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Image Optimization – System Requirements

Last Update: June 19, 2026

The Image Optimization tool helps speed up websites by creating lighter, faster versions of your images.

Below are the system requirements needed to run Image Optimization.

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PHP version 7.4 or higher

The Image Optimization tool works with PHP 7.4 or higher and needs the exif, fileinfo and gd extensions.

Database requirements

The Image Optimization tool works with:

  • MySql 5.7.8 or higher
  • MariaDB 10.2.3 or higher

WordPress

Your WordPress uploads folder must be writable.

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