Description
At a glance
Modern Image Formats v2.7.1 is a free WordPress plugin with 100K+ active installs, 3.5/5 rating from 25 reviews, updated August 26, 2026, requires WordPress 6.9+ & PHP 7.4+. Download the latest GPL version below — free, with live demo included.
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.
By default, only modern image format sub-sizes will be generated for JPEG or PNG uploads – only the original uploaded file will still exist as a JPEG/PNG image, generated image sizes will be WebP or AVIF files. To change this behavior, there is a checkbox in Settings > Media “Output fallback images” that – when checked – will result in the plugin generating both the original format as well as WebP or AVIF images for every sub-size (noting again that this will only affect newly uploaded images, i.e. after making said change).
This plugin was formerly known as WebP Uploads.
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download Modern Image Formats?
Modern Image Formats 2.7.1 is the latest version. It is a WordPress plugin you can download here free of charge under the GPL license, with the complete feature set included and no trial limitations. It holds a 3.5/5 rating from 25 user reviews.
Does Modern Image Formats cost anything?
No. Modern Image Formats 2.7.1 is 100% free — the full GPL version, not a trial or demo. There are no download limits, no accounts to create, and no upsells during the download.
How do I install Modern Image Formats 2.7.1?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Modern Image Formats?
Modern Image Formats 2.7.1 requires WordPress 6.9 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Modern Image Formats last updated?
Version 2.7.1 was last updated on August 26, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Modern Image Formats download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 2.7.1
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 2.7.1 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | August 26, 2026 |
| Active installs | 100,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★☆ 3.5/5 (25 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 6.9 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 or higher |
| Author | WordPress Performance Team |
| Tags | avif, images, modern-image-formats, performance, webp |
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