WordPress Media Settings
Media Settings are controlled by the various settings related to images and other media that are used in writing posts and pages.
The image sizes listed determine the maximum dimensions in pixels to use when inserting an image into the body of a post.
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- Thumbnail size – Specify the Width and Height of your Thumbnail
Crop thumbnail to exact dimensions (normally thumbnails are proportional)
- Medium size – Specify the the Max Width and Max Height
- Large size – Specify the the Max Width and Max Height
- Thumbnail size – Specify the Width and Height of your Thumbnail
Uploading Files
Default settings used for during the media upload process when writing a post.
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- Organize my uploads into month- and year-based folders – Check this box if you wish to organize your uploads into folders based on the year and the month of the upload. WordPress will automatically create the folders, such as wp-content/uploads/2010, these folders are well organised and easy to browse, if you need.
Save Changes Button
- Click the Save Changes button to ensure your changes are saved(committed) to your database. Your settings have been saved.
- Remember that some plugins require additional image sizes and will create them based on their specifications. One of the main reasons for WordPress site being bloated or taking up to much room.