Tag: Media Processing

Core

Call for Testing: Client-Side Media Processing in WordPress 7.1

WordPress 7.1 will introduce client-side media processing using wasm-vips, shifting image resizing and encoding tasks to users' browsers. This reduces server load and supports modern formats like AVIF and HEIC. Testing is open to ensure performance and compatibility before release.

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Core

What’s New for WordPress Developers? June 2026 Update

June 2026 brings WordPress 7.0 "Armstrong" and critical Gutenberg updates reshaping media workflows, React compatibility, and collaborative editing. Developers must test plugins, update PHP support, and prepare for client-side image processing.

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