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The version 2.5.2 from WPMasterToolKit is now available and brings targeted improvements to media management, with a particular focus on image quality, compatibility with native WordPress tools and the overall user experience.
Fixed EXIF orientation problem on upload
One of the major fixes in this release concerns the Media Encoder module. Until now, some uploaded images could appear the wrong way round due to EXIF metadata not being taken into account. This is now a thing of the past! The plugin automatically detects EXIF orientation and rectifies images at upload time.
A real plus for regular media users, who will no longer have to worry about manual rotations or tedious re-uploads.
Optimized WebP resizing for lighter files
Visit Image Upload Control module also benefits from two significant updates. The first: the addition of a automatic compression during WebP conversionto avoid the counter-productive effect of resized images becoming heavier than the original. Processing is now more intelligent, with quality control to ensure a good compromise between lightness and sharpness.
See the ticket relating to this problem: webP files upload larger than the jpg actually is
Deactivation of big_image_size_threshold to avoid conflict
Still in the Image Upload Controlanother technical change has been introduced: the filter deactivation big_image_size_threshold. This avoids conflicts with WordPress' default behavior, which automatically resizes large images above a certain threshold. Thanks to this setting, WPMasterToolKit keeps total control over media managementThis ensures greater consistency in file dimensions and weights.
Summary of changes in version 2.5.2
- Fix Automatic image rectification based on EXIF metadata (Media Encoder)
- Fix WebP compression optimized to avoid heavier resized images
- Update WordPress native resizing threshold disabled (
big_image_size_threshold)
Why is this update important?
With this version 2.5.2, WPMasterToolKit continues its mission to deliver a smoother, smarter WordPress environment that's more in tune with modern usage. Whether you're a photographer, content creator or simply concerned about your site's performance, these improvements will save you time while enhancing the user experience.
