Media

Disable Thumbnail Generation

Prevent WordPress from automatically generating multiple thumbnail sizes when uploading images, saving disk space and speeding up uploads

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Key Features

Prevent WordPress from automatically generating multiple thumbnail sizes when uploading images, saving disk space and speeding up uploads

  • Disable all thumbnail generation
  • Selective thumbnail size disabling
  • Disable big image threshold
  • Image quality control
  • Works with CDN solutions

Real-World Use Cases

CDN Image Handling

Disable WordPress thumbnail generation when using Cloudflare or imgix that handles image resizing on-the-fly.

Save Disk Space

Prevent WordPress from creating 5-10 thumbnail versions of each uploaded image on sites with limited hosting storage.

Speed Up Uploads

Make image uploads faster by skipping thumbnail generation on sites that only use original images or specific sizes.

How to Use

Choose between disabling all thumbnails or selecting specific sizes to disable. Enable additional optimization options as needed.

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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