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Modern Image Inspector

Modern Image Inspector

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Inspect image compression potential and convert images to WebP or AVIF directly in VS Code.
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Modern Image Inspector

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Modern Image Inspector — Inspect image compression potential and convert images to WebP or AVIF directly in VS Code.


✨ Features

  • 🖼 Image Inspection — Inspect PNG and JPG images and view filename, format, dimensions, and original file size.
  • 📏 Size Comparison — Compare the original image size with estimated sizes for WebP (q75) and AVIF (q50).
  • 🛠 Convert & Save — Convert and save images as WebP or AVIF directly from the inspector panel.
  • 🖼 Side-by-side Preview — Clear layout with image information on the left and image preview on the right.
  • 🛡 Local & Secure — All image processing is done locally using Sharp. No uploads, no tracking.

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Modern Image Inspector Interface


🛠 Installation

  1. Open VS Code → Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X / Cmd+Shift+X).
  2. Search for Modern Image Inspector and click Install.

🎨 Usage

To inspect an image:

  • Right-click a PNG or JPG file in the Explorer and select Open Image Inspector.
  • The Webview panel will display:
    • Basic Info: filename, image format, dimensions, original file size.
    • Estimated Compression: predicted file sizes for WebP (q75) and AVIF (q50).
  • Click the buttons to Save as WebP or Save as AVIF.
  • Left side shows info and buttons; right side shows the image.
  • All operations are performed locally and safely—no files are uploaded.

🧩 Contributing

Found a bug or want to suggest an improvement?
Open an issue or pull request on GitHub.


👤 Author

Andriy Ovcharov

Andriy Ovcharov
📧 ovcharovcoder@gmail.com


☕ Support

If you enjoy Modern Image Inspector, consider supporting the author:
Donate via PayPal


🪪 License

Released under the MIT License

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