ImageOptim / ImageOptim/ImageOptim

[REQUEST] Will this tool ever support WebP ?

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Description

WebP is now the new standard for images on web. Would be amazing to include the cwebp library in this. 🙏
https://developers.google.com/speed/webp/docs/cwebp

p.s sorry if this has already been asked of

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Research direction

Start with the linked cwebp documentation and inspect how ImageOptim currently integrates image optimization tools. Determine the expected WebP input and output behavior, then verify that WebP optimization works consistently in the macOS application.

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Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
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Needs clarification
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25/100

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