Workflow6 min read·Updated September 5, 2026

ShortPixel vs Local WebP Batches

ShortPixel, Imagify and friends occupy the same slot. If you want WebP without a WP plugin — Webflow, Framer, static, or NDA work — convert locally. If you have 30 authors and no process, a plugin may still be justified.

Credits vs a folder

ShortPixel sells credits. A folder of 100 images here is one afternoon and a $9 unlock, not a credit pack.

Why it matters

Static sites have no ShortPixel.
Credits run out during a migration.
Local encode has no per-image fee.

How to do it

Migrations: convert locally in 100-file batches.
Day-to-day WP chaos: plugin optional.
Do not run both on the same upload (double lossy).

Put it into practice

Convert your images to WebP right now, free and privately in your browser.

Open the converter

Frequently asked questions

You can, but do not compress twice. Pick one encode path.

They have APIs. You are still uploading. This site does not.

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