Media

Image Upload Rename

Automatically clean uploaded image filenames by converting to lowercase, replacing spaces and special characters with hyphens, and adding three-character unique ID for organization

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Key Features

Automatically clean uploaded image filenames by converting to lowercase, replacing spaces and special characters with hyphens, and adding three-character unique ID for organization

  • Automatic image renaming
  • SEO-friendly file names
  • Post title-based naming
  • Custom naming patterns

Real-World Use Cases

SEO-Friendly Filenames

Automatically rename DSC_0001.jpg uploads to post-slug-based names for better image SEO instead of meaningless camera filenames.

Client Upload Cleanup

Convert client uploads like 'Screenshot 2024-03-15 at 9.23.45 AM.png' to clean, readable filenames matching post titles.

Server Compatibility

Remove spaces, special characters, and non-ASCII characters from filenames to prevent server issues and broken image paths.

How to Use

Configure the renaming pattern in the module settings. Images will be automatically renamed with SEO-friendly names when uploaded.

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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