-image-controldirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Go to Settings > Media to configure the plugin options
- Adjust JPEG quality settings, enable PNG to JPEG conversion, and configure SVG upload as needed
Installation (日本語):
- プラグインファイルを
/wp-content/plugins/andw-image-controlディレクトリにアップロード - WordPress の管理画面でプラグインを有効化
- 「設定」>「メディア」で各種設定を調整
Frequently asked questions
What JPEG quality range can I set?
You can set JPEG quality from 1 to 100. WordPress default is 82.
Are PNG transparency preserved during conversion?
No, transparency is not preserved. PNG files are converted with white background. Original PNG files are also retained.
Is SVG upload secure?
Yes, SVG files are sanitized using WordPress standard wp_kses() function with comprehensive security checks to prevent XSS and XXE attacks.
Does this plugin affect site performance?
The plugin is optimized for performance and only processes images during upload. It uses singleton patterns and proper WordPress hooks to minimize overhead. FAQ (日本語):
JPEG 品質はどの程度設定できますか？
1から100の範囲で設定できます。WordPress標準は82です。
PNG から JPEG への変換で透過は保持されますか？
透過は保持されず、白背景で塗りつぶされます。元のPNGファイルも保持されます。
Changelog
0.5.0
- Major: WordPress Plugin Directory review compliance completed with comprehensive code quality improvements
- Security: Enhanced security measures including proper nonce handling, permission checks, and output escaping
- Performance: Optimized autoload settings and reduced unnecessary database operations
- i18n: Complete internationalization support with all user-facing strings properly translatable
- Fixed: JavaScript localization timing issues resolved for better browser compatibility
- Enhanced: Improved recommended quality values system with better user experience
- Cleanup: Removed wp_cache_flush() from uninstall process to prevent site-wide cache disruption
- Quality: All WPCS compliance issues resolved and code follows WordPress best practices
0.3.4
- Performance: Fixed autoload optimization to run only once using migration flag instead of every page load
- Enhanced: Added andw_autoload_migration_done flag to prevent unnecessary database operations
- Fixed: Improved uninstall.php to properly clean up migration flag during plugin removal
0.3.3
- Critical: Fixed wp_localize_script timing issue that caused JavaScript errors in recommended values feature
- Fixed: Replaced wp_localize_script with inline translated strings to ensure proper availability in admin_footer context
- Enhanced: Improved JavaScript error handling and browser console compatibility for settings page
0.3.2
- Critical: Removed wp_cache_flush() from uninstall.php to prevent site-wide cache disruption (WordPress.org compliance)
- Major: Implemented i18n for JavaScript notification messages using wp_localize_script
- Major: Added translation support for MIME type labels (JPG, PNG, GIF, SVG, WebP, Other)
- Fixed: PNG to JPEG conversion title now uses translatable sprintf format instead of hardcoded English
- Fixed: Plugin recommendation links (Regenerate Thumbnails, Force Regenerate Thumbnails) now translatable
- Enhanced: Complete i18n compliance for WordPress Plugin Directory submission
0.3.1
- Major: Added recommended quality values button for easy optimal settings application
- Major: Improved user experience with visual feedback and guided quality configuration
- Enhanced: Quality settings now use recommended values system instead of ineffective defaults
- Fixed: Removed meaningless default values that were never applied due to WordPress initialization order
- Changed: Author information updated to match WordPress.org submission requirements
0.3.0
- Critical: Fixed WordPress.DB.DirectDatabaseQuery violations in uninstall.php (replaced with WordPress API)
- Major: Enhanced AJAX security with upload_files permission checks
- Major: Improved CSS/JS versioning with filemtime-based cache control
- Changed: WordPress.org review compliance completed
- Changed: PHP 8.1 requirement enforcement with version check
- Fixed: Autoload optimization for non-critical options to improve performance
- Security: Complete nonce verification and permission check implementation
- Security: WordPress.Security.EscapeOutput compliance strengthened
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FAQ
andW Image Control: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is andW Image Control free?
Yes. andW Image Control is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is andW Image Control safe to use in 2026?
andW Image Control shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.
How many websites use andW Image Control?
andW Image Control is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 402 times since it launched in October 2025. It was downloaded 44 times in the last 30 days.
Does andW Image Control work with WordPress 7.1?
andW Image Control is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does andW Image Control need?
andW Image Control requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was andW Image Control last updated?
The latest version, 0.5.1, was released on October 23, 2025 (11 months ago).
Who makes andW Image Control?
andW Image Control is developed and maintained by yasuo3o3.
What are the best alternatives to andW Image Control?
The most popular alternatives to andW Image Control are TinyPNG (100K+ installs), Disable JPEG Compression (1K+ installs) and WP Resized Image Quality (800+ installs).
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