Modern Image Formats
Modern Image Formats is fully compatible with Simply Static. Recommended setup: Simply Static Pro.
About this Plugin
This plugin adds WebP and AVIF support for media uploads within the WordPress application. By default, AVIF images will be generated if supported on the hosting server, otherwise WebP will be used as the output format. When both formats are available, the output format can be selected under Settings > Media. Modern images will be generated only for new uploads, pre-existing images will only converted to a modern format if images are regenerated. Images can be regenerated with a plugin like Regenerate Thumbnails or via WP-CLI with the wp media regenerate command.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Modern Image Formats compatible with Simply Static?
Yes. Modern Image Formats is fully compatible with Simply Static — no extra configuration needed.
Which Simply Static product works best with Modern Image Formats?
Based on our analysis, Modern Image Formats works best with Simply Static Pro. Simply Static is for basic static sites, Simply Static Pro adds support for search, forms, and multilingual sites, and Simply Static Studio adds AJAX proxy and REST API support for supported integrations.
Does Modern Image Formats affect static build times?
Modern Image Formats has approximately 100,000 active installs. Plugins with complex shortcodes or dynamic blocks may add minor overhead to the static generation pass.
How often is this compatibility data updated?
All plugins are re-scanned monthly. Scans run five analysis passes including an AI classifier. The last tested date at the top of this page reflects the most recent scan.