Performance
WP Media Uploader is all about reducing upload time while minimizing web server load. To verify the performance improvements when using.WP Media Uploader, we performed several upload tests and compared WordPress Media Library (wpml) and WP Media Uploader (Me Up) upload times and CPU usage.
Upload tests:
- 221 high-quality jpg images and all the media sizes (20 20 theme)
- Same 221 high-quality jpg images with only the thumbnail media size
- 200 Microsoft word files
- 200 PDF files
Click here to see the testing details.
How did we do? Check the graphs below for the stellar results.
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Features
Media Sizes
Select which media sizes are to be applied to uploaded files. Uses the current WordPress setting for available media sizes. Similar to the WordPress plugin Disable Generate Thumbnails.
For more details as to why you might want to limit your image sizes, see the Image Sizes article over at wpbeginner.com.
Disable PDF Thumbnail Previews
Stop WordPress from generating PDF preview thumbnails. See the article Disable PDF Previews over at wpbeginner.com as to why you may want to use this feature.
Set import directory based on custom time
If checked, “Set the imported date to File Time”, files are moved to the year-month-based folders based on file modification time. You can also select a custom date by clicking on “Custom“.
Really useful if you’re starting a new website and have older files you would like to have entered into the WordPress media library by their date.
Requires the ” Organize my uploads into month- and year-based folders” WordPress Media setting to be enabled.
Image Processing
Only applied if Optimize Original Image is enabled.
- Resize
- Adjust quality
- Auto-rotate
- Remove metadata (EXIF)
- Progressive output
- Add watermark
Convert PNG to JPG
Only applied if Optimize Original Image is enabled.
Covert all or just non-transparent images. Converted images are passed along to any image processing you have enabled.
Overwrite
No more deleting, renaming, and re-uploading files!
To overwrite existing files, the files must have the same name and extension and reside in the selected upload directory. You can also replace the media attachment’s date.
Similar to Easy Media Replace plugin by ShortPixel.
Bulk overwrite comes to WordPress!
Unlimited File Size
Files that exceed the web server size limit are broken into chunks and reassembled on the web server once all chunks have been uploaded. Say goodbye to exceeds the maximum upload size for this site upload errors.
Add WebP/AVIF formats to PNG, JPG, and GIF images
Using the WebP image format, your images can be smaller in file size than GIF, PNG, and JPEG without losing quality. This makes your website load faster and saves bandwidth. WebP conversions that are larger than the original file are not saved. You’ll need a compatible Image Optimizer plugin to display WebP images on your site. Check the Knowledge Base for a list of available plugins. See the wpbeginner.com post How To Use WebP Images in WordPress for info on how to set up and test WebP images on your site.
AVIF is another modern image format with additional features not found in the WebP format.AVIF conversions that are larger than the original file are not saved. You’ll need a compatible Image Optimizer plugin to display AVIF images on your site. Check the Knowledge Base for a list of available plugins.
FAQ
What happens if I do not renew my annual license? Will WP Media Uploader continue to work?
How do I see WordPress server changes in the WP Media Uploader app
After making changes to your WordPress site configuration, just click the desktop app’s refresh icon (next to the site url) ( Show Me ).
Does WP Media Uploader modify my documents
No – WP Media Uploader doesn’t modify or delete any of your original media files. Also, no temporary media files are created by WP Media Uploader, so there is no need to worry about SSD wear.
I’m having a problem, how do I contact support
Please use the ticket-based help desk system available at WP Media Uploader Help Desk.
You can also open a support ticket from your WP Media Uploader desktop app ( Show Me ).
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WP Media Uploader Desktop App Requirements
- Windows 10 / Windows 11 x86 (64 bit)
- macOS 10.15 or higher (Intel)
- macOS 12.3.1 or higher (Apple)
WP Media Uploader WordPress Plugin Requirements
- WordPress 5.4 or higher
- PHP version 7.4 or higher
- IIS Web Server – not supported
- WordPress multi-site – not supported
WP Media Uploader WordPress Plugin Installation
- Download the zip file from this page.
- Upload it from the Plugins >> Add New > Upload page.
Getting Started