Batch Generation

LQIP placeholders don't generate automatically - you run the batch once after setup, and again whenever you add new images or change settings.

#Workflow

1. Analyze Images - scans your media library and counts how many images need processing

2. Generate - processes each image one by one, with a live progress bar and per-file status

3. Done - all images processed; Dashboard stats update automatically

#Regenerate

If you've changed settings (quality, shape count, blur, etc.) and want to apply them to already-processed images:

1. Click Regenerate (this button appears when all images are already processed)

2. Confirm in the popup - this deletes existing data and starts fresh

3. The plugin runs reset, analyze, and generate automatically in sequence

#Auto-Save

If you change LQIP settings without saving before clicking Generate or Analyze, the plugin auto-saves your settings first. You'll see a "Settings auto-saved" toast notification so you know it happened.

#Progress Tracking

All progress updates happen live, without a page reload:

• Progress bar - visual completion percentage

• Stats line - e.g. 5/10 processed, failed count, percentage

• Live status - shows the filename currently being processed

• SVG preview - for Primitives type, shows the generated SVG as each image completes

#Reset Data

Click Reset Data to delete all generated LQIP data for the currently selected type. Stored files and metadata are removed. A confirmation popup prevents accidental deletion.

#Tips

• Thumbnail, Palette, and Pixelart run server-side - fast even on large media libraries

• Primitives runs in the browser (Canvas API) - keep the tab open and active during generation

• You can generate all 4 types and switch between them freely without re-generating

• Failed images are skipped and counted separately - they don't block the rest of the batch

Last updated 5 Apr 2026