AVIF Image Converter for OpenCart

AVIF Image Converter for OpenCart

AVIF Image Converter for OpenCart automatically converts your store images from JPG, PNG, and GIF formats into modern AVIF images. AVIF provides smaller file sizes while maintaining excellent image quality, helping your store load faster, save bandwidth, and improve Core Web Vitals.

The extension works with your existing images and automatically serves AVIF images to supported browsers. Browsers that do not support AVIF will continue to receive the original image format, ensuring full compatibility.

Key Features

Automatic Image Conversion

• Automatically convert JPG, PNG, and GIF images into AVIF format.
• Reduce image file sizes while maintaining excellent quality.
• Improve website speed, SEO performance, and Core Web Vitals.

Three Conversion Modes

• Page Load
• Cron
• Hybrid

Page Load Mode

Images are converted automatically when they are requested by visitors for the first time.

Cron Mode

Images are processed automatically in the background using scheduled cron jobs, reducing server load during customer visits.

Hybrid Mode

Combines page-load conversion and background processing for the best balance between performance and server efficiency.

Multiple Encoding Methods

• Imagick
• GD with AVIF Support
• CLI Tools (avifenc / ffmpeg)

Smart Browser Detection

The extension automatically detects browser support for AVIF images. Compatible browsers receive optimized AVIF images, while unsupported browsers continue to receive the original JPG, PNG, or GIF images.

HTML5 Picture Tag Support

Uses the HTML5 element to automatically deliver the best image format for every visitor.

Queue-Based Image Processing

• Database-driven image conversion queue.
• Automatic background processing.
• Efficient handling of large image libraries.

Admin Dashboard

• View live conversion statistics.
• Monitor image conversion progress.
• Manage the image conversion queue.
• Configure image quality settings.

Image Quality & Metadata

• Adjust image quality from 1 to 100.
• Preserve EXIF metadata.
• Preserve ICC color profiles.
• Preserve XMP metadata.

API Support

• REST API support for AVIF images.
• GraphQL support for AVIF images.

Theme Compatibility

• Default OpenCart Theme
• Journal Theme
• Custom OpenCart Themes

Conversion Modes

Page Load

Images are converted automatically when they are requested for the first time by visitors.

Cron

Images are processed in the background using scheduled cron jobs for better performance.

Hybrid

Uses both page-load conversion and cron processing to optimize image delivery while reducing server load.

Encoding Methods

The extension supports multiple image processing methods, making it compatible with various hosting environments.

• Imagick
• GD with AVIF Support
• CLI Tools (avifenc or ffmpeg)

Browser Compatibility

The extension automatically checks browser compatibility. Browsers that support AVIF receive optimized AVIF images, while all other browsers continue displaying the original image format without requiring any additional configuration.

Admin Dashboard

The built-in dashboard allows store administrators to monitor and manage image optimization efficiently.

• View live conversion statistics.
• Monitor conversion progress.
• Manage processing queues.
• Adjust image quality settings.

CLI Commands

The extension includes built-in CLI commands for managing image conversion.

• Generate AVIF images.
• Regenerate existing AVIF images.
• View conversion status.

Compatibility

• Compatible with OpenCart 3.x and OpenCart 4.x.
• Supports PHP 8.1 or higher.
• Tested with PHP 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, and 8.4.
• Compatible with the default OpenCart theme, Journal theme, and most custom themes.

Server Requirements

PHP Version

• PHP 8.1 or higher.

Supported Image Processing Methods

Your server should have at least one of the following available:

• Imagick
• GD with AVIF support
• CLI tools (avifenc or ffmpeg)

Support

If you need assistance with installation, configuration, or using the AVIF Image Converter for OpenCart, please contact the Purpletree Software support team. We are happy to help you.

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