Media plugins for Payload CMS
Media plugins for Payload CMS: blurhash, WebP conversion, image resizing, video processing and Mux. Optimize every asset.
Media plugins optimize and transform Payload CMS assets — WebP, blurhash and resizing, plus video processing and Mux pipelines. They cut payload size and improve Core Web Vitals without manual asset prep.
What these plugins cover
- Image resize and WebP/AVIF conversion
- Blurhash and low-quality placeholders
- Responsive image sets (srcset)
- EXIF stripping and focal points
- Video processing and Mux
- On-the-fly transformations
Optimizing delivery
Generate WebP and responsive sizes on upload, then serve them from object storage behind a CDN; pair with the editor for inline embeds.
Pair with storage, the editor and AI tooling.
Frequently asked questions
Do Payload media plugins convert images to WebP?
Yes — media plugins handle WebP (and AVIF) conversion, resizing and blurhash placeholders, plus video processing via Mux.
Can I generate responsive image sizes?
Yes — plugins create multiple sizes and srcset-ready variants on upload, so the frontend serves the right resolution per device.
Are these media plugins free?
The plugins are open-source and free; hosted services like Mux bill separately for video.