Title: Advanced Pixel Editor Author: Rafael Minuesa Published: 22, Xineru de 2026 Last modified: 18, Marzu de 2026 --- Guetar plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/advanced-pixel-editor/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3445143) ![](https://ps.w.org/advanced-pixel-editor/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3445134) # Advanced Pixel Editor By [Rafael Minuesa](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rafaelminuesa/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/advanced-pixel-editor.3.4.0.zip) * [Details](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-pixel-editor/#description) * [Reviews](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-pixel-editor/#reviews) * [Installation](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-pixel-editor/#installation) * [Development](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-pixel-editor/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/advanced-pixel-editor/) ## Description Stop leaving WordPress to edit your images. Advanced Pixel Editor brings Photoshop- grade image processing — powered by **ImageMagick** — directly into your dashboard. Select any image from your Media Library, fine-tune contrast and sharpness with live preview, and save the result without ever opening a desktop app. **Advanced image editing within WordPress.** Sigmoidal contrast adjustment and unsharp masking — the same core algorithms used by Photoshop and Lightroom — with precision sliders that update the preview instantly. Drag the built-in before/after comparison slider to evaluate your edits side-by-side with the original. **Works right where you already are.** Open the editor from the Media Library grid view, list view, or attachment edit screen. Your edited image can be saved as a new file or used to replace the original (with automatic backup and one-click restore). #### What You Can Do * **Sigmoidal Contrast** — The same gradual, tone-preserving contrast curve used by Photoshop and Lightroom * **Unsharp Mask** — Professional sharpening with independent amount, radius, and threshold controls — identical to Photoshop’s Filter Sharpen Unsharp Mask * **Real-time Preview** — Every slider change renders instantly via ImageMagick on the server * **Before / After Slider** — Draggable comparison overlay to evaluate edits at a glance * **Save As New or Replace** — Keep the original untouched, or overwrite it with automatic backup * **Restore Original** — One click to revert a replaced image * **Crop & Resize** — Interactive crop overlay with aspect ratio presets (free, 1:1, 4:3, 16:9), resize with aspect lock, and DPI controls * **Deep Media Library Integration** — “Advanced Editor” buttons in grid modal, list view, and attachment page * **Fully Responsive** — Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile * **Accessible** — Full keyboard navigation, ARIA labels, and screen reader support #### Upgrade to Pro Need more than contrast, sharpening, and crop? [**Advanced Pixel Editor Pro**](https://prowoos.com/shop/web-development/plugins/advanced-pixel-editor-pro/) adds a full Photoshop-style toolset on top of the free editor: * **Advanced Filters** — Photoshop-style Levels and Curves dialogs, plus brightness, saturation, hue, clarity, dehaze, vibrance, highlights/shadows, and artistic effects like sepia, vintage, duotone, and black & white * **Watermarking** — Text watermarks with 50+ Google Fonts or image watermarks with transparency, plus 9-point positioning and tiling * **Batch Processing** — Apply filters to 10–100+ images at once with real-time progress, pause/resume, and background processing — like Photoshop’s Actions, but built into WordPress * **Filter Presets** — Save and reuse your favorite filter combinations [View pricing and features](https://prowoos.com/shop/web-development/plugins/advanced-pixel-editor-pro/) #### Powered by ImageMagick – The Industry-Standard Open-Source Image Engine Advanced Pixel Editor is powered by [ImageMagick](https://imagemagick.org/), the leading free and open-source software suite for creating, editing, converting, and manipulating digital images. First conceived in 1987 and publicly released in 1990, ImageMagick remains a foundational tool in digital imaging nearly four decades later. It delivers battle-tested algorithms that power professional workflows worldwide— many of which are functionally equivalent (or directly comparable) to those found in premium tools like Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, including: * **Sigmoidal contrast** for natural, highlight-preserving brightening and dynamic range adjustments * **Unsharp masking** for precise sharpening with controllable halo suppression * **Lanczos resampling** (and other high-quality filters) for crisp resizing and scaling All processing runs securely server-side via the mature PHP Imagick extension, which binds directly to ImageMagick’s core libraries. This gives your WordPress site professional- grade image manipulation without relying on client-side JavaScript limitations or third-party cloud dependencies. #### Requirements & Hosting Compatibility The plugin requires the **Imagick PHP extension** (not the older deprecated GD-only fallback). Most modern hosting providers (including SiteGround, Kinsta, WP Engine, Flywheel, Cloudways, and the majority of VPS/dedicated servers running PHP 8.1+) have Imagick pre-installed or available with one support ticket. If your host does not have it enabled: 1. Open a quick support ticket asking: “Can you enable the Imagick PHP extension for my account?” 2. Most providers activate it within hours (often instantly via their control panel). We strongly recommend confirming Imagick is active before going live — you can usually check via a `phpinfo()` page or a simple test script: ``` ``` If Imagick cannot be enabled on your current host, consider migrating to a provider that supports it natively — it’s a standard requirement for serious image-heavy WordPress sites in 2026. #### Giving Back to the Open-Source Community When you purchase [Advanced Pixel Editor Pro](https://prowoos.com/shop/web-development/plugins/advanced-pixel-editor-pro/), 20% of proceeds are donated directly to support ongoing development, security maintenance, and infrastructure costs of the ImageMagick project. You can also contribute independently: * **Sponsor ImageMagick on GitHub Sponsors** [github.com/sponsors/ImageMagick](https://github.com/sponsors/ImageMagick)— The project maintains an active sponsorship page with transparent goals and recognition for supporters. * **Visit the official ImageMagick sponsorship page** [imagemagick.org/support](https://imagemagick.org/support) Your support helps keep this critical open-source library secure, fast, and freely available for millions of developers and businesses worldwide. ### Support For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please visit: * [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/rafael-minuesa/advanced-pixel-editor)* [WordPress Support Forums](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/advanced-pixel-editor/) ### Contributing Contributions are welcome! Please see our [contributing guidelines](https://github.com/rafael-minuesa/advanced-pixel-editor/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md) on GitHub. ### Credits Developed by [Rafael Minuesa](https://prowoos.com) and the [ProWoos](https://prowoos.com) team — [GitHub](https://github.com/rafael-minuesa) ## Screenshots * [[ * **Editor Interface** — Select an image and adjust contrast and sharpness with live preview * [[ * **Before / After Comparison** — Drag the slider to compare your edits with the original ## Installation 1. Upload the `advanced-pixel-editor` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/` (or install directly from the WordPress plugin directory) 2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu 3. Go to **Media Advanced Pixel Editor** to start editing — or click the “Advanced Editor” button on any image in your Media Library **Prerequisite:** The Imagick PHP extension must be enabled on your server. See the **Requirements & Hosting Compatibility** section above for details. ## FAQ ### How do I open the editor? Three ways: go to **Media Advanced Pixel Editor**, click the “Advanced Editor” button in the Media Library grid/list view, or click it on any attachment edit screen. The image loads automatically. ### What image formats are supported? JPEG, PNG, GIF, and WebP. ### Is there a file size limit? By default, images up to 10 MB and 4096 × 4096 pixels are supported for optimal server performance. ### Will editing overwrite my original image? Only if you choose “Replace original” — and even then, an automatic backup is created so you can restore the original at any time. The default “Save as new image” mode leaves the original untouched. ### Is the editor accessible? Yes. Full keyboard navigation, ARIA labels, and screen reader support are built in. ### Does it work on mobile? Yes. The editor is fully responsive and touch-friendly, including the comparison slider. ### What is the Pro add-on? [Advanced Pixel Editor Pro](https://prowoos.com/shop/web-development/plugins/advanced-pixel-editor-pro/) adds advanced filters (brightness, saturation, curves, levels, artistic effects), watermarking, batch processing, and filter presets. It requires this free plugin to be installed. ### Does this plugin require special server software? Yes — the Imagick PHP extension must be enabled. See the **Requirements & Hosting Compatibility** section for supported hosts and setup instructions. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “Advanced Pixel Editor” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Rafael Minuesa ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rafaelminuesa/) [Translate “Advanced Pixel Editor” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/advanced-pixel-editor) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/advanced-pixel-editor/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/advanced-pixel-editor/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/advanced-pixel-editor/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/advanced-pixel-editor/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 3.4.0 * Added Crop & Resize tool: interactive crop overlay with aspect ratio presets ( Free, 1:1, 4:3, 16:9), resize with aspect lock, and DPI/resample controls * Added crop overlay with 8 drag handles for precise cropping * Added resize width/height inputs with linked aspect ratio * Added DPI metadata control with optional pixel resampling * Added Apply/Clear buttons for Resize and DPI controls * Comparison slider is hidden while the crop tool is active to prevent interference #### 3.3.2 * Added per-attachment permission checks — prevents users from editing other users’ images on multi-author sites * Added keyboard focus styles on toolbar and action buttons (WCAG 2.4.7) * Improved touch event handling to avoid conflicts with other plugins * Refreshed plugin description and readme for WordPress.org #### 3.3.1 * Fixed comparison slider: before/after labels now correctly match the image sides * Fixed comparison slider handle alignment when page is scrolled * Fixed sharpness sliders: removed invalid negative values, aligned radius maximum with server-side limit (0–5) * Fixed default slider values: filters start at neutral (no effect) so you see the original image first * Fixed Home/End keyboard shortcuts on sliders (were reversed) * Fixed save button loading spinner not visible on green button * Fixed preview loading spinner not rendering on image element * Fixed duplicate heading on editor page * Fixed double preview request when resetting filters #### 3.3.0 * Improved contrast filter: replaced binary toggle with gradual sigmoidal contrast( Photoshop-style tone-preserving curve) * Fixed save format: edited images now preserve the original format (PNG transparency, WebP, GIF) instead of converting to JPEG #### 3.2.0 * Add extensibility hooks for Pro add-on: filterable tabs, contrast controls hook #### 3.1.1 * Fixed “Advanced Editor” button placement on attachment edit page — now appears next to “Edit Image” * Added translation template (.pot) file #### 3.1 * Added “Advanced Editor” button to attachment edit page sidebar #### 3.0 * Added save mode selection: save as new image or replace original * Added custom filename input for new image saves * Added automatic backup when replacing original image (WordPress `_wp_attachment_backup_sizes` pattern) * Added “Restore Original” option to revert replaced images * Updated help text to reflect new save options #### 2.9 * Added “Advanced Editor” button to Media Library grid view modal (next to “Edit Image”) * Added “Advanced Edit” row action to Media Library list view * Editor now supports direct image pre-loading via URL parameter from Media Library #### 2.8 * Added draggable comparison slider handle on the image preview * Clicking anywhere on preview wrapper now moves the comparison slider * Added touch support for comparison slider on mobile devices * Filter controls now support negative values (contrast, sharpness amount, radius, threshold) #### 2.7 * Changed plugin slug from “advanced-image-editor” to “advanced-pixel-editor” per WordPress.org review * Updated text domain, class names, and all file references to match new slug * Renamed main plugin file to advanced-pixel-editor.php #### 2.6 * Renamed plugin display name from “Advanced Image Editor” to “Advanced Pixel Editor” #### 2.5 * Fixed plugin URI validation issue * Changed prefix from ‘aie’ to ‘advaimg’ to meet WordPress.org guidelines (4+ characters) * Improved base64 image data sanitization with dedicated validation method * Renamed internal files to match new prefix convention * Added build script for WordPress.org submission #### 2.4 * Fixed WordPress.org validation errors * Improved UI and user experience #### 2.3 * Added preview toggle checkbox to show/hide image preview * Added before/after comparison slider with draggable handle * Redesigned layout with preview at top and compact controls sidebar * Improved responsive design for mobile devices * Enhanced user interface with better space utilization #### 2.2 * Complete plugin rename from “Advanced Image Filters” to “Advanced Image Editor” * Enhanced security with rate limiting, input validation, and capability checks * Improved accessibility with ARIA support and keyboard navigation * Performance optimizations with memory management and dimension limits * Better user interface with loading states and progress indicators * Comprehensive internationalization support * WordPress coding standards compliance #### 2.1 * Initial release with basic image editing functionality ## Meta * Version **3.4.0** * Last updated **3 selmanes ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 5.6 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.4** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-pixel-editor/) * Tags * [Image editor](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/image-editor/)[image filter](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/image-filter/) [imagick](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/imagick/)[photo editor](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/photo-editor/) [photoshop](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/photoshop/) * [Advanced View](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-pixel-editor/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. 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