The Optimization Settings section of the Next3 Offload plugin helps you improve your website’s performance by optimizing image files and database content. It ensures that images are compressed, converted to WebP format, and that the WordPress database stays clean and efficient.

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1. Image Compression

This section allows you to compress large image files to save storage and improve loading speed without a noticeable loss in quality.

⚙️ Options:

• Enable Compression
  • Turns on image compression for newly uploaded media.
• Back Up All Original Images
  • Optional. Stores the original (uncompressed) version of your files before compression.
• Compression Level
  • Choose the compression strength:
    • Low, Medium, High (e.g., High (85%) saves more space but may slightly reduce image quality).
• Overwrite Compression Level
  • If enabled, it will overwrite images even if they were compressed previously, applying the new selected compression level.
• Maximum Image Width
  • Set a pixel value (e.g., 2560px) to resize oversized images on upload. Useful for preventing large images from slowing down your site.

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2. WebP Images

This section allows you to convert your images into the WebP format, a modern format that provides superior compression.

⚙️ Options:

• Enable WebP Conversion
  • Converts images into the WebP format to save space and reduce load time. WebP is supported by most modern browsers.
• Back Up All Original Images
  • Optional. Stores a backup of the original (non-WebP) images before conversion.
• Overwrite WebP File
  • If enabled, this option replaces the existing WebP version of an image whenever a new one is generated or updated.

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3. Database Optimization

Helps keep your WordPress database fast and clean by scheduling weekly cleanup routines.

⚙️ Option:

• Enable Database Optimization
  • Once enabled, the plugin will automatically optimize your database weekly, removing unnecessary data and improving performance.