Media

Custom Image Sizes

Add, edit, and manage custom image thumbnail sizes beyond WordPress defaults for specific design needs like hero banners, gallery thumbnails, or layout requirements

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Key Features

Add, edit, and manage custom image thumbnail sizes beyond WordPress defaults for specific design needs like hero banners, gallery thumbnails, or layout requirements

  • Custom image size creation
  • Configurable width, height, and crop settings
  • AJAX-based management
  • Prevents reserved WordPress size names

Real-World Use Cases

Custom Theme Requirements

Create exact 450x300px hero images for custom theme instead of relying on medium/large sizes that don't match your design specs.

Social Media Optimization

Generate 1200x630px images for Facebook Open Graph and Twitter Cards to ensure perfect social share previews without cropping.

Responsive Design Breakpoints

Add image sizes matching your CSS breakpoints (mobile: 375px, tablet: 768px, desktop: 1200px) for optimal performance across devices.

How to Use

Define custom image sizes in the module settings. Specify name, width, height, and crop settings for each size.

Benefits & Impact

Time Savings

Automates manual tasks and streamlines your workflow

Performance Boost

Enhances overall site functionality

Better UX

Enhances media handling and optimization

Easy Maintenance

Simple setup with minimal ongoing maintenance

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