Enable Media Replace

Easily replace any attached image/file by simply uploading a new file in the Media Library edit view - a real time saver!

4.4

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296

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600K

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Main benefits

Seamless file replacement

Background removal feature

Link updates automatically

Preview replaced images

Supports WP Offload Media

About this plugin

Author: ShortPixel

Categories: Media Management

Version: 4.1.5

Last updated: 16-07-2024

WordPress version: 4.9.7

Tested up to: 6.6

PHP version required: 5.6

Languages: English (Australia), English (Canada) [+33]

Tags:

Files Media Attachment Replace image Remove background Replace Replace jpg Change media

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Overview

This WordPress plugin is a free, lightweight, and user-friendly tool designed to streamline the process of replacing images or files in your Media Library. Instead of going through the cumbersome process of deleting, renaming, and re-uploading files, this plugin allows you to effortlessly upload a new file to replace the existing one, while maintaining the same attachment name or updating all links to reflect the new file. Additionally, a new beta feature enables background removal for images, enhancing their integration with eCommerce solutions by sending the images to ShortPixel’s API for background removal and returning them for easy replacement. Fully compatible with WP Offload Media, this plugin also offers a preview of replaced images and other practical features such as displaying file modification times using a shortcode. Supported by the creators of ShortPixel, it’s an essential timesaver for major websites built on WordPress.

Seamless File Replacement

Allows you to replace an image or file in the Media Library by uploading a new file in its place.
No need to delete, rename, and re-upload files.
Offers two replacement options: simple replacement or replacement with new file name and updated links.

Background Removal Feature

New beta feature that allows you to remove the background of images.
Integrates with ShortPixel’s API to remove backgrounds and provides a preview.
Supports transparent backgrounds for PNG files and solid white or custom colors for other images.

Time-Saving

Eliminates the tedious process of deleting and re-uploading files.
Allows file replacement directly in the Edit Media view.
Provides additional options for folder placement and file date during replacement.

File Modification Time Display

Includes a shortcode to display the file modification date in posts or pages.
Customizable date and time format using standard PHP date() formatting tags.
Helps keep track of when files were last updated.

Features list

Feature

Free version

Premium version

SmartCompress image optimization

Optimizes images using advanced algorithms.

Lossy/Glossy/Lossless algorithms

Offers multiple compression algorithms for different quality needs.

Automatic conversion to WebP/AVIF

Automatically converts images to modern formats like WebP and AVIF.

Bulk optimization

Allows optimization of multiple images at once.

BMP, TIFF auto-conversion

Automatically converts BMP and TIFF images to more efficient formats.

PNG, BMP, TIFF conversion to JPEG

Converts PNG, BMP, and TIFF images to JPEG format.

EXIF management

Manages and preserves EXIF data during optimization.

Animated GIF to animated WebP/MP4 conversion

Converts animated GIFs to animated WebP or MP4 formats.

24/7/365 support

Provides round-the-clock customer support.

WP-CLI support

Supports WordPress Command Line Interface for automation.

Select individual thumbnail sizes to be optimized

Allows selection of specific thumbnail sizes for optimization.

Advanced optimization exclusion

Enables exclusion of certain images from optimization.

CMYK to RGB conversion

Converts CMYK images to RGB format.

Compatible with WordPress multisite install

Works seamlessly with WordPress multisite installations.

Subaccounts - ideal for agencies

Allows creation of subaccounts, perfect for agencies managing multiple clients.

Pricing

Free

$0 / monthly

Plan includes

SmartCompress image optimization

Lossy/Glossy/Lossless algorithms

Automatic conversion to WebP/AVIF

Bulk optimization

BMP, TIFF auto-conversion

PNG, BMP, TIFF conversion to JPEG

EXIF management

Animated GIF to animated WebP/MP4 conversion

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Unlimited Billed yearly

$0 / yearly

Plan includes

SmartCompress image optimization

Lossy/Glossy/Lossless algorithms

Automatic conversion to WebP/AVIF

Bulk optimization

BMP, TIFF auto-conversion

PNG, BMP, TIFF conversion to JPEG

EXIF management

Animated GIF to animated WebP/MP4 conversion

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Rating and reviews

4.4

Rating summary

296

Reviews

600K

Active installations

User sentiment analysis

Users find the WordPress plugin extremely useful for replacing images quickly, which is a significant timesaver, especially for web developers managing numerous images. It also integrates well with the WP ecosystem and is frequently updated, which instills confidence. Users appreciate the convenience of not having to manually update image links across multiple posts and pages. However, some drawbacks include issues with image replacement consistency, problems with certain WordPress versions and setups, and the introduction of unrelated functionality, which raises security concerns. Additionally, support is often criticized for being unhelpful, guessing solutions rather than providing concrete fixes. Some features, like automatic image deletion, are requested but absent.

neotek

10 Aug, 2024

Works great except as per below. wont replace the image if the filename is the same as the one already present in WP. Will only replace the image if the filename is diferent and the “Replace the file, use the new file name, and update all links” option is selected. This topic was modified 1 month, 3 weeks ago by neotek.

itsViney

04 Aug, 2024

I install this plugin by default on all of my sites. Just one of those ‘set it and forget it’ plugins that tend to forget is even there since it feels like it should just be part of WP core. Really nice way to avoid a bloated media library with final.jpg, final-1.jpg, final-2.jpg, really-final.jpg, final-for-real-this-time.jpg, etc. Also comes in very handy with files such as PDFs that might get indexed and appear highly in search results. This avoids that situation where you update a policy doc or something like that, but everyone keeps accessing the old version via Google.

favedave

17 Jul, 2024

I had dozens of images to replace and this made it sooooooo much faster! Those of us who spend hours in front of a computer making websites every day appreciate timesavers.I am very cautious about adding new plugins because they can cause issues, so I only use a few. But I added this one and I’m glad I did. It also seems to be updated by the programmers fairly often, which gives me confidence. So far, no problems, only benefits. If that changes, I’ll change my review 🙂Note: It would be cool if they added a feature that automatically deleted the image you’re replacing, even if you give the new one a different name. That would save even more time! This topic was modified 3 days, 11 hours ago by favedave.

phloo

16 Jul, 2024

Whatever they did to their code base, it isnt working on both local and production site. The support is not really helpful (just random guesses).Too bad, it was the number one replacement plugin but there are alternatives now which work without any problems.

Enable Media Replace

Overview

Compatibility

Installation instructions

Customer support & learning resources

Changelog

Main benefits

About this plugin

Overview

Seamless File Replacement

Background Removal Feature

Time-Saving

File Modification Time Display

Features list

Pricing

Plan includes

Plan includes

Rating and reviews

User sentiment analysis

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