The “Auto-optimize new uploads” function in CompressX Pro ensures that every new image added to your Media Library is processed without manual intervention. By configuring the cron settings, you can strike the perfect balance between instant image availability and server resource management.
How It Works
CompressX Pro monitors your WordPress Media Library for new uploads. When a new image is added, the plugin uses a background cron job to generate Next-Gen formats (WebP/AVIF) and apply your defined compression settings.
Quick Start: Setting Up Auto-Optimization on Upload
To set up auto-optimization for your new uploads, follow these step:
Step 1: Activating the Feature
First, enable the “Auto-optimize new uploads” function. This authorizes CompressX Pro to automatically trigger the optimization engine for all incoming assets.
- 1. Go to CompressX → Image Optimization.
- 2. In the Global & Output Formats section, toggle on “Auto-optimize new uploads.”
Step 2. Configure Processing Logic
Navigate to General Settings → New Upload (Cron) to define when the optimization should trigger. Choose the cron option that best fits your server capacity and workflow:
- Process immediately on upload
This option triggers the optimization engine the moment an image is added to the library. - (Recommended) Delay processing
This option defers the optimization by a specified amount of time (e.g., 3, 10, or 30 minutes after upload). - Scheduled processing window
This option defines a specific daily time window (e.g., 01:00 to 06:00), any images uploaded during the day are queued and only processed during this window.
Note
Automatic optimization relies on WordPress Cron. Ensure your website cron system is working properly to trigger these tasks.
Automatic optimization relies on WordPress Cron. Ensure your website cron system is working properly to trigger these tasks.
Step 3. Verify the Process
To confirm optimization is working, you can monitor the results directly in the media library or through the logs.
- 1. Open the Media Library in List View.
- 2. Look at the CompressX column.
- 3. You should see the optimization results of new uploads (e.g., AVIF 323.67KB, Saved: 37.51% ).
