This plugin allows you to replace an attachment file by uploading another image or by downloading one from a specified URL, without deleting the attachment. The plugin handles the image sizes generation and the attachment metadata update, and you will see the result right away.
Demo
License
This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Version history
3.2.0 – Tested up to 5.8.2, changed the priority for the filter, added webp to the allowed types that potentially replace files
3.1.0 – Tested up to 5.8.1, link in the media view, styles updates, new screenshots and demo video
3.0.0 – Tested up to 5.8, added new tools item that allows for searching and replacing images from that point, added featured image block for Gutenberg compatibility, UI updates, decouple from jQuery, translation ready
2.2.1 – Fixed the images sizes generation on image replacement, buttons styles for small resolution.
2.2 – Tested up to 5.5, icon update.
2.1 – Tested up to 5.2.2.
2.0 – Tested up to 5.2.1.
1.0 – Initial release.
Download & install the zip archive
The plugin package installer can be downloaded from the WP2E project tab called “code”.
1 – Select the version to download if this option is available otherwise the “latest” version of the main plugin will be used.
2 – After downloading the zip archive install the plugin package installer in you local environment and activate the script from the plugin list.
3 – Under the section “Plugins” of the admin dashboard you should see a new “Dependencies & Licenses” link. Follow the instructions from this panel to finalize the installation of the missing dependencies.
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- Give a name to your project
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- Download the Installer Package
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- Install & activate the plugin locally
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- Install the suggested dependencies
Tips: Use the WP2E panel to add/suggest new dependencies to the local installation. Press F5 in the list of dependencies if the changes are not displayed right away.