Image Optimizer for XF 2.0 [Paid] 2.2.1

[topas]

Hello. Truonglv, have you done any tests? What is the difference (in size) between Image Optimizer and the built-in solution in Xenforo 2.3.0? Is it advisable to use an add-on? Thanks!

 

[TD Perry]

Hello. Truonglv, have you done any tests? What is the difference (in size) between Image Optimizer and the built-in solution in Xenforo 2.3.0? Is it advisable to use an add-on? Thanks!

topasIf you want to compress JPG/PNG images, then you will need to use this add-on. If you want to convert/compress to WebP (which not all browsers can display currently) then you will be better served by the built in process.
Granted, it is only about 4% of the users that can't see them... but it's easier with JPG and everyone can see them.
Also, WebP doesn't support the higher megapixel sizes that PNG and JPG do.

 

[TD Perry]

I was interested in the size. Perhaps the final difference there is 2 times. And there's no point in enabling WebP, it's probably not as energy efficient as compressed PNG with image-optimizer. Maybe, perhaps. I haven't tested yet.
About WebP, seems all browsers support it https://developers.google.com/speed/webp/faq At least that's what they promise.

topasAll major browsers currently do, but not everyone runs a current browser.
There are still users that their computer is running older versions of Windows.
WebP is not something that I'll be using on my site as it is largely photography based and many people like to download the images to use as backgrounds. It is easier to just keep them in the format they can directly use.

 

[TD Perry]

Anyone still on XenForo 2.2.16 area and using the latest version of this add-on for XenForo 2.2.x?
I am still running 2.1.7 and notice the latest version shows as "fixed for deleting images".
I know that was a problem with the versions after 2.1.7 and would like to confirm if this is fixed before I upgrade to it as I really can't afford to have the astrophotography images that are uploaded disappearing.
I really want to be able to keep on using this as I realize that WebP is in 2.3, but for my use case that is basically useless.

 

[topas]

Anyone still on XenForo 2.2.16 area and using the latest version of this add-on for XenForo 2.2.x?
I am still running 2.1.7 and notice the latest version shows as "fixed for deleting images".
I know that was a problem with the versions after 2.1.7 and would like to confirm if this is fixed before I upgrade to it as I really can't afford to have the astrophotography images that are uploaded disappearing.
I really want to be able to keep on using this as I realize that WebP is in 2.3, but for my use case that is basically useless.

TD PerryBTW, I did tests on basic images. In my case WebP is useless. In my case
Original image 100%
WebP - 90%
Truonglv Image Optimizer - 40%

Yes, all images are different, all have different qualities and requirements for img. But personally for me there are no alternatives to Image Optimizer. WebP is useless.

 

[dcglabs]

What is the best upgrade path. I am on XF 2.2.16. Should I update the addon to the 3.0.1 then upgrade to XF 2.3.x or update XF first then the addons?

 

[TD Perry]

What is the best upgrade path. I am on XF 2.2.16. Should I update the addon to the 3.0.1 then upgrade to XF 2.3.x or update XF first then the addons?

dcglabsGenerally the recommended process is to disable your add-ons that you know that do not work currently with 2.3.x line, do the XF upgrade, upgrade the add-ons then re-enable the ones you had disabled.

 

[TD Perry]

And here I have upgraded to 2.3.4 of XF. And then updated to the latest version of this add-on.
I go to test it by uploading a few 2-5MB images to my site in XFMG. Not a one of them gets optimized. I am guessing this does not process image uploads in other add-ons... or if it does, it simply isn't on mine.
Now I've had to go ahead and use the WebP in XF instead since this is not the first time this add-on has had a similar issue. And I really can't afford to take the chance on it deleting my images when it tries/doesn't process them like it has done in the past. The lack of communications from the developer is rather worrisome. There is another add-on of theirs that I am probably going to look at replacing also.

 

[Truonglv]

And here I have upgraded to 2.3.4 of XF. And then updated to the latest version of this add-on.
I go to test it by uploading a few 2-5MB images to my site in XFMG. Not a one of them gets optimized. I am guessing this does not process image uploads in other add-ons... or if it does, it simply isn't on mine.
Now I've had to go ahead and use the WebP in XF instead since this is not the first time this add-on has had a similar issue. And I really can't afford to take the chance on it deleting my images when it tries/doesn't process them like it has done in the past. The lack of communications from the developer is rather worrisome. There is another add-on of theirs that I am probably going to look at replacing also.

TD PerryIt optimize all images using attachment system. Do you have permissions to skip optimize?

 

[TD Perry]

It optimize all images using attachment system. Do you have permissions to skip optimize?

TruonglvIt was working prior to the upgrade on all of the images I uploaded. Was there a new permission added in the newer version? If so, that might have been it. But before it worked fine.



All those attachments that show as "Today" were between 3-5MB in size like the last two shown that did work. All uploaded by me.
I had it set for anything less than 100KB would not get processed.

I know this happened once before with the "old" version. Problem is now I've engaged the WebP in XF and have ran the image optimization option.