Optimus
The facts below are what the maker publishes about Optimus, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From Optimus's own pricing page, checked 22 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Optimus HQ — 1 year | $39 a year | 10 MB maximum file size · Unlimited images · One license for all own projects · One-time charge |
| Optimus HQ — 3 years | $89 a year | 10 MB maximum file size · Unlimited images · One license for all own projects · License term: 3 years |
| Optimus HQ PRO — 1 year | $169 a year | 10 MB maximum file size · Unlimited images · One license for all customer projects · One-time charge |
| Optimus HQ PRO — 3 years | $389 a year | 10 MB maximum file size · Unlimited images · One license for all customer projects · License term: 3 years |
| Optimus | Free | JPEG, PNG · 100 KB max file size · Unlimited images · No HTTPS or WebP conversion · Free |
| Optimus HQ | $39, paid once | JPEG, PNG · 10 MB max file size · HTTPS · WebP conversion · Unlimited images · Own projects · $39 / year One-time charge; 1 year of usage |
| Optimus HQ PRO | $169, paid once | JPEG, PNG · 10 MB max file size · HTTPS · WebP conversion · Unlimited images · Customer projects · $169 / year One-time charge; 1 year of usage |
The facts
Each one read from Optimus's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Batch processing
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Compression
- It targets lossless compression for PNG images and slight lossy compression for JPEG images while maintaining their visible appearance.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Compression modes
- bothchecked 22 Sep 2026
- Existing images
- Existing images can be optimized using the Bulk Optimizer.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Formats
- Optimus can generate progressive JPEGs, and the paid HQ plans include WebP conversion.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The plugin is compatible with WordPress Multisite and WooCommerce.checked 8 Oct 2026
- License scope
- Optimus HQ is for own or private projects, while Optimus HQ PRO permits use on customer projects.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Max upload size
- 10checked 22 Sep 2026
- Metadata
- Optimus removes image metadata by default and offers an option to keep EXIF and IPTC information.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Metadata controls
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Privacy
- Images are sent to Optimus servers for processing, and the service says it immediately deletes each file after compression.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Optimus is a WordPress image compression plugin that automatically optimizes images uploaded to WordPress.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Renewal
- The paid license lasts one year and does not renew automatically; it can be renewed by purchasing another license.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Requirements
- The site lists PHP 5.6 or higher, WordPress 4.6 or higher, cURL, and permission for outgoing connections as requirements.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Security and hosting
- The site says Optimus servers are located in Germany and connections use SSL encryption; HTTPS is listed for the paid plans.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Supported formats
- JPEG,PNGchecked 22 Sep 2026
- Thumbnails
- The plugin optimizes uploaded originals and their preview images, including thumbnails.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Usage limit
- The free plan has a 100 KB maximum file size, while the HQ plans list a 10 MB maximum.checked 8 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Switzerlandchecked 28 Sep 2026
- Maker
- The site’s imprint identifies proinity GmbH and lists Switzerland as its country.checked 8 Oct 2026
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